If you would like the option of your pet having surgery on the same visit as your consultation, fasting is recommended. We recommend no food after midnight on the night prior to your arrival. Water should be available until you come to the hospital, especially in warmer weather. This is particularly important for patients with health issues such as kidney disease or diabetes.

If your pet is very young, has a medical condition such as diabetes, or takes medications that need to be given with food, please ask for advice on fasting when you book your appointment.