Pet Owners
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Fasting
[/split_line_heading]Fasting is required for all procedures. This will enable safe sedation or anaesthesia with reduced risk of aspiration pneumonia.
Mature dogs & cats
Withhold food for 12 hours and water for 6 hours.
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6hrs
No water
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12hrs
No food
Puppies and kittens less than 6 months
Withhold food for 6 hours and water for 4 hours.
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4hrs
No Water
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6hrs
No Food
Diabetic patients
Fasting is still required and a half insulin dose recommended.
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6hrs
No water
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12hrs
No food
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1/2 dose
insulin
Pregnant bitches and queens
For all pregnancy ultrasounds, fasting is not required.
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Water as normal
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Food as normal
