Can I Feed My Dog Before Surgery?
How many hours before anesthesia can my dog eat?
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6-8 hours
What happens if a dog eat after midnight before surgery?
No food should be given after midnight. This ensures that the animal’s stomach is empty by the time he/she is put under general anesthesia. This will lessen the chance your pet will vomit and aspirate the vomit into his lungs. If your pet has eaten on the morning of surgery, we may refuse to perform surgery.
How long do pets need to fast before surgery?
You may be instructed to remove your pet’s access to food and water for 12 hours prior to surgery. This is important because for some pets, having food or water in the system can interfere with the intubation, or breathing tube, used to deliver anesthesia, as well as the recovery period after sedation.
How long must a dog fast before surgery?
four- to six-hour
