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Collaborative care in specialty surgery involves working seamlessly with our partner clinics to ensure coordinated, evidence-based treatment and optimal patient outcomes.

TPLO positioning guide

Chill protocol based on our suggestions

We recommend giving Gabapentin, Trazodone and Cerenia the night before surgery, and Gabapentin, Trazodone 2 hours prior to surgery +/- Aceprmazine.

*All medications should be given only under the direction of your Veterinarian https://plumbs.com/blog/fractious-veterinary-patients-tips/

Pre Surgical bloodwork suggestions

While this can be done at our clinic, we always recommend this be done at your clinic. We would like bloodwork done within 1 month of the surgical procedure, or when new medications are started

  • Full CBC
  • Chemistry Panel
  • Lytes
  • Clotting profile to include a PT/PTT

Go home medication suggestions

These can be filled at our location, but can be filled at your clinic prior to the surgery procedure

  • An NSAID
  • Gabapentin
  • A sedative
  • A Gram + antibiotic for all skin or orthopedic procedures