At Spry Companions we believe your four-legged friend should only be at our facility for the time we need for surgery preparation, completion, and recovery. We will schedule your admit appointment for approximately 2 ½ hours prior to the surgery start time. Depending on the surgical procedure, your pet will be in surgery between 1 ½ to 2 ½ hours. Your companion will need around 30 minutes to 1 hour of recovery before being discharged. The exact time of arrival will be discussed with you when you schedule your pet's surgical appointment.
Your pet can have dinner as usual the night before surgery. Please don’t give them any food or medication after 9 p.m., unless you have previously discussed that with the doctor. In some cases, we will recommend giving certain medications or food. A small amount of water on the day of surgery is OK.
Please bring any medications your companion is taking to your appointment including dosing instructions, amount you have left, and the last time they were administered. While we love that you bring items from home to comfort your four-legged friend, we ask that you save those for when you pick them up. We don’t want them to get dirty or misplaced during the surgery process. We provide soft and comfy blankets for your companion to snuggle in while at our facility.
You are welcome to stay at our facility while your pet is in surgery. We have quiet waiting rooms and internet access readily available as well as a comfy workstation for our hard-at-work pet parents. If you choose not to stay with us, that is ok. Please know that your four-legged friend is in the best hands possible.
Your pet’s technician and anesthetist will review a full set of detailed, written instructions prior to leaving the hospital. A copy of those instructions will be sent home with you and to your regular veterinarian. You can ask the technician any questions or concerns you might have at the time of your discharge. Your discharge time will be scheduled approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour after surgery is completed.
At Spry Companions we perform outpatient surgery, and your pet will go home with you the same day the procedure is performed. The first night home can be the most difficult, but we take pain management very seriously and want to make sure that your companion is comfortable. Due to the effectiveness of nerve blocks and epidural analgesia, most patients undergoing surgery are relatively relaxed the first night. In addition to the pain management performed at our hospital, you will be sent home with oral medication to help manage any discomfort.
Bring along some blankets for padding and warmth. Some dogs experience incontinence due to the epidural they’ve received. We will provide you with some pee-pads for the drive home if your companion receives an epidural. The nerve block does not cause any urinary incontinence. For an average sized ‘Lab’ try to have two adults available to lift your pet out of your vehicle when you get home. Three adults may be needed for giant breeds.
You will be able to speak to your doctor post operatively. The doctor will either call you after surgery or, if available at the time of your discharge, will speak to you in person. You will also receive your doctor’s personal cell phone number in case of an after-hours emergency. If you have any concerns during business hours call our office at 720-594-1030. Please only use their cellphone if it is an emergency.
Your companion will most likely be able to walk (but not well) when you get home. Most patients find their comfort zone once home and sleep the evening and night away. While anesthesia is wearing off, some patients may act anxious and sit up or lay down a few times. This is normal and is OK as long as they are in a small space or area. Some shivering can occur postoperatively as the anesthesia is wearing off. This is also normal and will stop as time passes and your four-legged friend recovers from anesthesia.
Yes. We have partnered with two local hotels to provide a special rate for you and your companions to stay.
Staybridge Suites • 7150 S Clinton Street, Centennial, CO 80112 • (303) 858-9990
Booking Link: Spry Companions
Drury Inn & Suites • 9445 E Dry Creek Road, Centennial, CO 80112 • (303) 694-3400
Booking Link: Spry Companions
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