Surgery
Surgery
Types of Surgery We Perform
Sterilisation
Sterilization refers to the surgical removal of part of, or the entirety of a reproductive organ. In addition to preventing unwanted breeding, sterilization is beneficial for both genders as it significantly reduces the
risk of tumours originating from an animal’s reproductive organs. In females, sterilization has been correlated to a reduced risk of mammary gland tumours, ovarian tumours, and pyometra. Similarly, males are expected to be at reduced risk of testicular cancer and prostate disease.
Soft Tissue Surgery
We perform a wide range of soft tissue procedures. The following surgeries are the most common soft tissue procedures we perform:
- Cystotomy
- Splenectomy
- Mass removal
- Foreign body removal
- Stitching of skin wounds
Risk Reduction
Although many technological advancements have made anesthesia and surgery safe for pets, some risks still exist. To decrease these potential risks, we highly recommend pre-anesthetic blood testing for your pets.
Pre-surgical preparation
1.
Bathe your pet before the surgery if you were already intending to do so. It is important not to shower your pet for at least 2 weeks after a surgery as this can contribute to wound and stitch breakdown.
Pre-surgical preparation
2.
Fast your pet (cat, dog) for at least 8 hours from the time of surgery. Your pet may have water up until the time of admission for the procedure.
Pre-surgical preparation
3.
Pockets Pets (hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits) do not need to be fasted and can have food and water up until the time of admission for the procedure.
