Thank you for choosing the team at Animalius to look after your pet.  Today your pet has had a procedure that required a sedation, so they may be a little sleepy. Avoid over-stimulation and provide them with a quiet area to rest away from other pets or children and keep cats inside. We recommend they are kept inside for 24 hours in an area where they are unable to injure themselves as they may still be feeling from the effects of the sedation. Some prescribed medications will mean your pet may not be able to regulate their own body temperature well, so an area that is at a comfortable temperature (not too warm or cold) is ideal.  

We expect your pet to return to normal behaviour and routines the following day (older animals may require longer). Some pets may seem to pant more following a sedation, this can be a side effect (rare) of a particular sedation medication we use which can last up to 12 hours post sedation. If you are concerned at all, please contact us at the clinic.  

• Loss of appetite for more than 24 hours 
• Reduction in water consumption for longer than 24 hours 
• Weakness, depression, vomiting or diarrhoea  
• Difficulty breathing 

 Feeding 

Offer a small amount of food (half their normal meal size) and water once you return home following the sedation. If they eat all their food and still appear hungry, please wait 2-3 hours before feeding more. If an animal eats to much at once following a sedation, they can vomit. We expect a normal return to appetite and toileting habits by the following day. 

Exercise 

This will depend on what your pet was seen for, it is important to follow the instructions provided by your Animalius care team specific to their condition. 

To reduce the risk of injury we recommend keeping your pet quiet and allowing them to rest in the first 24 hours following their sedation. Avoid boisterous activity including running, jumping, climbing stairs, playing with other animals, and jumping onto and off furniture. 

Post-procedure care and Medications
This will depend on what your pet was hospitalised for, please follow the instructions provided by your Animalius care
team specific to their condition.

Revisits
Revisit requirements will be discussed with you at the time of your pet’s discharge from hospital. If your pet has had
previous surgery, they may require a revisit to assess their recovery and to make necessary changes to any medications
your pet may be receiving.

If you have any concerns about your pet, please do not hesitate to contact us on 6166 3770