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VIMS
Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialist
Mobile referral service for cats & dogs
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Diplomate of ACVIM
American boarded specialist

How should I prepare my client & patient
The pet owner:
The appointment will usually take around 2 hours if blood tests and ultrasound needs to be done. Most of the time the animal stays shortly at the the clinic to allow a step by step work up.
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The patient:
Fasting: the client should withhold food & snacks to the pet for 12 hours. Water can be given. The owner can bring a portion of their pet's food with them to the clinic.
Contraindications for fasting a pet:
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Very young pets or a toy breed should not fast to long
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Patients requiring regular medications
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Diabetic patients do not fast.
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