Surgery Form

Your pet is being seen at our office for a surgical procedure.

Our priority is to offer necessary, life-saving and life-improving dental services at prices that are affordable and accessible for all of our clients. You may notice that some of the surgical items included on this form are optional. This is to ensure that valuable procedures do not become cost-prohibitive to our community of pet-lovers.

All procedures involving general anesthesia do involve an inherent risk, and in an ideal situation, all of these optional items would be selected for each and every one of our patients. However, we understand that this isn’t financially reasonable for everyone, and we are proud to offer surgery that is broadly accessible to all of our patients.

Please read the contents of this page to learn more about these optional surgical items prior to completing the form below.

 
 

  • Cost: $84- $116, depending on age

    Blood testing can alert us to any underlying health issues that may have gone unnoticed. Although it is infrequent that we find major health concerns on the day of a scheduled procedure, some of these issues - such as kidney and liver disease, anemia or a blood clotting problem - may drastically increase the inherent risk of surgery.

  • Please note: For the safety of your pet, IV catheter is REQUIRED for all dentals, and most procedures involving general anesthesia.

    IV catheter placement allows us to give intravenous fluids and medications directly into the vein before, during, and after the procedure. This not only keeps patients hydrated, but also allows us to maintain their intra-operative blood pressure, which tends to decrease during general anesthesia.

    Additionally, IV catheters make immediate venous access possible in case of emergency, and creates a smoother anesthetic experience.

    Please note: IV catheterization may be non-optional for your pet’s procedure, depending on risk factors such as the nature of the procedure, your pet’s age, health history, and prior experiences with general anesthesia.

  • Cost: $125+

    Laser-assisted surgery is available for your pet at an additional fee. Depending on the procedure, laser may be recommended or required.

    Some of the advantages of laser surgery (as opposed to conventional scalpel surgery) are:

    Reduced post-operative pain due to sealed nerve endings

    Little or no bleeding, sometimes present in conventional surgery

    Minimized swelling

    Precision in removal of abnormal tissues

  • Cost: $386+ (depending on number of sites biopsied)

    Biopsies are performed on removed tissue (i.e. mass removal procedures) to check for disease processes like malignant cancers.

  • Cost: $83

    A microchip is useful as a means of identifying your pet if they are lost or stolen.

Please call our office to schedule your pet’s dental procedure prior to completing the form below.