Pre-Op Instructions
What You Need to Know Before Surgery
Location
We are located at 657 Hwy 49 South in Richland.
From Interstate 20, travel south on Hwy 49 and you will pass through one red light before reaching us. You’ll go over a bridge and pass a shopping center with Mi Cabrito Mexican Restaurant and Optical 3000. Just after this, look for a tall sign that says “Mississippi Spay & Neuter.”
Our grey building with red awnings is located behind and to the right of Mississippi Title Loans. Turn right onto Bud Street to enter our parking lot.
Important: Make sure your GPS is set to Hwy 49 South, not Old Hwy 49.
Check-in
Check-in is from 7:30 to 8:15 am. No animals will be accepted after 8:30 am, no exceptions. Payment is required at check-in. Failure to pay at check-in will result in your appointment being canceled. There is a $3 nonrefundable exam fee per pet.
Park in the lot to the side of our building. When you arrive, please sign in at the small table located at the front corner of the building. We will text you when it is your turn to check in. For the animal's safety, leave them in the vehicle. Once you have checked in, we will have you bring the animal through the side entrance marked ‘Surgery Animals’. Tame cats must be in a carrier or a secure, humane box. Only one cat per carrier unless the cats are littermates and both can lie down and turn around. Feral cats must be in a humane trap. Dogs must be on a leash. If your pet has a current rabies vaccination, please bring their rabies certificate with you at check-in. We cannot accept rabies tags as proof of vaccination.
Fasting
All animals may have water. For animals over 4 months of age: no food after midnight the night before surgery. For animals under 4 months of age, no food after 6 am the morning of surgery. Not fasting can lead to vomiting and may add risk during surgery and in recovery.
Aftercare
Check out this video so you know what to expect after your pet's surgery.
What You Need To Do
Consent Form:
Please complete the consent form that was emailed to you separately to give permission for your pet’s surgery. Filling it out in advance helps make check-in faster and easier.
If you have any questions, we’re happy to help. You can reach us at bigfixclinic@msspan.org.
We look forward to seeing you soon and taking great care of your pet or community cat.
The Big Fix Clinic