Surgery
Pet surgery is an important part of veterinary health care. It can correct certain conditions that can take a toll on your pet’s quality of life, and even prevent others. At LSPCA Veterinary Hospital, whether it is a routine procedure, like a spay or neuter, or something more involved, our aim with every procedure is to maximize your pet’s quality of life. Our veterinary team will be by your pet’s side through it all to make their experience, and yours, as low-stress and worry-free as possible.
What Surgical Procedures can we Perform?
Our doctors can perform a wide variety of surgical procedures for dogs and cats, including:
Soft tissue
- Spaying and Castration
- C-sections
- Pyometra
- Mass/Tumor removal
- Bladder surgery
- Wound care
- Perineal urethrostomy
- Enucleation
- Splenectomy
- Intestinal Foreign body/abdominal exploratory
- Amputations
Orthopedic
- Fracture repair
- Torn Cranial Cruciate ligament repair
- Patella luxation repair
- Femoral Head and Neck Ostectomy
Anaesthetic and Surgical Safety
Safety for your companion is a top priority for our veterinary team. We start our safety protocols prior to surgery with a thorough physical exam to check for fever or other abnormalities. Once your pet is cleared for their surgical procedure, we take several precautions that minimize risk and maximize success. These include:
- An IV catheter to keep your pet hydrated, regulate their blood pressure, and administer any other medications quickly and efficiently
- Extensive monitoring equipment to track your pet’s vitals including heart rate and rhythm, respiration rate, body temperature, blood oxygen levels, blood pressure and more
- A dedicated anaesthetic nurse who closely monitors your pet from the beginning of surgery through their in-hospital recovery