Making Your Pet's Surgery Less Stressful for Both of You
We understand that the idea of bringing your pet in for surgery can be frightening. Please be assured that we only recommend surgery when we feel it is in the best interests of your beloved pet.
We do everything we can to ensure that you fully understand why we are recommending a particular surgery and any post-operative care your cat or dog may need once they have returned home.
As an AAHA accredited and Fear Free focused veterinary hospital, we continually strive to ensure your cat or dog's safety and comfort from the minute you walk through our doors.
Surgical Procedures
Our veterinarians may perform or refer the following elective and non-elective surgeries:
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Soft Tissue Surgery
Soft tissue surgery covers a range of ear, nose, and throat procedures, as well as mass removals and the treatment of flesh wounds. Almost all surgical procedures not covering the musculoskeletal system may be considered soft tissue surgery.
Soft tissue surgery also includes procedures for hepatic, urogenital, oncological, cardiothoracic, gastrointestinal and skin disorders.
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Spaying & Neutering
Spaying and neutering are very common surgical procedures performed to sterilize pets, prevent disease, and help extend the life expectancy of dogs and cats.
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C-Sections
Cesarean sections are performed to surgically remove puppies or kittens from their mother's uterus. C-sections are typically performed when the mother is unable to give birth naturally.
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Ocular Surgery
Ocular surgery is performed to treat eye conditions in dogs and cats. Common ocular surgeries include eyelid tumour removal, cataract surgery, ectropion surgery, entropion surgery, exenteration of the orbit and cherry eye surgery.
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Mass Removal
Masses can also grow on or just under the skin or inside a body cavity. While some masses may be removed for aesthetic purposes, other masses can be serious or even life-threatening.
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Foreign Body Removal
Sometimes, foreign objects are ingested by your dog or cat and get lodged inside their body. Other times, accidents leave glass or other materials stuck in a paw or other parts of a pet's body.
Whether your pet has eaten an object they shouldn't have or experienced a physical injury, we can perform foreign body surgery to remove lodged items.
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Wound Repair
Wounds occur when living tissue is cut, broken, burnt, torn, or otherwise damaged. To avoid infection and other complications, it's imperative that these wounds be properly cleaned, disinfected, and appropriately cared for by a qualified veterinarian as soon as possible.
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Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic surgeries correct injuries and conditions of the bones, ligaments, joints, tendons, and other skeletal structures in your pet. Common veterinary orthopedic surgeries include TTA and FHO.
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Dental Surgery
Our veterinarians provide dental surgeries to relieve pain and restore good oral health to our furry friends. These surgeries can range from tooth extractions to gum disease treatment and jaw fracture repairs.
The Surgery Process
Before any surgery, we will complete a thorough pre-surgical assessment. This includes a physical examination of your dog or cat. In some cases, we may recommend blood tests as they can be helpful in determining your pet's risk factors for anesthesia-related complications, but these are optional.
We recommend blood tests up until a certain age but as well as blood tests to determine if they face an increased risk of anesthesia-related complications.
During surgery, a dedicated nurse will administer anesthesia so your dog or cat is asleep and feels no pain during the procedure. They also monitor your cat or dog's vital signs throughout the procedure.
Post-operative monitoring and pain management are our priorities following surgery. When your pet is ready to be discharged, our veterinary team will provide you with detailed instructions for at-home care.
Sterilization Protocols
Surgical protocols at our clinic include dedicated surgical suites. Our staff wear sterile attire at all times in the surgical suite, and we carefully clean, sterilize and wrap our surgical instruments and equipment before every surgery.