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Surgical Procedures
Aural Hematoma
'Aural' (not 'oral') means 'pertaining to the ear.' The aural hematoma results when an animal breaks a blood vessel in the flap of the ear. The ear flap fills with blood and becomes like a heavy water balloon hanging from the pet's head.
The Bite Wound Abscess
A week doesn't go by around here without seeing a cat or two in this condition. Cats fight, bite, and get infected.
Cherry Eye
Has a red lump suddenly appeared in the corner of your pet's eye? We can remove it.
Declawing and its Alternatives
Having a hard time deciding between keeping your beloved cat or having your sofa ripped to shreds? We can discuss options such as claw removal or soft claw application to help.
Ectopic Ureters
Sometimes the difficult to house-train puppy has a bigger problem: an anatomical defect that alters the basic plumbing of her urinary tract. This condition is rare but if you are reading this, we can guess you may have a suspect case at home.
Enucleation
Enucleation means 'removal of the eye.' If this is an option that may benefit your pet, come discuss it with us.
Hemangiopericytoma
The hemangiopericytoma is a common tumor in the dog generally arising on the limbs and appearing as a round nodule. It derives from pericytes associated with blood vessels and, at least in some cases, involves a chromosome abnormality (usually an extra or an absent chromosome).
Histiocytoma
The histiocytoma is a common benign tumor of younger dogs (and the occasional cat). While it eventually goes away by itself, it can be itchy while it lasts and usually has a moist or even slightly bloody surface. It must be distinguished from some of its more malignant cousins so some kind of diagnostic testing is generally recommended.
Lateral Ear Resection
Recurring ear infection is a plague to many dogs and to their owners who must treat them. The on-going infection simply continues and never goes away. The Lateral Ear Resection is a surgery that changes the conformation of the pet's "J-shaped" ear canal to a canal that is horizontal-only, like the human ear canal. This improves ventilation to the ear and facilitates cleaning. Is this surgery for your pet?
Mammary Tumors in Dogs
We all know the importance of breast cancer and its prevention in our own species but it may be a surprise to find that breast (mammary) cancer occurs in our pets, too.
Canine and Feline Neuter
Neutering a dog will help prevent or curtail a number of unpleasant behavioral problems and can also prevent prostate disease. This simple surgery is an important part of responsible pet ownership.
Pyometra
"Pyometra" is the life-threatening infection of the uterus which generally occurs in middle-aged to older female dogs in the six weeks following heat. The uterus with pyometra swells dramatically and is filled with pus, bacteria, dying tissue, and toxins. Without treatment, the pet is expected to die.
Ruptured Anterior Cruciate Ligament (RACL)
This is the most common rear leg injury of the dog and usually requires surgery.
Sebaceous Gland Tumors
This is not a Viral Papilloma! If you have an older dog and the 'warts' are not confined to the face or mouth, then these may be sebaceous gland tumors.
The Canine and Feline Spay
Spaying your pet is very important, not only to keep down pet overpopulation, but for the health of your pet, as well.
The spleen is an organ that helps store red blood cells and helps with immune function by acting like a lymph node, but when it grows even a benign growth a life-threatening spleen rupture can occur. Fortunately, we can live quite happily without a spleen.
Total Ear Canal Ablation (TECA)
Sometimes an ear infection is hopeless. When an ear reaches its "end stage" a surgical solution is necessary to put an end to the on-going ear cleanings and treatments once and for all. Is this surgery for your pet?