What Can You Expect When Your Pet Is Hospitalized?

At Newport Center Animal Hospital, we understand how stressful it can be to have your pet hospitalized. Whether your furry companion is dealing with illness or recovering from surgery, you can count on our team for compassionate, gentle care that not only meets but exceeds your expectations. 

Why Would a Pet Need Hospitalization? 

Your pet may need to be hospitalized for various reasons, such as trauma, respiratory distress, a severe infection, or post-surgical care. At Newport Center Animal Hospital, we are fully equipped and prepared to provide your beloved companion with the highest quality care. 

What Can You Expect When During Your Pet Hospitalization?

If your pet needs hospitalization outside of an emergency situation, we will provide you with preparation instructions and let you know when to arrive. You’ll typically drop off your furry companion in the morning for surgery. 

Each pet hospitalization journey will differ based on your pet’s unique needs. However, the following is a look at what you may expect:

• Personalized Care: Your furry companion will receive customized care to address their unique needs. We will follow their custom treatment plan, including administering medications, oxygen therapy, IV fluids, or other required therapies. 
• Pain Management: Many of our furry patients who are hospitalized have suffered trauma or are recovering from surgery. We are dedicated to providing pain management protocols to ease your pet’s discomfort. 
• IV Therapy: Dehydration is often a concern with sick or injured animals, so IV therapy is usually a component of treatment. Our goal is to keep your pet hydrated, deliver necessary medications, and preserve kidney function. 

Updates and Check-Ins

We will contact you at least once a day to provide you with updates and let you know how your furry friend is doing. If there are any significant changes, we will inform you immediately. You are welcome to call our hospital to check on your pet’s status. However, since we are not open 24 hours a day, we cannot receive phone calls or respond to emails outside of our normal business hours.

Preparing Your Home for Your Furry Friend

While waiting for discharge, take some time to prepare for your pet’s arrival. After hospitalization, your furry companion will need a comfortable, quiet space to rest and recover. Provide access to warm, comfy bedding with ample room to stretch. Keep the recovery area away from kids, other pets, loud noises, or distractions. Make sure your pet has access to food and fresh water. 

Discharge and Follow-Up Care

Once your furry companion is stable and ready to go home, we will provide you with personalized discharge instructions, including information on medications, pain management, recommended activity levels, food restrictions, wound care, and follow-up appointments.

Promoting Healing and Recovery

Make sure you follow the discharge instructions we provide to promote healing and recovery. If your pet has undergone surgery, it is important to care for the surgical site as outlined in the discharge instructions. We may also recommend wearing an E-collar to prevent licking or chewing of the wound or incision, which can delay healing and lead to complications. If you notice any redness, discharge, swelling, or an unpleasant odor in the area, please contact our office immediately. 

Pet Hospitalization Near Me in Newport Beach, CA

If your pet requires hospitalization due to illness or trauma, our dedicated team at Newport Center Animal Hospital spares no effort to offer comfort and support to your furry companion. Our pledge to you is that we will treat your pet like we treat our own. We invite you to contact our office at 949-644-5460 to schedule your appointment or request one online today!