Dog Surgery Day! Essential Tips for Dog Owners | Kate Basedow, LVT #251

Dog Cancer Answers

Host James Jacobson is joined by Kate Basedow, a seasoned veterinary technician with extensive experience assisting with dog surgery. She’s got terrific insights into how you can optimize your dog’s experience on their big day.

This is part two of a three-part series on canine surgery.

Part 1: Dog Surgery Pre-Op Checklist for Dog Owners https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWHnMNzc5HA

Key Points Covered:

· Why No Breakfast Is Safer

· How to Be Prepared AND On Time

· Why You’ll See So Many Shaved Areas

· Safety and Privacy Concerns in the Hospital

· Understanding Discharge Instructions

· Post-Anesthesia Behavior: What to Expect and When to Worry

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Related Videos:

Is your dog too old for surgery? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEOeHwt-Wus

Surgery tips from Dr. Demian Dressler https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VjHzlCmaIg

Plan for post-surgery pain control: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjY-hViqRuA

Related Links:

Questions to ask your veterinarian about dog cancer: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/building-your-team/questions-to-ask-your-vet-about-dog-cancer/

Our everything-surgery article: https://www.dogcancer.com/articles/diagnosis-and-medical-procedures/your-dog-surgery-guide/

Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction from Molly Jacobson

01:30 - Guest Introduction: Kate Basedow, LVT

02:12 - What to Do on the Morning of Surgery

02:45 - No Breakfast for Your Dog

03:19 - Show Up on Time

03:30 - Complete Paperwork

04:00 - Anesthesia Safety and Risks

04:30 - Vaccination and Flea Notes

04:42 - DNR Forms and Surgery Day Routine

05:15 - What to Bring to the Vet

06:00 - Records and Medication

06:45 - Shaving for Surgery

07:28 - Sterility and Shaving Expectations

08:00 - Catheter Placement

08:11 - Owner Presence During Surgery

09:03 - End of Day Expectations

09:15 - Discharge Instructions

09:45 - Written Discharge Instructions

10:24 - Post-Anesthesia Behavior

11:00 - Different Reactions to Anesthesia

11:45 - Final Thoughts

Get to know Kate Basedow: https://www.dogcancer.com/people/kate-basedow-lvt/

For more details, articles, podcast episodes, and quality education go to the episode page: https://www.dogcancer.com/podcast/

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