Services
Paw and Purr Surgical and Dental Care
This hospital was initially designed to provide needed surgical or dental care for pets who may otherwise be unable to receive it due to financial reasons. We are focused on providing high-quality yet affordable surgical and dental care for your pet. We do not require a referral from another hospital for your pet to receive care from us. For simplicity the total cost of the procedure has been provided for most procedures. We do not nickel and dime and add on extra fees at the end. The listed price also includes your consultation and patient examination. Detailed breakdown of those prices are available below.
We are an outpatient facility which means your pet will go home the same day as their procedure. They are admitted early in the morning (between 8 and 8:30am) and will go home following recovery in the late-morning or afternoon. Depending on the procedure, your primary care veterinarian may recommend overnight monitoring with them or an emergency hospital therefore it is always recommended to talk with your vet to determine your plan for aftercare.
Full payment for the procedure is due at the time of admission. Some procedures have a low price and high price listed which will depend on the length and difficulty of the procedure. The low price is the payment that is due at admission. Certain procedures require a deposit at the time of scheduling. We accept cash, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Carecredit and Scratchpay. We also accept direct payment from Trupanion pet insurance. We do not accept checks.
It is imperative that we be notified as soon as possible if you are unable to make your appointment so that other patients needing help may be scheduled.
Follow-up recheck examinations and staple or suture removal are included in the initial surgery cost. If another veterinarian has referred you to us we will send your pet's completed surgery record back to them once all notes are entered. It is very important to strictly follow the home care instructions after the procedure to avoid complications. In case of a complication please contact us.
Our goal is not to "steal" pet parents from other veterinary practices. For that reason we do not provide preventative or non-surgical procedures such as vaccination or sick appointments. Please refer to your primary veterinarian for these.
Surgical services
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What is included in the listed price?
Intake exam
1 on 1 care for your pet from a registered veterinary technician from the time of intake to the time of discharge.
IV catheter placement - to provide fluid therapy and IV access. This allows us to deliver life-saving medications should a rare anesthetic complication occur.
IV fluid therapy - to maintain hydration and ensure stable blood pressure during the procedure which allows for a smoother and quicker recovery.
Surgical supplies
The surgical plan for your pet/surgery
Certain surgeries require imaging as part of the procedure (cystotomies to determine the number of stones and location, foreign body to determine location of obstruction, etc)
A personalized anesthetic protocol for your pet
Advanced anesthetic monitoring equipment with continuous monitoring by a licensed professional during patient preparation, the procedure, and recovery
Pain medication
What is not included in the listed price?
Cerenia
Cerenia is a potent anti-nausea and anti-emetic medication providing for a much smoother recovery following anesthesia. It also decreases the amount of gas anesthetic needed providing a safer anesthetic procedure.
Nocita
Nocita is a long-acting local anesthetic. It works for 72 hours following the procedure providing potent, consistent pain relief. Pain can delay healing and prevent return to function. Patients who receive Nocita heal faster and have a faster return to normal function with willingness to eat, walk, and potty on their own.
Elizabethan collars
For certain procedures an e-collar (aka the cone) may be recommended to prevent your pet from licking or chewing at their incision site. There are many variation of e-collars and some pet parents prefer to provide their own. If you do not have one you can purchase one from us for $20-$30.
Preanesthetic labwork
Bloodwork is needed to assess for infection, anemia, clotting issues, and liver/kidney function. Bloodwork can detect underlying disease that may cause anesthetic complications. It will also allow us to tailor an anesthetic and pain management plan for your pet.
Bloodwork for elective procedures must be performed within a month of the procedure. This can be performed the morning of the procedure at our hospital or can be performed ahead of time with your primary veterinarian. This includes a CBC, chemistry, and coagulation panel.
Bloodwork for emergent procedures must be performed within 24 hours of the procedure.
Preanesthetic bloodwork is $150 or $170 depending on the panel you select. Younger pets may use either panel. For dogs older than 5 years or cats older than 10 years the larger panel is recommended.
For some procedures an urinalysis may be recommended. The urine chemistry panel is $45. If your pet requires a cystocentesis (method of obtaining urine directly from the bladder) to obtain a sample this is an additional $35.
Chest x-ray
If your pet has a heart murmur, respiratory disease, or is considered geriatric a chest x-ray is recommended. The cost of a chest x-ray is $150 and can be performed the morning of the procedure.
Biopsy
In some procedures a biopsy will be recommended. This is tissue that is submitted for a special test called a "histopathology" that will provide a definitive diagnosis and determine what, if any, further treatment is required.
Biopsies are recommended with mass removals and splenectomies.
The cost of a biopsy is $250 and results are typically returned in 10-14 days following surgery.
Staging
For pets being seen for a cancerous process staging may be recommended. This is an appointment scheduled before your pet's surgery and includes full labwork (bloodwork and urinalysis), 3 view chest x-ray, abdominal ultrasound, and local lymph node aspirate if indicated. Staging is needed to determine the best treatment for your pet.
Additional treatment
Nail trim $20
Ear cleaning $20
Microchip placement $42