Are you looking for an animal hospital near you for pet surgery and other services? Amigo Animal Hospital has a caring team of vets, Dr. Pamela McInroy and Dr. Alison Osbrink, and their supportive staff for your dog or cat's surgical and general care.
What Are Common Reasons for Pet Surgery?
Your pet can get into an accident or experience trauma that causes fractures or broken bones. Some breeds, particularly large dogs, may have joint and ligament issues due to weight bearing down on their limbs. Animals that are extremely active, such as sport or working dogs can also have this problem. Therefore, your local veterinarian may perform orthopedic surgery to correct these problems.
Soft tissue surgery may be necessary to repair wounds like lacerations after injury or trauma as well. Two of the most common surgeries for pets are spaying and neutering. Spaying for female pets removes ovaries and uterus while neutering in male animals removes the testicles.
How to Prepare My Pet for Surgery Near Me?
Your local vet will run several tests, such as blood tests, ultrasounds, or X-rays for proper evaluation. They'll also give you instructions to prepare at home to ensure your animal is ready. In most cases, your animal doctor will instruct you to avoid feeding your pet about 12 hours before surgery. Your vet will instruct you to set up a clean and quiet place for your pet to rest and recover after surgery. Even if you have other pets in the home, your recovering animal should be in a separate area until healed.
What Is Recovery Like?
Keep a close eye on your recovering pet for about a couple of weeks. Monitor the incision site for signs of infection, like oozing or bleeding. Limit your animal’s activity, including bathing, and prevent him from scratching or licking the incision. If your vet gives you medication for your pet, follow instructions as directed, as it may help your animal with pain relief or antibiotics to prevent infection.
Caring Pet Surgery Is Available in Westminster, CA
If your animal is sick with a disease like cancer, has a fracture, or needs to be spayed or neutered, Amigo Animal Hospital has a vet near you to help. Contact us today for an appointment by calling {PHONE}.