- Pre-anesthetic screening tests — Each pet undergoes a complete physical examination and blood screening to evaluate organ function before anesthesia.
- Customized anesthetic protocols — We use information from your pet’s health history and pre-anesthetic tests to customize the safest anesthetic plan for their needs.
- Continuous monitoring — Your pet is assigned a dedicated team member who oversees their care for the day, including preoperative preparation, intraoperative monitoring, and post-operative recovery. We use advanced equipment and techniques to monitor vital signs and anesthetic depth throughout each procedure.
- Ovariohysterectomy (i.e., spay)
- Orchiectomy (i.e., neuter)
- Oral surgery
- Mass excision
- Ophthalmic surgeries
- Urogenital surgeries (e.g., cystotomy, perineal urethrostomy)
- Anal sacculectomy
- Mastectomy
- Limited orthopedic procedures
- Abdominal procedures (e.g., laparotomy, gastrotomy, enterotomy)
- Splenectomy
- Cesarean section
Pain can impede your pet’s recovery and cause not only physical discomfort but also emotional stress. However, we know that surgery causes pain, so we use research-backed pain management strategies that we begin in anticipation of a painful event and continue through recovery and home care. Strategies include multi-modal drug therapies, laser therapy, hot and cold therapy, and physical rehabilitation exercises.
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Pain can impede your pet’s recovery and cause not only physical discomfort but also emotional stress. However, we know that surgery causes pain, so we use research-backed pain management strategies that we begin in anticipation of a painful event and continue through recovery and home care. Strategies include multi-modal drug therapies, laser therapy, hot and cold therapy, and physical rehabilitation exercises.
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