Surgical Procedures For Dogs and Cats

When your pet needs surgery, it may feel overwhelming. But don’t worry, surgery in veterinary medicine has come a long way, and there are many modern options that make surgery easier for your furry friend. Our team at Hamilton Animal Care is experienced with performing veterinary surgery on cats and dogs and is here to guide you throughout the process!

Common Surgical Procedures

Our veterinarians routinely perform the following cat and dog surgery:

Pet Endoscopies

An endoscopy is a procedure that lets your vet look inside your pet using a small camera. It’s perfect for checking out areas like their stomach, intestines, or even the lungs—without the need for a big incision. This method is great for diagnosing problems like constant vomiting, coughing, or tummy troubles.

Because vet endoscopies are less invasive, your pet will have an easier recovery and feel less discomfort. If our veterinary team thinks an endoscopy is necessary but doesn’t have the equipment, we may refer you to a veterinary surgical specialist who can perform the cat or dog endoscopy procedure.

Mass Removals

Finding a lump on your pet can be scary, but not all bumps are bad! Mass removal surgery is all about getting rid of unwanted lumps, whether they’re on your pet's skin or deeper inside their body. After removing the mass, it gets tested to see if it’s benign (harmless) or malignant (cancerous).

In many cases, our highly-trained vets can handle mass removals. However, if the mass is in a tricky spot, our team may recommend a specialist to remove it safely and effectively.

Soft Tissue Surgery

Veterinary soft tissue surgery involves working with your pet’s organs, muscles, or other soft areas. This can include surgeries for things like bladder stones, hernias, or intestinal issues. These surgeries help fix internal problems your pet might have going on that can’t be solved with medication alone.

While our vets can take care of many of these surgeries, we may refer you to a specialist if the cat or dog soft tissue surgery involves more sensitive or complicated areas.

Hamilton Animal Care offers a full range of surgical services to keep your pet healthy and thriving. From routine spay and neuter to advanced soft tissue, and ophthalmic procedures, our experienced team provides high-quality care every step of the way. Every surgery includes a full pre-surgical exam, monitored anesthesia, pain management, and attentive post-op care. Learn more about our surgical offerings on our website.

• Routine Surgeries
  • Spay (including giant breed dogs), neuter, cryptorchid neuters, prophylactic gastropexy
• Non-Routine Surgeries
  • Tumor removals, cystotomies (bladder surgery), vulvoplasty, anal gland removal, stenotic nares repair, aural/ear hematoma repair, hernia repairs, gastric/intestinal biopsies, esophageal feeding tube placement/management 
• Amputations
  • Limb, toe and tail amputations 
• Ocular/Eye Surgeries
  • Entropion, cherry eye, eyelid mass removals, enucleations 
• Emergency Surgeries
  • Foreign body removals, splenectomies, gall bladder removals, exploratory laparotomies, wound/bite repairs, nasal biopsy/explore, nephrectomy (kidney removal), urinary obstruction, gastric dilation and volvulus, pyometra, thoracocentesis 

Pet Surgery

Veterinary medicine has a ton of advanced tools to help your pet heal safely and quickly from surgery. Whether your pet needs a mass removed or a more specialized procedure like laser surgery, we’ve got you covered. And if your pet needs more advanced care, we’ll make sure you’re connected with the right specialist.

If you have questions or concerns about the surgical procedures we offer at Hamilton Animal Care, call us or book an appointment online below!