Veterinary Surgery for Cats & Dogs
Our team of skilled veterinarians offers a range of surgical procedures for cats and dogs at our Toledo clinic, using stringent surgical protocols.
Throughout each veterinary surgery, a dedicated nurse will administer anesthesia and continuously monitor your pet using electronic patient monitoring equipment. Pain management will also be provided.
Once your pet's surgery is complete, your vet will provide you with detailed instructions for post-operative care at home, including instructions regarding administering medications, changing dressings, signs of infection to watch for, and when to bring your pet back for a follow-up appointment.
What to Expect from Pet Surgery
At Shoreland Animal Hospital we believe that communication is a vital part of providing your pet with the best possible care. Our team will always keep you fully informed about why we are recommending a particular surgical procedure and regarding any post-operative care your pet will need at home. We practice stringent surgical protocols at our clinic.
Surgical Procedures
At Shoreland Animal Hospital, we perform medical and emergency veterinary surgeries to help treat disease and conditions in pets or to repair injuries sustained through trauma.
Our Toledo vets routinely perform the following elective and non-elective surgeries:
- Soft Tissue Surgery
For pets suffering from ear, nose, and throat disorders, we offer soft tissue surgical procedures.
These procedures are also available for hepatic, urogenital, oncological, cardiothoracic, gastrointestinal, and skin disorders
- Spaying & Neutering
When we spay or neuter a cat or dog, we surgically sterilize them to prevent disease and provide them with an extended life expectancy
- Mass Removal
Cats and dogs can develop masses associated with the skin. Masses can also grow inside a body cavity and can be serious or life-threatening.
Mass removal surgery is a fairly common procedure for both cats and dogs.
While not all lumps and bumps are cancerous, when a pet is diagnosed with cancer we are able to perform a range of surgical procedures to remove the mass.
- Foreign Body
Sometimes, foreign objects are ingested or can get stuck inside a cat's or dog's body.
Whether your pet has eaten an object they shouldn't have or an accident has left them injured, we can perform foreign body surgery to remove it.
In some cases, specialized skills or equipment are needed to perform pet surgery. If that is the case for your animal, your vet will refer you to a cat or dog surgeon near Toledo and work closely with your veterinary surgeon to ensure that your dog or cat receives the very best care.
- Wounds
Wounds occur when living tissue has been cut, broken, burnt, torn, or otherwise damaged.
It's imperative that these wounds be cleaned, disinfected, and appropriately cared for by a qualified veterinarian as soon as possible.
- Dental Surgery
Our veterinarians provide dental surgeries for dogs and cats. These surgeries can range from tooth extractions to gum disease treatment and jaw fracture repairs.
The Surgery Process
We recommend surgery only when it is in the best interests of your furry companion. We will ensure that you fully understand why we are recommending surgery and that you are comfortable making the decision to move ahead.
If your pet requires advanced care, our vets will refer you to a veterinary surgeon near Toledo, and work closely with your vet surgeon to ensure that your pet receives the best possible care.
Surgical protocols at our clinic include:
Pre-surgical assessments. We will confirm the specifics of the procedure, complete a physical examination of the patient, and make sure blood tests have been completed and reviewed by the vet in order to determine if your pet faces any risk of anesthesia-related complications.
Dedicated surgical suites. Veterinary surgeries are performed in a dedicated surgical suite. This room is kept completely sterile to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
Surgical attire. Our staff wears disposable caps and masks at all times when they are in the surgical suite. Those involved in the procedure itself will also wear sterile gowns and single-use gloves.
Sterile packs and equipment. We carefully clean, sterilize and wrap our surgical instruments and equipment prior to every surgery.
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C-Sections
At Shoreland Animal Hospital, our dedicated veterinarians perform scheduled and emergency C-sections for Toledo dogs and cats. Request Appointment What is a C-Section? A C-section (or cesarean) is major surgery. It involves the removal of puppies or kittens from the uterus of a dog or cat. C-sections are often performed in e...Read more » -
Dental Surgery
At Shoreland Animal Hospital, our veterinary team provides dental surgery services for Toledo pets suffering from a wide variety of oral health issues. Request Appointment What is Dental Surgery? Dental surgery is any surgical procedure, which addresses oral health issues experienced by your pet. Routine dental health care, b...Read more » -
Soft Tissue Surgery
At Shoreland Animal Hospital, we provide a range of soft tissue surgical procedures for our cat and dog patients in Toledo and surrounding communities. Whether your pet needs surgery as part of their oncology treatment, or a simple spay or neuter procedure, our skilled vets are here to help. Request Appointment Wh...Read more » -
Spaying & Neutering Clinic in Toledo
Two common surgeries that we perform at Shoreland Animal Hospital are spay and neuter procedures. They help to control the number of unwanted animals in the Toledo area and offer cats and dogs a variety of health benefits. Request Appointment Spaying and Neutering for Cats & Dogs? The terms spaying and neutering both...Read more » -
Tibial Tuberosity Advancement
Tibial Tuberosity Advancement is a surgical procedure that can help some Toledo dogs with knee pain regain better mobility and reduce pain. Request Appointment What is Tibial Tuberosity Advancement? Tibial Tuberosity Advancement (TTA) is a surgery used to treat cranial cruciate ligament rupture in the stifle (knee) join...Read more »