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Surgery

BelaCoop Animal Hospital provides a full range of surgical services. Surgeries we commonly perform include, but are not limited to:

Ovariohysterectomy (i.e., spay)
Neuter
Mass removal
Dental surgery
Laceration / Wound Care
Gastropexy
Abdominal exploratory, GI Surgery
Cystotomy
Cesarean section
Other

*Only emergency surgeries required a deposit.

Spay & Neuter

Spay and neuter procedures are the most common surgeries our veterinarians perform. We recommend spaying or neutering your pet, instead of breeding them. Caring for a pregnant female, and then puppies or kittens, is more time-consuming and expensive than most people realize.

Spay & Neuter

Spay and neuter procedures are the most common surgeries our veterinarians perform. We recommend spaying or neutering your pet, instead of breeding them. Caring for a pregnant female, and then puppies or kittens, is more time-consuming and expensive than most people realize.

Spay & Neuter Scheduling

While most pets can be spayed or neutered around 6 months of age, large-breed dogs should wait until they are fully grown. Our veterinary team will help you determine the best time to schedule your pet’s spay or neuter surgery.

Spay & Neuter Benefits

Spaying your female dog greatly reduces the likelihood of mammary cancer, which is common in intact dogs and those who are spayed later in life.
Neutering male pets eliminates the risk of testicular tumors, and reduces the risk for prostatic and urinary issues.
Spaying female pets eliminates the risk for uterine infection, which requires costly treatment, and can be life-threatening.
Neutering male pets reduces hormone-associated behaviors, such as roaming, aggression, and urine marking.
Spaying and neutering pets decreases the likelihood of unwanted puppies and kittens, and helps reduce the homeless pet population.

Anesthesia Safety

While every anesthetic procedure involves a small amount of risk, we take every possible precaution to minimize the likelihood of complications. Measures we take to ensure your pet’s safety include:

Thorough physical exam

A thorough physical exam is performed on every pet who undergoes anesthesia to assess their overall health.

Individualized anesthetic protocol

We use a combination of injectable and gas anesthetic medications for most pets; however, we will tailor the individual medications and doses to your pet’s specific needs.

Preanesthetic Testing

Blood work allows us to evaluate the health of your pet’s organs—particularly the liver and kidneys, which will metabolize the anesthetic medications. Higher-risk pets, such as elderly animals, may require additional tests to ensure they can safely undergo anesthesia.

Intravenous (IV) catheter and fluids

We recommend that every patient receive an IV catheter and fluids to ensure access to the bloodstream in case of an unforeseen emergency. Fluids help support the circulatory system, maintain blood pressure, and allow for faster anesthetic recovery.

Continuous anesthetic monitoring

A dedicated veterinary nurse will stay by your pet’s side throughout their entire procedure. Additionally, a digital monitor measures your pet’s heart rate and rhythm, blood pressure, oxygen and carbon dioxide levels, and body temperature.

Your pet’s safety is our top priority, which is why we use the most thorough processes and safest medications available.

What can I expect when my pet has surgery?

We will ask you to remove your pet’s food at 8 p.m. the evening before surgery, and water at midnight, to prevent regurgitation during anesthesia, which can lead to aspiration pneumonia. If blood work has not been performed recently, it will be run after your pet is dropped off the morning of their procedure. Approximately 30 minutes before your pet’s surgery, premedications will be administered to help them relax, and prevent surgical pain. After anesthesia is induced with an injectable medication, a breathing tube will be placed, and your pet will be maintained with gas anesthesia. Your pet will be closely monitored for the slightest sign of complications throughout the procedure, so we can intervene promptly if needed.

After your pet’s procedure, we may administer additional pain medications to keep them comfortable and help them recover without undue stress. Medications are often sent home to control pain and inflammation. It is important that you monitor your pet at home for postoperative complications, such as bleeding, swelling, and suture dehiscence, and call us immediately if you have any concerns.

Contact us to schedule your pet’s surgery, or with any questions you may have about their upcoming procedure.

What can I expect when my pet has surgery?

We will ask you to remove your pet’s food at 8 p.m. the evening before surgery, and water at midnight, to prevent regurgitation during anesthesia, which can lead to aspiration pneumonia. If blood work has not been performed recently, it will be run after your pet is dropped off the morning of their procedure. Approximately 30 minutes before your pet’s surgery, premedications will be administered to help them relax, and prevent surgical pain. After anesthesia is induced with an injectable medication, a breathing tube will be placed, and your pet will be maintained with gas anesthesia. Your pet will be closely monitored for the slightest sign of complications throughout the procedure, so we can intervene promptly if needed.

After your pet’s procedure, we may administer additional pain medications to keep them comfortable and help them recover without undue stress. Medications are often sent home to control pain and inflammation. It is important that you monitor your pet at home for postoperative complications, such as bleeding, swelling, and suture dehiscence, and call us immediately if you have any concerns.

Contact us to schedule your pet’s surgery, or with any questions you may have about their upcoming procedure.