We perform elective surgeries such as spays and neuters, along with non-elective surgeries including C-sections, mass removals, wound repairs, and eye, ear, nose, and throat surgeries. Our West Kelowna Veterinary team is dedicated to providing high-quality surgical care.
Emergency Pet Surgery in West Kelowna
We perform elective surgeries such as spays and neuters, along with non-elective surgeries including C-sections, mass removals, wound repairs, and eye, ear, nose, and throat surgeries.
Prior to undergoing surgery, we conduct a thorough physical exam. Since not all issues can be detected through examination alone, we recommend pre-anesthetic blood testing for our patients. Our West Kelowna Veterinary team at West Kelowna Animal Hospital ensures your pet receives the best surgical care.
Spaying
Spaying your pet is a procedure that prevents female animals from becoming pregnant and 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 problem, keeping more animals out of shelters.
Spaying, which involves removing the ovaries and uterus, is a surgical procedure that requires anesthesia. Our West Kelowna Veterinary 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 West Kelowna Animal Hospital.
Neutering
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 behaviors, 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 West Kelowna Veterinary team 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 our clinic. Our team is here to provide expert advice and top-notch care for your pet.
Soft Tissue Surgery
We perform many types of soft tissue surgeries at our clinic. Soft tissue surgeries, which are not associated with bone, can provide many benefits to pets. Our West Kelowna Animal Hospital offers comprehensive surgical services for pets, including both routine and emergency pet surgery.
The most common soft tissue surgery performed on pets is the removal of masses or lumps. Most masses, once removed and tested, are found to be benign (non-harmful); however, occasionally, they are more serious. Early removal and accurate diagnosis of a lump are necessary to improve the outcome for your pet if the mass is cancerous. Understanding the average cost of pet surgery can help you plan for these procedures.
If your dog suffers from frequent ear infections, surgical intervention can reduce their occurrence by improving airflow into the ear canal. This type of dog surgery can greatly enhance your pet’s quality of life.
Surgery can also help resolve several problems related to the eyes. Tearing in your pet’s eyes can indicate an infection or damage to the cornea (the outer layer of the eye). Surgery may allow the cornea to heal faster with less scarring, improving your pet’s vision. In some pets, the eyelashes may damage the cornea. Surgical intervention improves comfort, reduces the chances of corneal scarring, and enhances long-term vision.
Please contact our West Kelowna Animal Hospital if you’d like to discuss how soft tissue surgery might be able to help your pet. Our West Kelowna Veterinary team is here to provide expert advice and care for your pet’s surgery for animals.