Soft Tissue Surgery
Our surgical
suite is fully equipped for most common soft tissue procedures such as
ovarohysterectomies, neuters, hernia repairs, laceration repairs, tumor removal,
exploratory surgery, intestinal anastomosis, intestinal foreign body removal,
bladder stone removal and organ biopsies. We do not perform "cosmetic" surgery
such as canine ear crops and tail docking as we feel these procedures have questionable ethics.
Prior to surgery,
each patient receives a thorough physical examination to identify any existing
medical conditions that might endanger his or her health. Because not all problems
can be detected on examination, all surgery patients undergo pre-anesthetic
blood testing. These tests give us a more complete picture of your pet's health
and allow us to tailor an anesthetic regimen that is specific for each patient.
All patients
receive an intravenous catheter to allow us to give iv fluids if necessary, as
well as pain
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During surgery, your pet's vital signs are monitored through a state-of-the-art surgical monitoring system called Life Window and he or she will also be observed closely by one of our registered veterinary technicians. Life Window is a computer that tracks blood pressure, oxygen content of the blood, core temperature, EKG heart tracings, and carbon dioxide levels in the exhaled air. After surgery, this information is added electronically to the patient's medical records.