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If your pet is having a minor surgical or diagnostic procedure performed, we sometimes use a local anesthetic to help control pain. For example, when we perform a biopsy (in which a small portion of tissue is surgically removed so it can be examined), we often use a local anesthetic. Local anesthetics cause a loss of sensation in the area where the procedure is being performed. We sometimes use a sedative and/or anxiolytic (anti-anxiety medication) in combination with the local anesthetic to keep pets calm during a procedure.
Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns about your pet receiving local anesthesia or about the procedure for which your pet is scheduled.
1115 S. Main Street Plymouth, Michigan, 48170
Phone: (734) 459-1600 Fax: (815) 425-8959
Mon – Fri: 8 am – 6 pm Sat: 8 am – 1 pm Sun: Closed
We will do our best to be available for same day emergencies. If your pet requires more urgent and critical care than we are able to provide, we will refer you to our closest emergency clinic. We understand that emergencies can be stressful and frightening. We will work with you to ensure that your pet’s needs are addressed.
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