How to Prepare

How can I prepare myself for a referral?

Checklist:

Fast your pet

Withhold food & snacks for 12 hours before the appointment. Water can be given. Bring a portion of your pet's food along, to allow feeding as soon as the tests are done.

Read about contraindications for fasting:

• Very young pets or toy breeds should not fast.
• Patients requiring regular medications given with food (Discuss with your GP if you can delay it. If unsure, please give it.)
• Diabetic patients do not fast.

Please remind your GP to:

• Send the referral letter and all previous test results to the specialist ahead of the appointment
• Include any imaging (X-rays, ultrasound) if available

Bring your pet's medication

Bring all current medications your pet is taking, including supplements, so the specialist can review them.