Animal Surgery in West Kelowna

Spaying your pet is a procedure that prevents female animals from reproducing. Spaying has many benefits and can help your dog or cat live a longer, healthier life. This procedure will stop your female pet from going into heat, preventing the pacing and crying often seen in female cats. Importantly, spaying will not change your pet’s personality. Spaying your female pet protects her from potentially deadly diseases, including bacterial infections, reproductive tract diseases, and several types of cancer. Additionally, spaying helps control the dog and cat overpopulation, keeping more animals out of shelters. 

Spaying, which involves removing the ovaries and uterus, is a surgical procedure, that requires anesthesia. Our team follows strict protocols and continually monitors your pet’s vital signs to ensure her safety. 

If you’re struggling with the decision of whether to spay your pet or would like to set up an appointment to learn more about this procedure, call or visit our animal hospital in West Kelowna.

Neutering is a procedure that prevents male animals from reproducing and can help your dog or cat live a longer, healthier life. By neutering your pet, you reduce his risk of prostate and testicular cancer, as well as sexually transmitted diseases. Neutering also reduces undesirable behaviours, including roaming, fighting, humping, and spraying, without changing your pet’s personality. 

Neutering, which involves removing the testicles, is a surgical procedure that requires anesthesia. Our team at Lakecity Animal Hospital follows strict protocols and continually monitors your pet’s vital signs to ensure his safety during the procedure. 

If you’re deciding whether to neuter your pet or want to learn more about this procedure, call or visit Lakecity Animal Hospital in West Kelowna. Our team is here to provide expert advice and top-notch care for your pet. 

Lumps and bumps are common in pets, but early removal and testing are important to determine whether they’re harmless or something more serious. Most masses are benign, but some can be cancerous and require quick treatment to protect your pet’s health. At Lakecity Animal Hospital, we perform lumpectomies with precision and care, sending tissue for accurate diagnosis to guide next steps. By acting early, you can improve your pet’s outcome and give them the best chance at a long, healthy life.

Beyond mass removals, our team performs a variety of soft tissue surgeries to improve your pet’s comfort and quality of life, including:

• Ear Surgeries: For pets with chronic ear infections, surgical intervention improves airflow in the ear canal, reducing infections and discomfort.
• Eye Surgeries: Corrects issues such as corneal injuries or eyelashes that irritate the eye, helping the cornea heal faster, preventing scarring, and protecting long-term vision.

Pets are naturally curious, and sometimes that means swallowing objects they shouldn’t. A gastrotomy (stomach surgery) or enterotomy (intestinal surgery) is performed to safely remove foreign bodies that could otherwise cause blockages, pain, or life-threatening complications. Our veterinary team uses advanced surgical techniques and careful monitoring to ensure your pet’s safe recovery.

Accidents and injuries can happen when you least expect them. Emergency wound repair addresses cuts, bites, or trauma that require immediate medical attention to prevent infection and promote healing. Our veterinary team provides prompt surgical care and ongoing monitoring to ensure your pet recovers safely and comfortably.

Pyometra is a serious, life-threatening infection of the uterus that can occur in unspayed female pets. Surgery is the only effective treatment, involving removal of the infected uterus and ovaries to eliminate the infection and prevent recurrence. Prompt surgical intervention is critical, and our veterinary team is equipped to provide emergency care to give your pet the best chance at recovery.

Certain conditions may require surgery on internal organs such as the liver, spleen, kidneys, or bladder. These procedures can address issues like bladder stones, organ enlargement, or internal bleeding, helping restore your pet’s health and comfort. Our veterinary team uses advanced surgical techniques and strict safety protocols, with continuous monitoring to support a smooth recovery.

Some pets may need a caesarean section if complications arise during labour or if natural delivery isn’t safe. A C-section allows our veterinary team to deliver the puppies or kittens quickly while keeping the mother stable and comfortable. With careful anesthesia and monitoring, we work to ensure the health and safety of both mom and her newborns.