If you're in the Fairfax, Clifton, or Lorton area and considering pet surgery for your furry friend, you want to choose an animal hospital with years of training and experience. Crosspointe Animal Hospital can help your pet get the support it needs throughout the process. We can also answer any questions you may have about the surgery, ensuring you and your pet are comfortable. Here are some common questions about animal surgery.

Will my pet be sedated?

While pets aren't always sedated for common procedures, they're generally sedated for surgery. Even minor surgeries that could be handled with local anesthetic in humans aren't handled the same way with pets. Since your pet doesn't understand what's happening, sedating your animal helps keep it calm and safe throughout the surgery.

What kind of recovery will my pet have?

The kind of recovery you can expect your pet to have will depend on the type of surgery, their age, overall health, and other factors. However, most minor surgeries don't require a lot of recovery time for pets. However, serious surgeries or those that are very invasive may mean a longer recovery time.

What can be done to help my pet heal?

Keeping your pet calm and having a safe, comfortable place for him or her inside your home is essential so that they can get better. You'll be given specific instructions about other things you can do to make your pet's recovery more manageable. We'll also provide pain medication to keep your animal comfortable during recovery.

Visit Our Animal Hospital for Pet Surgery in Fairfax Station

Crosspointe Animal Hospital is dedicated to making sure pet owners in the Lorton, Clifton, and Fairfax have access to the help and support they need. By reaching out to our animal hospital for veterinary information and answers to your pet surgery questions, you can feel confident that you're getting the knowledge you need to take care of your pet. Get in touch with us today to learn more about how we can help your pet live a long and healthy life.