ANIMALS RESCUE SOFIA

CASTRATION AND
MICROCHIPING

“PEOPLE AND DOGS IN KREMIKOVTSI”

If you are a dog owner in the Kremikovtsi district, for a total amount of 15 to 30 BGN, depending on the dog’s sex and weight, you can receive the following services: clinical examination, full blood tests, infectious disease screening, neutering/spaying, microchipping, registration, international passport, internal and external parasite treatment, and rabies vaccination. We will provide you with written post-operative care instructions so that you know what to watch for during the week following the neutering/spaying. If, during the clinical examination, we find that your animal has a health issue or condition that requires attention, we will inform you and give you guidance on what steps to take. For more information about the campaign, you can call: 0879 022 675 Monday – Friday 09:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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ABOUT CASTRATION

Castration is a routine procedure and is the surgical removal of the reproductive organs of the animal.


Castration not only prevents the birth of

unwanted puppies, but also reduces the risk of many diseases.A castrated dog is healthier and lives longer.

BEFORE PROCEDURE

Food before castration?

Food before castration?

Pets six months of age or older should not eat anything after 10:00 PM the evening before surgery. Puppies under 6 months of age may have a small snack the day of surgery. Water should not be withheld.

Microchipping

Microchipping is a simple, safe and quick procedure that can easily help you find the owner of a lost or stolen dog. In Bulgaria, microchipping of pet dogs has been mandatory by law since 2008. If your dog is not microchipped, we will implant a chip before proceeding with neutering.

Rabies vaccination

By law, your dog must be vaccinated against rabies. If your pet has already been vaccinated, please bring the passport with you, in which the vaccination is applied. The rabies sticker alone is not sufficient. Please note that the rabies vaccination is only valid if the dog is microchipped. If your pet does not have a microchip and/or has not been vaccinated against rabies, we will give it a vaccine together with the microchip before we proceed with the neutering.

Fleas and external parasites

Please make sure your pet is free of fleas and ear mites before bringing it in for surgery.

Dog owners

Please leave your dog in the car while you check in and fill out all the paperwork. Before bringing your dog to the clinic, make sure he has had time to use the bathroom. This will make your pet feel more relaxed. All dogs must be kept ON A LEAD. This is for the safety of both your own pet and the other animals in the clinic.

Pick-up time

Your pet's discharge time is between 4:00 PM and 4:30 PM on the day of surgery. This will ensure that your pet has had enough time to recover from anesthesia and surgery before being sent home.

Fees

All fees are due upon discharge of the animal. You may pay in cash only.

When should you bring him?

We will be waiting for you with your dog for neutering between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., depending on the time you have scheduled in advance.

AFTER THE PROCEDURE

Post-operative instructions:
  • Neutering is a surgical procedure from which most pets recover quickly and without complications.
  • Pets are discharged home on the day of surgery between 4:30 PM and 5:30 PM. Your pet will be recovering from anesthesia the night after surgery, so they should be kept in a safe, temperature-controlled area.
  • All animals are given an injection of pain medication on the day of surgery. You will receive additional medication free of charge, which you must give for a period of 3 days after surgery according to the schedule determined by the veterinarian who discharged the animal.
  • DO NOT give your dog human medications such as aspirin, nurofen, paracetamol or aulin. They are very dangerous for your pet and can lead to death.
  • For 24 hours after surgery, your pet may have a decreased appetite or you may see vomiting or diarrhea. This is normal for patients after surgery and should subside by the next day.
  • Activity should be kept to a minimum for 7 to 10 days after surgery to reduce complications.
  • Some pets will be prone to licking the surgical sutures, which can cause infections. If you think your pet will lick the surgical wound or you cannot monitor him closely, you should purchase a collar to prevent licking.
  • Do not bathe your dog or allow him to swim for 10 to 14 days.
  • A small amount of discharge for 2-3 days after surgery is normal. Swelling of the scrotum (no larger than its pre-castration size) should also be expected.
  • Female dogs may have some swelling and bruising at the incision site. Any other signs are NOT normal, so please let us know so we can recheck or prescribe medication if necessary.
  • All sutures are absorbable and do not require removal.

CONCERNS/
CONTACT US

Please call our clinic during regular business hours if you have any concerns about your pet after surgery. If you have any concerns about your pet’s incision site, you may also email photos and questions to office@arsofia.com.

WHERE TO FIND US?

Bus No. 90 goes to the Farm, you need to get off at the “Hancheto” stop /right after Lukoil/ and go back a little on the road.
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GPS coordinates: 42.707290,23.515156‎ or: +42° 42′ 26.24″, +23° 30′ 54.56″
You are welcome, always!
We work every day, 365 days a year.
Summer working hours: Monday-Sunday, 09:00-18:00;
Winter working hours: Monday-Sunday, 08:00-17:00.

The following pets are available for adoption at our shelter:

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