Q:  Why do you have to keep my pet all day for a surgical or dental procedure?

A:  When your pet is brought into the hospital in the morning, the doctors will perform a pre-anesthetic examination and any necessary blood work.  Surgeries are usually performed between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm.  Your pet is then observed for 3-4 hours during his recovery period to make sure that there are no complications.