Veterinary Surgery

Professional Surgical Care for Your Pet at Kindness Animal Hospital

At Kindness Animal Hospital, we understand that the prospect of pet surgery can be concerning for many pet owners. That’s why we’ve developed comprehensive surgical protocols that prioritize your pet’s safety and comfort throughout every procedure, from routine operations to emergency surgeries.

In addition to spays, neuters and dental prophylaxis, our skilled doctors are experienced and proficient in the following procedures:

• Mass removal and biopsy
• Lacerations
• Bladder stone removal
• (ACL) Cruciate repair
• Luxating patella repair
• Gastropexy
• Pyometra
• C-section
• Gastrointestinal foreign body removal
• Intestinal resection and anastomosis
• Ear hematoma
• Cherry eye replacement
• Entropion repair
• Corneal injury repair
• Enucleation
• Splenectomy
• Tooth Extractions
• Shoulder OCD lesion repair
• Exotic procedures
• Nephrectomy
• Grid keratotomy
• Lateral ear resection

More about ACL (cranial cruciate) Repair:

Dr. Hurst has over 20 years experience repairing torn cranial cruciate ligaments (also called ACL). This is a common knee injury in dogs resulting in severe lameness. She performs a lateral extracapsular stabilization using Orthofiber and crimps. Most patients have excellent return to function.

Our Advanced Surgical Safety Protocol

Your pet’s surgical experience begins with a thorough pre-operative assessment. Our veterinarians conduct a detailed examination and perform essential blood tests to ensure your pet is healthy enough for surgery. We then place an intravenous catheter to maintain your pet’s hydration and provide immediate medication access if needed.

State-of-the-Art Surgical Monitoring

During surgery, we maintain the highest standards of patient care and monitoring. Your pet’s comfort is enhanced by our heated surgery table, while our advanced monitoring equipment continuously tracks vital signs including:

• Body temperature
• Heart rate
• Blood oxygen levels

Our dedicated veterinary assistants provide constant supervision throughout the procedure, carefully documenting all vital signs and ensuring your pet’s well-being at every step.

Comprehensive Pain Management

Pain management is a crucial component of our surgical protocol. We administer pain medication both before and after surgery to ensure your pet’s comfort throughout the entire process. This proactive approach to pain control helps promote faster healing and recovery.

Post-Operative Care and Recovery

Our attentive care continues well after surgery is complete. We closely monitor your pet during recovery until they are fully awake and alert enough to enjoy their breakfast. This careful observation period helps ensure a smooth transition from surgery to recovery.

Schedule An Appointment Today

Contact our office today to schedule your pet’s comprehensive physical examination and take a proactive step toward ensuring their continued health and happiness. Make An Appointment today or give us a call at 918-970-4300.

Note:
We do not perform declaw surgery at our hospital. The latest research has shown that declawed cats can experience permanent nerve pain after the procedure, even if the whole 1st segment of bone is removed and even with the use of a laser. Declawed cats are also more likely to develop spinal arthritis due to postural changes caused by the procedure. Behavioral issues, likely due to chronic pain, can occur as well. Instead, we offer education on training your cat, performing nail trims and applying soft plastic nail caps.