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Oral Health Discharge Instructions
Oral Health
TAFE Clinic
123 Heeb St
123-456-778
05/09/2023
To Han Solo’s caregivers,
You’re doing a great job caring for Han Solo. Your veterinary team at TAFE Clinic will
continue to support you as you manage his dental health. Keeping his mouth healthy is
an important step in helping him to live a happy and healthy life.
Dr. Zoe Smith wanted to share this important information with you concerning Han Solo’s
visit today.
Han Solo had the following treatments performed today:
A detailed oral exam under anesthesia
Preanesthetic bloodwork
X-rays of his teeth
A thorough teeth cleaning above and below the gumline
Extractions
The results of this treatment revealed that extractions were not needed.
Anesthesia
Han Solo did well under anesthesia and woke up smoothly.
Since anesthesia can decrease tear production, an ointment was placed in his eye
to protect them while he was asleep. This oily residue will dissipate over the next
few days.
Because of the anesthesia, he may be sleepy and wobbly for the next 12-24 hours.
However, some pets have the opposite effect and seem more agitated or whiny.
An IV catheter was placed to administer IV fluids, anesthesia and other medications.
The fur was shaved. Please call us if you notice he is licking the area excessively or
if the area becomes red or irritated.
Remove the bandage where the catheter was in 1 hour.
Food and Water
Feeding Instructions:
To avoid nausea, do not offer food immediately upon arriving home. Feed about
half of the usual amount after arriving home if he seems hungry.
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Some pets have a decreased appetite for 1-2 days following surgery.
Do not allow him to chew on hard toys or bones (real or artificial), objects (such as
rocks, sticks or ice), cow hooves or pig ears as this can fracture teeth.
For long term feeding we recommend Hill's t/d Dry Cat Food.
Water Restrictions:
To avoid nausea, offer water in small amounts, every 1-2 hours until no longer
thirsty. Then you can leave the bowl full as usual.
Activity
Please limit access to stairs and jumping on furniture while he recovers from
anesthesia.
Allow him to rest in a quiet, warm environment.
Medication
No medications are needed at this time.
Home Care
You’ve been doing an excellent job caring for Han Solo’s teeth. Well done!
Start brushing Han Solo’s teeth ideally, every day. Any amount of brushing you do can
help decrease the bacteria in his mouth. Use toothpaste created specifically for pets. We
recommend Dentipet toothpaste.
To further reduce plaque and tartar, use the following daily:
Hill’s Prescription T/D
Feline Greenies Dental Treats
Seek immediate veterinary care if Han Solo...
Has excessive bleeding from the mouth
Seems agitated or uncomfortable for more than 2 hours
Has difficulty breathing
Begins squinting his eyes for more than 1 hour at a time
Develops any wounds on his body
Refuses to eat or drink for more than 12 hours
Does not defecate for more than 48 hours
Has diarrhea for more than 12 hours
Vomits more than three times in 12 hours
Begins bumping into objects
Has difficulty walking or jumping
If we are not available and you need help, please contact [ER HOSPITAL] at [ER
HOSPITAL NUMBER].
Recheck
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To maintain Han Solo’s healthy mouth and please recheck with Dr. Zoe Smith in 3
month(s) to assess Han Solo’s response to your home care.
If you haven’t already, please schedule that appointment right away. Consistent oral care
will maintain Han Solo’s quality of life.
Thank you
We appreciate your dedication to Han Solo and we’re honored to be walking alongside
you on this journey.
Han Solo is a lovely patient. Han Solo has many fans here at the hospital! Thank you for
trusting us with his care.
Please call our hospital at 123-456-778 with any questions or concerns.
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