SURGERY

 

Sometimes our pets need surgery. Whether it's a spay/neuter, dental cleaning, or something unexpected, rest assured that your furry friend is in good hands.  Dr. Spencer has advanced training in High Quality High Volume Spay Neuter (HQHVSN), soft tissue surgery, dentistry, and some orthopedics.

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We don't believe any surgery or anesthetic is "routine" and when we have a patient sedated or under anesthesia, we make sure that our full attention is focused on that patient, and that patient alone.

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Each patient is assessed individually, and a sedation/anesthetic protocol is created based on each pet's age, health status, and the procedure being performed. We have a strict pain control program - pain medication is not optional - and believe that every surgery patient deserves to be as comfortable as possible. We routinely use anti-inflammatories, local blocks to numb a surgical area, an IV drip of pain medication, as well as offering therapeutic laser post-op to reduce pain and speed healing

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North Heart Vet - Gwinn Sawyer is equipped to provide both routine and advanced soft tissue surgery , as well as some orthopedic surgeries. Some of the procedures we provide include:

• Spay/Neuter, including cryptorchid (undescended testicle(s)), pyometra (uterine infection)

• Hernia repair

• Lacerations, wound repair

• Mass removal

• Dentistry, extractions, oral biopsy

• Bladder stone removal

• GI foreign body removal

• Perineal urethrostomy

• Abdominal exploratory

• Splenectomy

• GDV/Stomach torsion surgery

• Amputation

• Enucleation

• Some fracture repairs ( we have local partners to refer to as needed for anything we cannot address in house)

• Cruciate repair (we do not perform TPLOs at this time, but can refer you to colleagues that do)

• Patella luxation

• FHO/Femoral head ostectomy

• Feeding tubes

 

If we are not able to provide the care your cat or dog needs, we will consult with and refer you to a colleague or specialist who can. 

 

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