Happy Valley Animal Hospital, PLC in Glendale, Arizona.
www.HappyValleyAH.com - (623) 825-6566 - 6615 W. Happy Valley Rd. Ste B106, Glendale, AZ 85310

Mission Statement for
Happy Valley
Animal Hospital

To provide the best possible healthcare for the pets in our community through:
Client education,
a state of the art facility,
a knowledgeable and friendly staff,
and the newest preventative healthcare available.

Additional Surgery Services

Why aren't these included in the surgery anyway?: If we included all the options into every surgical procedure, we would have to raise the prices of the surgeries. We try to provide services affordable to a variety of clients, including those on a price sensitive budget, while offering quality care. Therefore, we highly recommend these additional procedures, but we do not require them. Certain medical conditions and older pets may require specific tests. The veterinarian will inform you if this is the case.
Does my pet need a pre-anesthetic blood test?: The pre-anesthetic blood test is a mini-panel run here in the clinic before the surgical procedure. It is a screening test to check for liver, kidney, or anemia problems that may increase the risk of anesthesia. Since early stages of liver or kidney disease may have few or no symptoms, even young, apparently healthy pets benefit from the blood work.
Does my pet need an intravenous catheter?: Placing an intravenous catheter prior to the surgical procedure is a safety feature in case there are any problems or complications during the surgery. Should it be needed, emergency medication may be given rapidly without any time delay, since the catheter is already in place.
If something happens during surgery, won't you put a catheter in then?: Certainly, if an emergency situation develops during the surgery, an intravenous catheter will be placed. However, placement in a crisis is often difficult and precious time may be lost before medication can be given. In an emergency, where every minute counts, having the catheter already in place gives your pet the best possible chances.
Does my pet need fluids, with the catheter?: Giving fluids through the intravenous catheter will help maintain blood pressure and enhance blood flow to the kidneys (support kidney function). Fluids also help prevent dehydration during the time that your pet is not allowed to drink. This helps them to recover and wake up from anesthesia.
What are the benefits of using the laser?: The laser may be used instead of the traditional scalpel blade. The laser cauterizes nerve endings and blood vessels as it cuts. This results in less bleeding and less pain. The laser may be used in a wide variety of surgical procedures.
Does my pet need pain medication?: The pre-anesthetic and anesthetic drugs that we use do contain some pain control. However, when the anesthetic begins to wear off, so does the pain control. Since the immediate post operative time period is often the most painful, we strongly recommend giving an injection to help control the pain. This injection usually lasts 12-24 hours. After that the oral pain medication sent home with you will help control pain during the next few days post-surgery.