Veterinary Service
Pet Soft-Tissue Surgery
At our clinic, we carry out a variety of soft tissue procedures. Non-bone procedures are ones performed on soft tissue. Pets who have these operations may profit greatly.
The excision of tumors or lumps is perhaps the most frequent soft tissue surgery performed on animals. After being removed and examined, most of these masses are determined to be benign (harmless), but occasionally they are more problematic. If growth is malignant, early removal and precise diagnosis are essential to your pet’s recovery.
Several eye-related issues can also be resolved through surgery. Tearing in your pet’s eyes could indicate an infection or even damage to the cornea, the outer layer of the eye. Surgery might help your pet’s cornea recover more quickly and with fewer scars, which would improve vision. In some animals, the eyelashes can harm the cornea. These animals are more comfortable after surgery, which also lowers their risk of developing corneal scarring and improves their vision over the long run.
Mass Removal Surgery at Mill Brook Animal Clinic
What to Expect and How to Prepare
Mass removals are performed routinely at Mill Brook Animal Clinic. Because each case is unique, the procedure may differ from patient to patient. That said, the preparation and expectations for your pet’s journey will typically be the same.
Pre-Operative Blood Work
All pets should have pre-operative blood work done. This can be completed up to two months prior to the procedure. Please schedule this if not already done.
The Night Before – No Food from 10 PM; Water is Okay!
Unless you have been instructed otherwise, all dogs must be fasted from 10 pm the night prior to the procedure. Please allow your dog access to water! Some dogs are prescribed Cerenia (an anti-nausea pill) to be given at this time.
The Day of the Procedure – 8 AM Admission!
Admission is at 8 am. After a physical exam, your pet gets their own private kennel. Pre-medications are administered. Once the procedure is completed, the anesthesia is turned off, and your pet wakes up within a couple of minutes.
Recovery
All our kennels are in the treatment area, so we can keep a constant eye on your pet during their recovery. We will text or call you to inform you the procedure has been completed. A couple of hours after the procedure, your pet is ready to go home.
Discharge and Home Care – Discharge is Between 12 PM and 3 PM.
A surgery technician will review all discharge information with you and provide you with a copy in writing. Any medications to go home will be dispensed during the discharge. If we think a post-operative check is needed, we will schedule it then.
Mass Removal Surgery at Mill Brook Animal Clinic
What to Expect and How to Prepare
Mass removals are performed routinely at Mill Brook Animal Clinic. Because each case is unique, the procedure may differ from patient to patient. That said, the preparation and expectations for your pet’s journey will typically be the same.
All pets should have pre-operative blood work done. This can be completed up to two months prior to the procedure. Please schedule this if not already done.
The Night Before – No Food from 10 PM; Water is Okay!
Unless you have been instructed otherwise, all pets must be fasted from 10 pm the night prior to the procedure. Please allow your pet access to water! Some pets are prescribed Cerenia (an anti-nausea pill) to be given at this time.
The Day of the Procedure – 8 AM Admission!
Admission is at 8 am. After a physical exam, your pet gets their own private kennel. Pre-medications are administered. Once the procedure is completed, the anesthesia is turned off, and your pet wakes up within a couple of minutes.
Recovery
All our kennels are in the treatment area, so we can keep a constant eye on your pet during their recovery. We will text or call you to inform you the procedure has been completed. A couple of hours after the procedure, your pet is ready to go home.
Discharge and Home Care – Discharge is Between 12 PM and 3 PM.
A surgery technician will review all discharge information with you and provide you with a copy in writing. Any medications to go home will be dispensed during the discharge. If we think a post-operative check is needed, we will schedule it then.
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