Surgery & Internal Medicine
Pet Surgery
Your pet may need to undergo surgery at some point during their lifetime, either as part of their routine care or to correct an acute or chronic condition. We understand that you will likely have many questions about the procedure, your pet’s safety, and the total cost, and we will be glad to provide you with all the answers you need. Our pet surgery services are performed under the safest, most sanitary conditions with the most advanced surgical and monitoring equipment available. We never proceed into surgery unless we have examined your pet, ran blood tests to create a profile of their internal health, and determined that the procedure will improve their quality of life.
What You Can Expect
Once we have determined that your pet is a safe anesthetic patient and can undergo surgery, we will advise you to withhold their food (not water) for 6-8 hours prior to their procedure in cats and dogs. Herbivores like rabbits and guinea pigs do not require food or water to be withheld. At drop-off, we will obtain your consent, answer any questions may have, and prepare your pet for our surgical suite. Their vitals will be monitored through the entire procedure, and they will receive fluids and other medications as needed to keep them comfortable and stable.
In recovery, an assistant will stay with your pet to make sure they awaken safely, and keep them comfortable with warm blankets. When they are ready to go home, we will notify you and discuss at-home post-surgery instructions when you arrive.
Surgical Services
To anticipate the needs of every patient, we offer an array of surgical services to mend their injuries, treat their illnesses, and keep them healthy. These services include:
Soft Tissue
- Spaying and neutering
- Foreign object removal
- Gastropexy (prevents bloat)
- Dental extractions
- Splenectomy
- Mass removal
- Cystotomy
- Abdominal and skin biopsies
- Digital Radiology
Digital radiology is more accurate than routine radiology. This is the same technology used in all human hospitals, insuring that your pet will get the best radiology possible.
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