Animal Health Clinic of Funkstown

26 East Baltimore Street
P.O. Box 669
Funkstown, Maryland 21734
301.733.7579

Surgery Information

Things To Remember When Dropping Off Your Pet:

If you cannot personally drop off your pet, make sure that the person you choose to send is someone that understands what you wish to do for your pet. The consent form will be signed by them with the understanding that this ‘agent’ has your permission to give consent for certain procedures, tests, etc., that may be asked to be performed. The person/agent sent must be at least 18 years of age to legally sign official paper work. Without a signed consent forms, the procedures can not be performed.

For emergency situations, or additional procedures that need to be performed that may occur while your pet is under anesthesia; please leave a phone number where you can be reached directly. If you cannot be reached the doctor will take appropriate measure for the best interest of your pet.

Due to the importance of the visit and the potential risks involved when dropping off your pet, please allow 20-25 minutes to be sure that all questions and concerns are addressed.

Pets need to be fasted before any anesthetic procedure to help avoid gastrointestinal upset that can occur with some anesthetics. The normal procedure for general anesthesia is no food after 6pm and no water after midnight. However, pets with special needs may have different requirements that the doctor will discuss with you, the owner, prior to the procedure.

If your pet is on special medications that need to be given at critical times be sure to bring the medications with the pet at the drop off time. To avoid any anesthetic complications or any possible drug interactions the Veterinarian will need to know about ALL medications that the pet is on, and the last time the medications were given.