Our team of veterinary surgeons at Rea Road Animal Hospital are well-equipped to perform both general and advanced surgeries with exceptional accuracy and success. We take all safety precautions to ensure your pet is comfortable and in the best care possible.
Prior to the procedure, a pre-surgical examination and blood sample is conducted to determine if the patient is healthy to undergo anesthesia and the surgery itself. We encourage owners to ask questions about the procedure during the pre-surgical examination.
During the surgery, a highly-trained member of our team will monitor the patient’s vital signs continuously to ensure maximum safety and comfort. Our goal is to use an appropriate amount of pain medication so when they wake up, the patient will be as comfortable as possible.
After the surgery, we will continue to monitor pain and ensure they are recovering from anesthesia as expected.
Our medical team has years of experience performing the following veterinary surgeries:
Spay/Neuter Surgery: a procedure recommended for all companion animals, spay/neuter surgery is typically done before an animal reaches its sexual maturity, although pets can benefit from this procedure at any age. Post-operation, pets can typically go home within the same day.
Soft Tissue Surgery: This term is typically any surgery that is unrelated to bones, joints or cartilage. Some of these procedures include emergency surgeries, mass removal, hernia repair, laceration repair, soft palate, biopsies, intestine and stomach, soft palate, or bladder stone removal.
Orthopedic Surgery: This type of surgery treats the knees, elbows, and hips. The most common need for a veterinary orthopedic surgery is caused from ACL tears in dogs. Dr. Allan Dozier has been performing orthopedic surgery for over 40 years on over 1,000 animals.
Our team of veterinary surgeons at Rea Road Animal Hospital are highly skilled in performing effective and safe spay and neuter surgeries. We suggest spaying or neutering pets once they have had all of their vaccinations, are at least 6 months old, and are not intended for breeding.
Unwanted litters are costly and time-consuming, so if you do not intend to responsibly breed your pet, spay/neuter surgery is the best option for you. In addition, thousands of animals are euthanized because shelters have reached capacity each year. For this reason, spay/neuter surgery is the best option for the community too!
Pets who are spayed or neutered tend to have longer lifespans, be more even-tempered, and better family pets. The surgery offers several other health and behavioral benefits for your pet, including:
The spay surgery for female pets prevents:
The neuter surgery for male pets prevents:
As with any veterinary surgery at Rea Road Animal Hospital, you can be sure you and your pet are in the right care and will be treated with the utmost care and compassion.
Just like an endoscopy is a minimal invasive procedure to help diagnose internal issues, a laparoscopy is a minimal invasive surgery to help fix those issues. A laparoscopy uses a narrow tube with a camera on the end to make small incisions in the skin. For many human procedures, laparoscopies are the standard of effectiveness and safety. Some circumstances where a pet will need a laparoscopy include:
Prior to surgery, the pet’s abdomen will be inflated with carbon dioxide in order to have enough space for safe movement within the body. During the surgery, a veterinarian uses instruments that can be inserted to make smaller incisions, and uses a monitor to complete the procedure on screen.
Laparoscopy procedures for pets provide many benefits, including:
At Rea Road Animal Hospital, we are proud to offer laparoscopy procedures in-house using cutting-edge modern technology and care of our highly-trained team.
Our goal at Rea Road Animal Hospital is to help your pet live their healthiest and longest life possible, beginning with knowing how to manage their pain. Since your pet can’t tell you when or where they’re in pain, it’s important to be aware of the signs and symptoms in order to help manage pain and seek the appropriate treatment timely.
Two types of pain your pet can suffer from are acute pain and chronic pain.
Whether acute or chronic pain, providing appropriate pain management is vital for your pet’s quality of life.
Common signs or symptoms of pet pain can include:
In order to manage pain in pets, some treatment plans may include:
Medication: Typically the best and easiest option, medication is prescribed by a veterinarian and is most recommended for chronic pain. It is important to note that medication should always be prescribed to your pet, as certain medications (including human medication) can be dangerous and potentially life threatening.
Laser Therapy: Laser therapy is a great option for a non-invasive treatment which helps with the healing process. In most cases, after only one session you will see a difference in your pet’s behavior and symptoms. Veterinarians can recommend the duration and number of sessions depending on the severity of your pet’s pain.
Supplements: Supplements are another way to manage your pet’s pain in a holistic and natural way. Be sure to ask your veterinarian if this is an option that should be considered for treatment.
Located on the corner of Rea Road and Williams Pond Lane. Take Exit 59 on the Governor James G Martin Freeway (I-485).
Phone: 704-544-6313