We perform elective surgeries such as spays and neuters. Along with non-elective surgeries such as C-sections, mass removals, wound repairs, eye, ear, nose and throat surgeries.
EMERGENCY VETERINARY CLINIC IN KELOWNA
We perform elective surgeries such as spays and neuters. Along with non-elective surgeries such as C-sections, mass removals, wound repairs, eye, ear, nose and throat surgeries.
Prior to undergoing surgery, we perform a thorough physical exam. As not all problems can be detected on examination, we recommend our patients have pre-anesthetic blood testing prior to undergoing surgery.
Spaying
Spaying your pet is the procedure, which prevents female animals from becoming pregnant and reproducing, Spaying has many benefits and can help your dog or cat live a longer, healthier life. Spaying will stop your female pet from going into heat, preventing the pacing and crying that happens with female cats. 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. In addition, spaying your pet will help 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. We follow strict protocols and continually monitor your pet’s vital signs to help 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 clinic.
Neutering
Neutering is the procedure, which prevents male animals from reproducing, and can help your dog or cat live a longer, healthier life. By neutering your pet, you’re reducing or eliminating his risk for prostate and testicular cancer, as well as sexually transmitted diseases. Neutering will also reduce or eliminate undesirable and embarrassing behaviour, including roaming, fighting, humping, and spraying. Neutering will not change your pet’s personality.
Neutering, which involves removing the testicles, is a surgical procedure that requires anesthesia. We follow strict protocols and continually monitor your pet’s vital signs to help ensure his safety.
If you’re struggling with the decision of whether to neuter your pet or would like to set up an appointment to learn more about this procedure, call or visit our clinic.
Soft Tissue Surgery
We perform many types of soft tissue surgeries at our clinic. Soft tissue surgeries are those that are not associated with bone. These surgeries can provide many benefits to pets.
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 (nonharmful); however, occasionally they are more serious. Early removal and accurate diagnosis of a lump is necessary to improve the outcome in your pet if the mass is cancerous.
If your dog suffers from frequent ear infections, surgical intervention can reduce their occurrence by improving airflow into the ear canal.
Surgery can also help resolve several problems related to the eyes. Tearing in your pet’s eyes can mean an infection is present or may be a sign that the cornea (outer layer of the eye) has been damaged. Surgery may allow the cornea to heal faster with less scarring, improving your pet’s ability to see. In some pets, the eyelashes may damage the cornea. Surgical intervention improves comfort in these pets, reduces the chances of corneal scarring, and enhances the pet’s vision in the long term.
Please contact us if you’d like to discuss how soft tissue surgery might be able to help your pet.