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Prior to performing surgery, it is vital to evaluate the patient and address any abnormalities. In many situations, fasting is recommended; however, sometimes it is not necessary. Hemodynamic support is important for all but the shortest surgical procedures. Patient and surgeon aseptic techniques should be followed for all surgeries regardless of size and species. Perioperative or therapeutic antibiotic therapy needs to be considered. Because small patients become hypothermic quickly, thermal support is essential even for diagnostic procedures done under anesthesia.