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The risk of these complications is reduced when you follow • You understand the known risks that accompany the procedure,
postoperative instructions (including exercise restriction, preventing and also understand that unforeseen complications may occur
the pet from licking the surgical incision, etc.). • You understand that the procedure may not produce the results
we hope to achieve
VetBooks.ir _________________________________________________________ • You agree that you have been given time to ask questions regard-
Other anticipated risks specific to your pet:___________________
• You understand the alternatives to this procedure for your pet
ing the procedure, that these have been answered satisfactorily,
and that you are free to decline the procedure.

ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROCEDURE
Although there are no nonsurgical options for fixing a torn cruciate ____________________________________ ______________
ligament, it may be possible to provide your pet with a knee brace
to help support the injured limb as an alternative to a surgical Signature of pet owner/owner’s agent Date
procedure. Multiple types of braces have been developed to provide
support to an injured knee to allow for pain relief. Because these ____________________________________ ______________
devices do not typically promote healing of the injured knee, they
often need to be worn for life. Customized braces can be specifically Witness to consent (signature) Date
fitted to your pet’s knee. If used under the close supervision of
a veterinarian, pets can have a comfortable, active lifestyle while ____________________________________
wearing a brace.
In addition to either having a surgical procedure performed or Witness to consent (printed name)
having your pet wear a knee brace, your veterinarian may recommend
other lifestyle changes for your pet to improve their chances for a
good outcome and good quality of life. These may include weight
management, prescription of a specially formulated “joint friendly”
diet, prescription of medications to help with arthritis and pain
management, and physical therapy exercises.
Without any intervention, your pet will develop arthritis in the
unstable knee over time. This means that your pet will likely have
chronic pain in that knee and may favor or use the leg less which
can lead to loss of muscling in that limb.
AUTHORIZATION
By signing this form below, you agree that:
• You understand how/why the procedure is likely to help your
pet
• You understand what will be done to your pet during the Practice Stamp or Name & Address
procedure

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