Your pet's health and well being are our greatest concern. Before putting your pet under anesthesia we perform a complete physical examination. We also highly recommend a Pre- Anesthetic Blood Profile to be preformed on all animals. We require this test to be run on all pets over the age of 7 years. This test will help rule out some pre-existing internal problems like dehydration, anemia, diabetes, infection and/or kidney-liver disease. These may not be evident on physical exam, but could lead to serious complications. Although the blood profile does not totally eliminate risks, it greatly reduces the possibility of complications and serves as a baseline for future treatments.
Heartworm disease is caused by a parasite passed to dogs via mosquito bites. A dog can contract Heartworm disease from a single mosquito bite, regardless or age, sex or habitat. There is a monthly oral preventative available. A blood test before starting on preventative and annually thereafter is required.
If your pet is found to be infested with fleas or ticks they will be treated at your expense. I am the owner or authorized agent of the owner and am at least 18 years of age. I hereby authorize Town & Country Veterinary Services to perform the procedure(s) noted above and administer anesthetics or other drugs deemed advisable for my pet. I also understand the increased risks of complications by not performing the pre-anesthetic blood profile. I recognize that there is always risks and agree not to hold Town & Country Veterinary Services or any of its staff responsible and it is understood that I assume all risks and financial responsibility. If I fail to pick up my pet in ten days, the animal will become the property of Town & Country Veterinary Service and may disposed of as deemed best. This does not relieve me from any costs or financial responsibility.
I have read and understand this authorization and consent.
