Surgical Procedures to Maintain & Restore Pet Health
At Muskoka Bay Animal Clinic, we offer a wide range of surgical procedures to help maintain and restore good health for your dog or cat.
Our team knows that the prospect of bringing your pet in for surgery can be frightening. Rest assured that we only recommend surgery when it is in the best interest of your beloved companion.
We strive to ensure that you fully understand why we are recommending a particular surgery for your pet and that you feel fully informed and comfortable making the decision to go ahead with the procedure.
Surgery at Our Veterinary Hospital
At Muskoka Bay Animal Clinic, we perform medical and emergency surgeries on cats and dogs to help repair injuries and treat diseases.
Our veterinarians may perform or refer out the following elective and non-elective surgeries:
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Soft Tissue Surgery
Soft tissue surgery covers a range of procedures, including mass removals and treatment of flesh wounds. Almost all surgeries not considered orthopedic fall under the category of soft tissue surgery.
This also includes procedures for urogenital, oncological, gastrointestinal, and skin disorders.
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Spaying & Neutering
Spaying and neutering are two of the most common surgical procedures performed in veterinary clinics across North America. These operations are performed in order to sterilize pets, prevent disease, and provide dogs and cats with an extended life expectancy.
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C-Sections
Cesarean sections are performed to surgically remove puppies or kittens from their mother's uterus when the mother is unable to safely give birth naturally. We perform C-sections as emergency procedures only and do not offer scheduled C-sections.
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Mass Removal
Masses can also grow on or under the skin or inside a body cavity. While some masses may be removed for aesthetic purposes, others can be serious or even life-threatening.
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Foreign Body Removal
Sometimes, foreign objects are ingested by curious dogs and cats and become stuck inside the pet's body.
Whether your pet has eaten an object they shouldn't have or an accident has left them injured, we can perform foreign body surgery to remove it.
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Wound Repair
Wounds occur when living tissue has been cut, broken, burnt, torn, or otherwise damaged. It is essential for wounds to be cleaned, disinfected, and appropriately cared for by a qualified veterinarian as soon as possible to avoid infection and other complications.
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Dental Surgery
Our veterinarians in Gravenhurst provide dental surgeries for dogs and cats to relieve pain and restore good oral health. These surgeries include tooth extractions, gum disease treatment, and oral mass removal.
The Surgery Process
Before any surgery, we will complete a thorough pre-surgical assessment. This includes a comprehensive physical examination of your dog or cat as well as blood tests to determine if they face an increased risk of anesthesia-related complications.
During each surgery, one of our veterinary team members will administer anesthesia and continuously monitor your pet using electronic patient monitoring equipment. Pain management will also be provided.
Post-operative monitoring and pain management are our priorities once the procedure is complete. When your pet is ready to go home, your veterinarian will provide you with detailed instructions for at-home care.
Sterilization Protocols
Surgical protocols at our clinic include dedicated surgical suites which are kept completely sterile to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
Our staff wear sterile attire at all times when they are in the surgical suite, and we carefully clean, sterilize and wrap our surgical instruments and equipment before every surgery.