General Surgery For Dogs & Cats
We offer routine surgical procedures for dogs and cats such as desexing, wound flushing, stitches and lump removal.
Supportive Surgical Care For Pets
Your furbaby is in good hands with our vets’ soft tissue surgery expertise and our fully equipped surgical suite. We assess each pet individually and provide the best advice possible for your case.
Common Surgeries We Perform
Desexing
Lump or Abscess Removal
Biopsies
Wound Stitch-Ups
Did you know?
Soft tissue surgery encompasses any surgery unrelated to bones.
Soft tissue surgery services available to your dog or cat include:
- Desexing
- Exploratory
- Laparotomies
- Caesareans
- Lump removals
- Biopsies
- Wound stitch-ups
- Removal of intestinal foreign bodies
Removing Lumps On Your Pet
1. Spotting a Lump
If you find a lump or bump on your pet, make an appointment to visit one of our veterinarians to discuss any surgery your pet may require.
2. Lump Biopsy
Some lumps may require a biopsy prior to removal to help understand whether they are cancerous or not.
Although most lumps are not harmful (benign), a minority are more serious. In the case of cancerous (malignant) tumours, early removal and an accurate diagnosis is extremely important to maximise the chances of a good outcome.
This information assists us in planning the surgery accordingly to give your pet the best possible outcome.
3. After Surgery
Caring For Your Pet After Stitches
You won’t be able to explain what stitches are to your dog or cat. To ensure their wound makes a full, clean recovery, follow these post-op tips:
- Restrict your pet’s activity for at least 10-14 days after surgery.
- Prevent your dog or cat from licking the wound with a cone or Elizabethen collar.
- Keep the incision site clean and dry.
- Check for any signs of infection daily.
- Offer antibiotics, pain medication and anti-inflammation medication as your vet prescribes.
Calm Visits With Our Fear Free Approach
At our vet clinic, your pet will receive sound advice and professional care from our animal specialists.
We help you understand the health care and treatment options available for your feline or canine. This includes calming care options that can be implemented before or after your visit.
Our vets will equip you to make the best health care decisions for your cat or dog.
What to Expect from Our Clinic
Prompt Service
We work with you and your schedule to get your pet the care they need, when they need it.
Fear Free Approach
To ensure your pet has an anxiety free visit to our clinic, we offer a range of methods and practices to help keep them feeling calm and safe.
Caring Staff
If your pet has a bad night but you still need to work in the morning, drop them off with us. Our vets will assess and care for them between regularly scheduled appointments.
Desexing Your Pet
If you adopt your cat or dog while they are young, you may chose to get them desexed or sterilised.
This is known as spaying for female animals and castration or neutering for male animals.
Desexing your pet helps reduce the amount of unplanned kittens and puppies in shelters. If you plan to let your pet wander around the yard or neighbourhood unsupervised, desexing is an excellent preventive measure to consider.
Common Questions About Soft Tissue Surgeries
Everything you need to know about getting your dog or cat the surgery they need to recover. Can’t find an answer? Contact our team.
