Veterinary Surgery for Cats and Dogs
At PetSmart Veterinary Services - Alpharetta, we provide a range of surgical services to help your pets continue to live their best lives. We confidently perform:
- Dental Cleaning & Extractions
- Mass Removal
- Wound Repair
- Ear Hematoma Treatment
- Spays & Neuters
- Eyelid Mass Removals
- Cherry Eye Repairs
- Hernia Repairs
- Cystotomy
- Entropion Repair
- Pyometra Surgery
Superior Pain Management
We use local blocks to ensure your pets feel as comfortable, with as little pain, as possible. Local blocks are crucial for superior pain management because they target specific nerves or regions, providing effective pain relief directly at the source. By blocking pain signals locally, these techniques minimize the need for systemic medications, reduce overall anesthesia requirements, and enhance recovery by managing pain more precisely and effectively.
Monitoring & Personalized Anesthesia Protocols
Close monitoring of patients during surgery is paramount to ensuring their safety and well-being. We prioritize this through comprehensive vital monitoring, which allows us to track essential indicators such as heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure, and oxygen levels in real-time. This way we can promptly identify and respond to any changes or complications that may arise during the procedure. We perform optimal anesthesia management and patient stability. Additionally, our approach includes personalized anesthesia protocols tailored to each patient's unique needs and health profile. This individualized approach not only enhances the effectiveness of anesthesia, but also minimizes risks, and improves recovery outcomes.
Warming Equipment
Ensuring proper patient warmth during and after surgery is crucial for several reasons. Maintaining a stable body temperature supports optimal physiological function, aids in faster recovery, and reduces the risk of complications like hypothermia. At our clinic, we prioritize patient comfort and safety by offering amenities like a heated surgery table, bear hugger warming devices, and an incubator. These tools help regulate body temperature throughout the surgical procedure and recovery period, ensuring our patients remain warm, comfortable, and well-supported during their journey to recovery.
Optional Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a holistic approach that can complement other forms of surgical recovery. By stimulating certain areas of the body, acupuncture can actually jumpstart the body’s own healing process and help animals recover faster. It is painless for pets, and offers an effective tool for recovery.