SURGERY: Cutting Edge
Technological Edge: Surgery
Woodsdale Animal Hospital is equipped to handle both routine and complex surgical procedures. Every patient is thoroughly evaluated and their surgery protocol selected based on their individual needs. Exceptional skill, dedication, and solid pre- and post-operative protocols ensure the best possible outcome for our patients. We also offer CO2 laser surgery, which has many benefits over conventional scalpel surgery. Laser surgery offers better hemostasis (controlling bleeding) and visibility, less post-operative swelling, and decreased post-operative pain. This means your pet is feeling better after a procedure.
What does surgery include:
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Pre-surgical evaluation- We thoroughly examine your pet and verify that he or she is healthy enough for surgery. We require all pets 7 years of age and older to have blood work; and highly recommend it for all pets. Bloodwork can be run in our lab the morning before a procedure.
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Careful selection of anesthetics and sedatives—Continuous monitoring and short acting, anxiety easing sedatives are utilized as a complement to our inhalant anesthetics. Medication protocols are tailored to each patient.
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Pain management- We provide pain relief before, during, and after surgery.
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Post-operative stays-We offer the option of staying overnight for some surgical patients and may require it for more invasive procedures.
Surgeries are scheduled and performed Monday through Friday. Drop-off time is between 7:30 to 8 a.m.. Pick-up for outpatient procedures is generally between 4 and 5 p.m. If your pet is showing clear signs of illness (runny nose, fever, etc.) or the blood work reveals problems, we will reschedule or re-evaluate your pet for surgery.