General Surgery
From spay and neuter services to growth removals we always operate with safety in mind.
In fact, we use many of the same safety measures as human hospitals. Performing most of the pre‐surgery blood work at our in house lab we are able to make sure your pet is healthy enough for the procedure.
Depending on the urgent nature of the surgery, pre‐surgical abnormalities will be addressed, drug selections may be modified and sometimes surgeries are postponed or even canceled until the surgical team feels the surgery is safe to perform. Once anesthesia is deemed safe for the patient, we use specialized monitoring equipment to track vital signs and pay close attention to ensure the best possible outcome for your pet.
From spay and neuter services to growth removals we always operate with safety in mind.
In fact, we use many of the same safety measures as human hospitals. Performing most of the pre‐surgery blood work at our in house lab we are able to make sure your pet is healthy enough for the procedure.
Depending on the urgent nature of the surgery, pre‐surgical abnormalities will be addressed, drug selections may be modified and sometimes surgeries are postponed or even canceled until the surgical team feels the surgery is safe to perform. Once anesthesia is deemed safe for the patient, we use specialized monitoring equipment to track vital signs and pay close attention to ensure the best possible outcome for your pet.
TIPS FOR A SMOOTH RECOVERY
When your pet is ready to be picked up from surgery, we’ll send you home with detailed, personalized instructions for their recovery based on their procedure and their individual needs. However, for any cat or dog surgery, there are a few universal tips to keep in mind to help your pet bounce back:
Give them a quiet area to rest in like their crate or a pet-safe room for the first 24-48 hours after surgery.
They’ll still be a little groggy from the anesthesia, so may not eat as much as usual and will likely sleep a lot.
Prevent them from participating in any rambunctious activity for at least the first 10 days following surgery.
No jumping, no running, no chasing the cat, etc.
Use an e-collar to keep them from licking or scratching at their incision.
If an e-collar causes more trouble, you can put them in an old onesie or a snug-fitting T-shirt instead.
Provide them with pain medication as directed by your veterinarian to reduce their discomfort and speed up recovery.
Watch their incision closely for signs of inflammation (redness), infection (swollen with puss leaking out) or torn sutures (this one should be obvious!).
Contact us immediately if you notice any of the above!
If ever you are concerned about your pet during their recovery, please don’t hesitate to contact us at for some advice and peace of mind.
We’re here to help in anyway we can!
When your pet is ready to be picked up from surgery, we’ll send you home with detailed, personalized instructions for their recovery based on their procedure and their individual needs. However, for any cat or dog surgery, there are a few universal tips to keep in mind to help your pet bounce back:
Give them a quiet area to rest in like their crate or a pet-safe room for the first 24-48 hours after surgery.
They’ll still be a little groggy from the anesthesia, so may not eat as much as usual and will likely sleep a lot.
Prevent them from participating in any rambunctious activity for at least the first 10 days following surgery.
No jumping, no running, no chasing the cat, etc.
Use an e-collar to keep them from licking or scratching at their incision.
If an e-collar causes more trouble, you can put them in an old onesie or a snug-fitting T-shirt instead.
Provide them with pain medication as directed by your veterinarian to reduce their discomfort and speed up recovery.
Watch their incision closely for signs of inflammation (redness), infection (swollen with puss leaking out) or torn sutures (this one should be obvious!).
Contact us immediately if you notice any of the above!
If ever you are concerned about your pet during their recovery, please don’t hesitate to contact us at for some advice and peace of mind.
We’re here to help in anyway we can!
