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Surgery Age
Owned cats must be at least 3 months of age and 3 pounds.
Cat Carriers
ONE cat carrier per cat is mandatory, AND must be functioning and safe for transport. If the carrier is severely broken, or the cat is not in a carrier, or there is moe than one cat per carrier a carboard carrier must be purchased for $15.
Time/Location
Drop off time for surgery is 8:00 am
Pickup time is 4:00 pm.
The exact location can be seen when you schedule the appointment.
You will also receive a text message prior to the appointment which will reiterate the time and exact location.
If the location you want does not appear in the scroll bar when scheduling, that means that location is FULL and unable to be booked.
Protection
We highly recommend completing any vaccine series at least 2 weeks before surgery to fully protect them.
We highly recommend establishing a relationship with a primary vet.
Tattoo
All pets receive a mandatory small green line tattoo on their abdomen to indicate they have been spayed or neutered.
Rechecks
FDV provides free recheck appointments. If any additional medications or services are recommended, there will be an additional cost.
Since FDV is mobile, rechecks may not be able to be provided in an urgent/emergent manner.
You are responsible for traveling to FDV's location for the recheck.
There is a list of urgent/ER vets under the "More" tab on the main menu to use if needed outside of our normal hours or in cases of emergency.
HQHVSN
FDV is a High Volume High Quality Spay and Neuter operation.
We implement protocols and recommendations from ASPCAPro Spay/Neuter Alliance and ASV Veteirnary Medical Care Guidelines for Spay-Neuter Programs.
Contact Info
Please make sure your contact information on file is correct as we may contact you to okay additional charges (ex: tapeworm injection, antibiotics)
Pain Meds/E-cones
Surgery prices include injectable and oral pain medication given during and after surgery. It also includes an e-collar for female cats. We recommend an e-collar for all cats except male cats and feral cats.
Additional Charges
There are additional charges if an animal is in heat (female), pregnant (female), cryptorchid (male) or has a hernia.
There is an additional $8 charge for Capster for any cat with fleas. Capstar kills ADULT fleas for 24 hours and helps to keep the surgical site free from fleas.
Before Surgery
Please withhold any food after midnight.
Water may be accessible at all time.
**IF your pet is less than 8 weeks or less than 4 pounds, withhold food no longer than 2 hours before surgery.
Payment
Payment is at pickup. We will email a payment link before pickup if time allows. Paying over the payment link can help with a speedier check-out.
CASH OR CARD ONLY.
Medical Records
All medical records (rabies certificate, summary of surgery/services) and receipt are sent directly to the email you provided when scheduling.
Discharge instructions are also sent via email AND are provided physically at the time of discharge.
After Scheduling Appointment
Once you make your appointment, FDV will need to approve it. This can take a little time, but your surgery spot is held during this time.
Once the appointment is confirmed, you will receive a confirmation email with further instructions.
As the surgery date approaches you will receive additional reminder emails and a reminder text right before your surgery date.
**** Instructions for day of surgery will be provided upon confirmation of appointment and sent via email
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If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us. Please allow up to 3 business days for a reply. Thank you!