Pet Surgeries
Surgical Procedures for Cats and Dogs
From routine surgeries to complex cases, we are experienced and equipped to take great care of your pet.
At Madison Veterinary Hospital, we perform surgical procedures to support your pet’s long-term health or provide life-saving care when it’s needed most.
We specialize in routine procedures like spay and neuter surgery, as well as complex cases of orthopedic or foreign object removal. Below are some of the common surgeries we offer.
Common Surgical Procedures
1. Spay Surgery & Neuter Surgery
Routine reproductive surgeries prevent unwanted litters, improve hormonal driven behaviors and reduce the risk of certain cancers.
- Spay (Ovariohysterectomy – removal of ovaries and uterus in females)
- Neuter (Castration – removal of testicles in males)
2. Mass Removal / Tumor Removal
Early detection and removal for masses and tumors provides the best possible outcome and prognosis.
- Removal of Benign Growths like Lipomas (fatty-tumors), Moles and Cysts
- Removal and Biopsies of Potential Cancerous Tumors
3. Wound Care & Laceration Repair
- Suturing Cuts or Lacerations
- Treating Bite Wounds
- Treating Abscesses
- Drain Placements
4. Eye & Ear Procedures
- Cherry Eye (prolapsed gland of third eyelid – common in brachycephalic breeds)
- Entropion and Ectropion Repair (eyelid deformities)
- Ear Pinna Hematoma Repair (correction of blood-filled swelling in the ear flap)
- Tumor Removals (eyelids and ear canals)
5. Hernia Repair
- Umbilical Hernias (typically corrected during spay/neuter if present)
- Inguinal Hernia (common hernia in groin of older dogs)
6. Foreign Body Removal
Pets sometimes swallow things they shouldn’t. We perform:
- Gastrotomies (to remove foreign body from stomach)
- Enterotomies (to remove foreign body from intestines)
- Intestinal Resection and Anastomosis (removal of dying intestines)
7. Orthopedic Procedures
- Lateral Suture Repair (for ruptured cruciate ligaments)
- Femoral Head Ostectomy (FHO)
- Patellar Wedge Resection (for luxating knee caps)
- Intramedullary Pin and Cerclage Wire Fixation (for simple long bone fractures)
- Limb, Digit and Tail Amputations
8. Speciality Surgical Procedures
- Stenotic Nares Correction and Elongated Soft Palate Repair (brachycephalic breeds)
- Analsaculectomy (removal of anal glands)
- Perineal Urethrostomy (removal of penis in obstructed male cat)
- Subtotal Colectomy (removal of part of colon in constipated cats)
- Thyroidectomy and Parathyroidectomy (removal of thyroid and parathyroid glands)
- Nephrectomy (removal of kidney)
- Splenectomy (removal of all or part of the spleen)
Important Surgery Information for all Pets Undergoing Surgery
- Recommend Pre-operative Exams
- Recommend Pre-operative Bloodwork
- General Anesthesia and Anesthetic Monitoring Provided
- Intravenous Catheter and Fluid Administration Required
- Receive Pain Management Before, During and After Surgery
- Typically Require E-collar or Surgical Suit to Protect the Surgical Area
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We are excited to serve you and your furry family members and look forward to meeting you soon!
