Ear Crop Surgery Protocol Form

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Ear Crop Surgery Protocol Form

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It is normal to expect some bleeding at the incision site when you pick up your dog from surgery, especially if your dog is a larger breed or older than the recommended 8 to 12 weeks of age. If excessive bleeding occurs, apply pressure until bleeding stops and restrain dog from head shaking or rubbing ears.

On long crops, ears will be taped to a cup and covered with a cloth wrap. The wrap is to be removed in 3 days. Leave the cup on as long as possible. If the cup comes off before the suture removal in 10 to 14 days, DO NOT re-tape the ears. Short crops such as Pit Bulls will be left uncovered. An inflatable e-collar (owner provides) will be applied to help deter the pet from scratching at ears. DO NOT apply any substances to the incision site. Schedule a suture removal appointment with Dr. Flournoy 10 to 14 days after the surgery.

DO NOT go to an emergency clinic if your pet scratches out their sutures. Call Antelope Veterinary Clinic at (530) 527-4522. If we are closed, leave a detailed message on the machine. Messages are checked twice a day on the weekends and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Even with an E-collar, you must monitor your pet at all times to prevent him/her from scratching at the sutures. If your dog appears unduly painful, contact us for additional pain relief. Healing of the incision is your responsibility. If evidence of infection or other complications occur, the must be addressed immediately. DO NOT wait until the suture removal appointment.

We retain the right to require a non-refundable pre-surgical deposit of $200 to schedule the ear crop surgery.

  1. Anesthesia
  2. Surgical procedure
  3. IV catheter and fluids
  4. Intra-operative pain medication
  5. Pain medication to go home
  6. Post-operative exams through suture removal

 

  1. Initial consultation and assessment of $
  2. Inflatable E-collar (Owner provides)
  3. Aftercare services following the suture removal
  4. Additional prescriptions that may be required post-operatively

Aftercare (taping of the ears to make them stand) is your responsibility. Because there are many variables involved in aftercare that we have no control over, there is no assurance given by Antelope Veterinary Clinic that the ears will stand.

I have read and understand the above disclosure and agree to comply with the terms.

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