Woodinville Veterinary Hospital provides a variety of surgical and dental services. As a convenience for our clients, we have included a link on our website to our anesthetic consent form. If your pet has a surgical or dental procedure scheduled with us, you have the option of reviewing and filling out the consent form prior to the appointment. Bringing your consent form with you will expedite your surgical/dental check in on the day of your pet's procedure. Please note that you should still allow 10 minutes for the check in, so your technician can answer any questions, review the consent form and discuss the plan for the day. Please review the following information prior to downloading and filling out the consent form General Anesthesia Information for Surgery and Dentistry Your pet is scheduled for a procedure requiring general anesthesia. While there is always some risk associated with these procedures, we have adopted special protocols and safety measures to keep your pet as safe as possible. Pre-anesthetic blood testing: Prior to anesthesia, your pet will have blood tests to check for good internal health. Once given, some anesthetic medications are cleared from the system by internal organs and the process of metabolism. Making sure your pet is healthy before administering anesthesia is a critical part of keeping pets safe during anesthesia. If your pet's bloodwork is abnormal, the veterinarian will call you right away to discuss changes in the anesthesia protocol or other appropriate plans. •  Pets aged 0-8 years will receive a basic chemistry profile, complete blood count, and electrolytes •  Pets aged 8 years or older will receive a full chemistry profile, complete blood count, and electrolytes Fluid support: Prior to anesthesia, your pet will have an IV catheter placed in a front or back leg, and fluid therapy will be given before, during, and after the procedure. Fluid therapy helps to speed recovery by maintaining proper blood pressure and hydration. IV access allows for rapid action during urgent situations, in case one should arise. Patient monitoring: During anesthesia, your pet will be closely monitored every moment. In addition to being monitored by a skilled veterinary team member, your pet will be connected to our patient monitor. This equipment continuously measures ECG, heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, pulse, respiratory rate, carbon dioxide levels, blood pressure, and body temperature. Temperature Support: During any anesthetic procedure, we provide warming mechanisms to maintain your pet's normal body temperature. Without temperature support, a decrease in body temperature is common during anesthesia, and can cause delayed recovery and organ damage. We have in our hospital both a circulating warm water blanket and a forced warm air blanket, both of which are effective warming tools without the risk of causing burns. Microchip Identification for pets: Every year, millions of unwanted pets are euthanized in the US for lack of homes. Many of these pets are lost and never find a way home. An Avid microchip can be implanted today for $45.00 as a permanent form of pet identification. The microchip can be scanned by veterinarians and animal shelters, who will then notify Avid and allow your pet to be returned to you if lost. Information Specific to Dental Procedures Routine Dentistry During your pet's dental cleaning, we will scale the teeth with an ultrasonic scaler above and below the gumline. The most important part of a dental cleaning is scaling and flushing out the normal sulcus, or pocket, just under the gum. We probe the perimeter of each tooth, measuring the depth of the pockets, and recording any abnormal findings. We then do a motorized polish to smooth the enamel and prevent future plaque accumulation. Dental X-rays Many pets have a heavy build-up of tartar and calculus on the teeth, which prevents the veterinarian from properly evaluating the health of the teeth. Sometimes damaged, infected, or unhealthy teeth are discovered during cleaning. Compromised teeth are painful for the patient and can have serious complications. The first step in assessing the health of compromised teeth is to take an X-ray, which allows us to see the tooth roots and surrounding bone. Root and bone health help to determine if a tooth can be saved or if extraction is required. On average, 1-4 X-rays are necessary if compromised teeth are found. The cost of these X-rays and associated anesthesia time is generally between $50 and $150. Dental Extractions After measuring the pockets and taking X-rays, the doctor may determine that a tooth or teeth are too compromised to be saved, and must be extracted. Fees for extractions can vary widely depending on the nature and condition of the teeth involved. We make every effort to save a tooth if possible, but some teeth cannot be restored to health. On the consent form, you will have the option to give advance consent for X-rays and extractions, or request a phone call from the veterinarian prior to performing these additional services. Consent Form Click Here for the consent form that you can print and then fill out by hand.