We have several spacious cages for our patients
We also stable the animals in the morning if you as the owner wish. We will arrange a time for you to pick them up or let you know when it is time to pick them up.
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Postoperative staging
At A-Vet Small Animal Clinic, it is important to us to provide optimal post-operative care to animals that have undergone surgical procedures. Good post-operative practice is a crucial part of the rehabilitation process and we have strict routines to ensure that both cats and dogs receive the rest, care and follow-up they need for a quick and safe recovery. We understand that the time after surgery is critical to healing and therefore we prioritize an individualized approach that takes into account each patient's unique needs and medical condition.
Our post-operative housing is designed to provide optimal healing. After surgery, each patient rests in an individual housing that is specifically tailored to their needs. As part of good veterinary practice, we ensure that cats and dogs are housed separately from each other to reduce stress. This is especially important in the postoperative phase when animals are more sensitive to environmental influences. The separation also helps prevent infections and ensures that each patient receives the attention and care they need without interference from other animals.
Each kennel in our post-operative housing is equipped with soft and clean bedding and we ensure that the animals are in a calm and comfortable environment to promote faster healing. Cats have their own litter boxes in their kennels and both types of animals are closely monitored by our animal care team. We regularly check vital signs such as body temperature, respiration and pain response to ensure the housing period is going as planned. We also have oxygen cage for both dogs and cats, which is especially important for patients who need extra respiratory support during recovery. Our dedicated team ensures continuous monitoring and immediate response to any complications during the sedation period. We use modern temperature control systems to maintain optimal body temperature, especially important for small animals and elderly patients who may have reduced ability to thermoregulate after anesthesia.
Airing of dogs
For dogs that are housed postoperatively or for other reasons, regular exercise is an important part of their care. After surgery, we ensure that they get short, quiet walks outside when they are ready. These short walks help reduce stress, stimulate blood circulation and promote intestinal function, which is important for recovery. Exercise is always done under close supervision and we adapt the activity to each individual dog's postoperative condition and needs. Dogs should wear a harness to avoid strain on the surgical area.
We have established specific ventilation protocols that take into account the type of surgery. For example, abdominal surgery requires more gentle handling than eye surgery, and we adjust the time and intensity accordingly. Our experienced animal caretakers can easily recognize signs of discomfort or complications and stop the activity immediately if necessary. Regular ventilation is a critical part of post-operative rehabilitation.
Cats after surgery
For cats, a calm environment is important and in the postoperative phase we provide a comfortable and quiet area in the kennel. Cats have less need for ventilation but we make sure that they are allowed to move around the kennel carefully when they are ready, our cages can be expanded so that they have more room to move around. We place great importance on minimizing stress and therefore we keep noise and disturbances to a minimum around them and use diffusers with pheromones.
The cats also have access to a high-low environment where they can climb on shelves if they wish, which gives them control over their environment and significantly reduces stress during the housing period. We also ensure that each cat has their own litter box and water bowl, and that food is served at their preferred times.
Monitoring and care
All animals that have been through surgery are continuously monitored by our animal caretakers for signs of pain or discomfort. We have modern monitoring equipment that helps us monitor the condition of our patients after surgery. To ensure that all animals receive the best care, we use ECGs to monitor heart function and we regularly check respiratory rate, body temperature and any other vital signs during their housing period.
Our pain management protocol is based on the latest veterinary medical practices and ensures that patients never suffer unnecessarily. We offer both pharmacological (medications) and non-pharmacological pain management (heat, massage, positioning). Each animal receives an individualized pain management plan based on the type of surgery and their personal pain response. This dedicated approach ensures that animals experience a comfortable and safe housing period during the recovery period.
