Surgery

In our dedicated surgery we are able to perform numerous types procedures.:
from the daily desexing operations to advanced soft tissue operations such as bowel resections and complicated orthopaedic surgery.

Like our human counterparts the surgery is done under sterile conditions. The surgeons will be dressed like they have come off the set of ER in full sterile surgical gowns and gloves, caps and masks. All the equipment is autoclaved to ensure sterility.

Safety is imperative during any operation, routinely blood samples are performed and intravenous fluids are admistered before beginning an operation. Our patients are monitored by trained veterinary nurses with specialized monitors that measure blood pressure, respiration and the heart during the procedure. This ensures a safe and happy outcome.

Consideration for your Pet at Surgery

When your pet has a surgical procedure there are additional considerations

Intravenous fluid therapy (IV Drip)

During an anaesthetic the blood pressure drops. This can reduce the blood supply to the internal organs. In at risk patients this can  lead to organ damage or failure This happens especially during long anaesthetics. Older animals are particularly  risk of organ damage. The IV drip minimises stabilises the blood pressure and maintain blood supply to the vital organs. 

The fluids are administered through an intravenous cannula which is placed into a vein in the leg. Pets tend to recover more quickly and pleasantly  on intravenous fluids.

Pain Control

We take particular care to ensure our pets are treated with pain killers before the surgery begins to limit any discomfort your animal may feel.  Although are pets are generally a lot more brave than us, they experience pain in just the same way as us.

Pain is debilitating as can be prevented with an course of pain killers after surgery.

Pre Anaesthetic Blood Testing.

Pre Anaesthetic Blood tests are used to screen the internal functioning of the body. It is often the case that internal illness may not be apparent on physical exam. These blood tests can reveal problems that may complicate an anaesthetic. This allows us to tailor an anesthetic to your pet’s needs.

This is particularly important in older animals but safe idea to do in all animals undergoing surgery.

All in all these measures to limit any risk to your loved pet and make surgery the safest it can be.