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Local Anesthesia

If your pet is having a minor surgical or diagnostic procedure performed, we sometimes use a local anesthetic to help control pain. For example, when we perform a biopsy (in which a small portion of tissue is surgically removed so it can be examined), we often use a local anesthetic. Local anesthetics cause a loss of sensation in the area where the procedure is being performed. We sometimes use a sedative and/or anxiolytic (anti-anxiety medication) in combination with the local anesthetic to keep pets calm during a procedure.

Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns about your pet receiving local anesthesia or about the procedure for which your pet is scheduled.

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6484 Wellington Rd 7, Unit #2 Elora, Ontario N0B 1S0

Phone: 519-846-8400 Fax: 519-846-8480 Email: eloragorgeah@gmail.com

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Hours of Operation

Monday 8:30am – 4:30pm Tuesday 8:30am – 7:00pm Wednesday 8:30am – 4:30pm Thursday 8:30am – 7:00pm Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm Saturday 8:30am – 12:30pm Sunday Closed *The clinic will be CLOSED between the hours of 12-1pm daily for lunch. Phones will not be answered during this time.*

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