PET SURGERY
Pets, like people, sometimes require surgery. But, not all surgeries have to be scary or extensive. Several routine surgeries take place at animal hospitals around the country.
These surgeries can be completed in a matter of minutes and can help keep your pet healthy or help diagnose a potentially larger medical issue. Let's take a closer look at how our veterinarian at Brighton Veterinary Hospital in New Brighton can help keep your pet healthy and safe through surgery.
Spray and Neuter Surgeries
Two of the most common surgeries performed by clinics and animal hospitals are spay and neuter surgeries. These procedures make it impossible for your pet to have offspring. Females have a spay surgery, while males receive a neuter surgery. These surgeries can help prevent unwanted offspring and can prevent certain forms of cancer in pets. Spay and neuter surgeries are fairly simple, often taking only a few minutes. Furthermore, spay and neuter surgeries are very safe and can be performed on most dogs or cats.
Diagnostic Surgeries
Sometimes, pets have growths or tumors that form over time. Try as they might, veterinarians don't always have all of the answers for what the growth is made of. When this happens, the vet will schedule a diagnostic surgery to remove or biopsy the growth. This surgery is quick and painless and often takes only a few minutes. The diagnostic surgery can help diagnose a larger medical problem and can help provide fast and early treatment.
What to Expect
Before any surgery, your vet will perform a variety of diagnostic tests. This can include taking your pet's blood work, diagnostic images, along with simply checking your pet's temperature and heart rate. Your veterinarian wants to ensure that your pet is healthy enough to undergo surgery so that your pet will benefit from the procedure.
Following the surgery, we will provide you with aftercare instructions. These might include medication such as antibiotics to reduce the chance of infection or activity limits to allow your pet to heal properly. Depending on the type of surgery, a veterinarian may want to schedule a follow-up appointment to monitor your pet's recovery progress.
Surgical Care for Pets in New Brighton, MN
At Brighton Veterinary Hospital, we care for your pets as if they were our own. We understand how concerning it may be any time your pet requires surgery. We hope that this information has provided some peace of mind and that you know your pet is in good hands when surgical care is needed. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment with our veterinarian, call us today at 651-636-1063.