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Common Surgical Procedures
Aural Hematoma
'Aural' (not 'oral') means 'pertaining to the ear.' The aural hematoma results when an animal breaks a blood vessel in the flap of the ear. The ear flap fills with blood and becomes like a heavy water balloon hanging from the pet's head.
Bite Wound Abscess
A week doesn't go by around here without seeing a cat or two in this condition. Cats fight, bite, and get infected.
Cystotomy
Cystotomy means opening the bladder. We perform this surgery to remove bladder stones which usually cause discomfort and infections.
Declawing and its Alternatives
Having a hard time deciding between keeping your beloved cat or having your sofa ripped to shreds?
Enucleation
Enucleation means 'removal of the eye.' If this is an option that may benefit your pet, this site will answer some questions concerning common reasons this procedure may be necessary.
Exploratory
This surgery is performed as necessary to remove foreign bodies from the intestinal tract or to obtain biopsy samples for testing.
Histiocytoma
The histiocytoma is a common benign tumor of younger dogs (and the occasional cat). While it eventually goes away by itself, it can be itchy while it lasts and usually has a moist or even slightly bloody surface. It must be distinguished from some of its more malignant cousins so some kind of diagnostic testing is generally recommended.
Laceration Repair
This is the repair of cuts to the skin and underlying tissue.
Mammary Tumors
We all know the importance of breast cancer and its prevention in our own species but it may be a surprise to find that breast (mammary) cancer is important for our pets, too.
Neuter
Neutering will help prevent or curtail a number of unpleasant behavioral problems and can also prevent prostate disease. This simple surgery is an important part of responsible pet ownership.
Pyometra
"Pyometra" is the life-threatening infection of the uterus which generally occurs in middle-aged to older female dogs in the six weeks following heat. The uterus with pyometra swells dramatically and is filled with pus, bacteria, dying tissue, and toxins. Without treatment, the pet will likely die.
Ruptured Anterior Cruciate Ligament (RACL)
This is the most common rear leg injury of the dog and usually requires surgery. We offer two different surgical options.
Sebaceous Gland Tumors
This is not a Viral Papilloma! If you have an older dog and the 'warts' are not confined to the face or mouth, then these may be sebaceous gland tumors.
Spay
Spaying your pet is very important, not only to keep down pet overpopulation, but for the health of your pet, as well.
Splenic Masses
The spleen is an organ that helps store red blood cells and helps with immune function by acting like a lymph node, but when it grows even a benign growth a life-threatening spleen rupture can occur. Fortunately, we can live quite happily without a spleen. Sometimes, though, removing the spleen is only the beginning.
Tumor Removal
Tumor removal is performed when cancerous growths are found or benign lumps are causing a problem.
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