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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.

Location:

1419 Lake Ave. Wilmette, IL 60091

Contact:

Call Us: (847) 256-1131 Text Us: (847) 256-1131 Email: help@terryah.com

Hours:

M-F: 8:00am-5:30pm Sat: 8:00am-1:00pm Sun: Closed

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After-Hours Emergency:

In the event of a medical emergency outside of our business hours, we urge you to reach out to:

Blue Pearl: 847-564-5775 Vet Specialty: 847-459-7535 MedVet: 773-281-7110

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