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Our veterinarians provide many surgical services at our clinic, ranging from routine to advanced procedures. Because we want to ensure that our patients receive the best possible outcome, we occasionally refer them to specialists (board-certified veterinary surgeons) to perform complex operations when advanced equipment or training will be beneficial. Our veterinary team will take precautions to ensure that your pet receives a safe anesthetic. We perform a physical exam and preanesthetic testing before surgery, monitor your pet during surgery, and provide pain medication during recovery.

Jul 09
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Tightrope Cranial Cruciate Ligament Repair

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Just as in the human knee, the most critical stabilizing structure in the canine knee is the cranial cruciate ligament (CCL). The primary function of the CCL is to prevent forward thrusting motion and inward rotation of the tibia during weight bearing and to prevent hyper-extension of the knee.  The newest procedure for repairing a ruptured CCL by ligament replacement is the TightRope Ligament technique. This procedure, as an alternative to traditional canine knee-repair techniques, generally results in fewer complications and a shorter rehabilitation period.

Data suggests that TightRope CCL can be successfully performed in medium, large and giant breed dogs resulting in outcomes which are comparable or better than other methods. A MiniTightRope is also available for toy and small breeds. The TightRope CCL counteracts the forward tibial thrust and inward rotation resulting from CCL damage, while providing optimal joint range of motion.

To find out more about this procedure read our Client Information pamphlet.

Jun 23
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Intravenous Fluids

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Intravenous fluids may be administered during anesthesia. Many drugs used for general anesthesia tend to cause decreases in blood pressure. Intravenous fluids combat this decrease.

In addition, if there are any unforeseen adverse reactions under anesthesia, an intravenous catheter allows immediate intravenous administration of potentially life saving medications.

Jun 23
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Pre-Anesthetic Blood Work

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It is important that you know that for any anesthetic procedure, pre-anesthetic blood work is strongly recommended. Such blood testing is performed to check the kidneys, the liver, blood sugar and protein levels. As well, red and white blood cell information is determined.

All of the blood work parameters allow us to minimize the risks to your pet that can be associated with anesthesia. We generally recommend more extensive blood testing for our senior patients as they are in a higher risk category prior to surgery.

Check out some FAQ’s about pre-anesthetic blood work.

Jun 23
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Surgical Services

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Surgical Procedures

Surgery is generally divided into soft tissue surgeries and orthopedic surgeries. Orthopedic surgeries focus on bones, tendons, and joints (e.g. fracture repair), while soft tissue surgeries encompass abdomen, thorax and skin (e.g. wound repair).

The most common surgeries performed in a veterinary hospital are elective soft tissue surgeries such as spays and neuters.

What We Offer

Veterinary surgery has undergone a tremendous revolution. With recent advances in equipment and instrumentation, anesthesia and pain management, veterinarians are now able to offer exciting and safer surgical treatment options. If you would like to see a video of some of the most common procedures performed at our hospital, just select it from the list below:

Pre-Anesthetic Blood Work

It is important that you know that for any anesthetic procedure, pre-anesthetic blood work is strongly recommended. Such blood testing is performed to check the kidneys, the liver, blood sugar and protein levels. As well, red and white blood cell information is determined.

All of the blood work parameters allow us to minimize the risks to your pet that can be associated with anesthesia. We generally recommend more extensive blood testing for our senior patients as they are in a higher risk category prior to surgery.

Intravenous Fluids

Intravenous fluids may be administered during anesthesia. Many drugs used for general anesthesia tend to cause decreases in blood pressure. Intravenous fluids combat this decrease.

In addition, if there are any unforeseen adverse reactions under anesthesia, an intravenous catheter allows immediate intravenous administration of potentially life saving medications.