General Surgeries
We understand that the decision to allow your beloved companion to undergo surgery is never an easy one. We strive to ensure your pet's procedure is as comfortable and safe as possible.
Perhaps the most important pre-surgical step is to discuss why we believe a particular procedure is necessary and what it entails. Our veterinarians will provide you with information on proper postoperative care and answer any questions you may have so that you feel comfortable knowing you are making the right choice for your pet.
We regularly perform many types of surgeries, including but not limited to:
- Spays and neuters
- Eye surgery
- Bladder surgery
- Tumor removal
- Gastrointestinal surgery
- Skin surgery
Canine / Feline Ovariohysterectomy (Spay) & Canine / Feline Castration (Neuter)
When To Spay or Neuter
4 Paws Pet Clinic recommends spaying or neutering an animal when they are about six to nine months old. This type of procedure is also possible for older animals, though it does come with more complications due to factors of weight, age, and health background. Cats are recommended to be fixed at eight weeks and before five months to prevent pregnancy.
The Procedure & Aftercare
A full physical exam is performed before every major surgery. After the procedure is completed, we may provide you with medication to help your pet feel better throughout the healing process. Do not encourage a lot of physical activity after the procedure is completed to avoid causing any issues to the healing incision.
If you would like to learn more about spaying and neutering for your animal, call our office today to request more information. We look forward to providing quality veterinary care for your pet.
Anesthesia
Ensuring the health and safety of your pet during surgery is our utmost concern and requires an anesthetic and monitoring regimen that adheres to the highest principles and ideals of quality care. We provide your pet with state-of-the-art anesthetic administration and cardiovascular technology that is monitored by our skilled veterinary technicians.
Prior to surgery, your pet is examined, and a pre-surgical blood screen can be performed. The results of these tests and past anesthetic history, breed, preexisting conditions, and age are used to create an individualized anesthesia protocol for your pet.
Before, during and after a surgical procedure, your pet is cared for by an experienced veterinary technician using our monitoring system, which tracks blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, body temperature, and oxygen level.
Post-Operative Care
Following surgery, your pet is closely monitored and cared for by our attentive medical team for a safe recovery. As your pet is discharged from the hospital, you will be provided detailed information on how to administer any medication and properly care for your pet after surgery. We're also happy to address any questions or concerns that may arise after you return home. Additionally, we will give you a call on the next business day to check in on your pet.
Pain Management
We all know that pain hurts, but pain also has many other detrimental effects on your pet's body. Pain slows healing, decreases activity, and causes behavioral changes (such as aggression, anxiety, and depression). Pain worsens diseases like arthritis and potentially some cancers. It interferes with the bond between you and your pet.
We practice the most up-to-date pain management protocol. For acute and chronic conditions, we use all our available and safe resources, including NSAIDS (non-steroidal medications) and oral and injectable analgesics for the complete comfort of your pet.
If you have any other questions, we encourage you to call 4 Paws Pet Clinic at (815) 523-7297 (PAWS).