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Laser Surgical Procedures
Laser Surgery – the laser is used for most surgical procedures at our hospital
Less Pain - The laser seals nerve endings as it "cuts." As a result, your pet will experience less pain and be more comfortable post-operatively.
Less Bleeding - The laser seals small blood vessels during surgery. This speeds many procedures, reducing the time your pet needs to be under anesthesia, which further reduces possible complications.
Less Swelling - Laser energy does not crush, tear or bruise tissue because the only thing that touches your pet is an invisible beam of light.
What does this mean for my pet?
Reduced risk of infection - As the laser removes diseased tissue, it seals the skin and reduces the amount of bacteria present.
Precision - The laser can remove unhealthy tissue while minimizing adverse effects to healthy surrounding tissue.
Quick return to normal activities - Healing is rapid and there is less post-operative discomfort and a better course of healing.
Spay and Neuter
What are the Benefits of Spaying or Neutering my Pet?
~ A spayed or neutered pet lives approximately thirty percent longer than a non-neutered pet.
~ Neutering reduces roaming, fighting, and the resultant potential for trauma associated with these activities.
~ Neutering reduces the likelihood of prostate cancer and disease, as well as tumors of the rectal and perineal (anal) area.
~ Spaying reduces the incidence of mammary cancer, and to reduce the behavioral frustration of the heat cycle in captivity.
~ Cats are in heat nearly all the time until they become pregnant. Spaying the cat would eliminate this frustration.
When do you recommend having my pet Spayed or Neutered?
~ Spaying or Neutering is recommended in all pets not to be used for breeding purposes around 6 months of age.
~ Is recommended in all pets with hereditary disorders and in cryptorchid (retained testicle) pets.
What is Spaying or Neutering?
~ “Spaying” and “Neutering” are the common terms used for the surgical sterilization of a pet.
~ Neutering – or altering – is also used to describe both procedures.
~ The technical terms for the two operations are “ovariohysterectomy” for the female and “castration” for the male.
~ A spay is defined as the surgical removal of the ovaries and the reproductive tract (uterus) in a female animal.
~ The neuter is performed via a pre-scrotal incision, and the testicles are removed entirely from the scrotal sac.
Soft-Tissue Surgery
The soft tissue surgeries we perform include: Cherry Eye Surgery, Cystotomy, Ear Hematoma, Entropion Repair, Enucleate eye, Lateral Ear Resection, Mass/Tumor Removal, and Urethrostomy. For more information call 814-849-2211 or e-mail info@brookvillevet.net
Orthopedic Surgery
The orthopedic surgeries we perform include: Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture Repair- Tibial Tuberosity Advancement (TTA) or Nylon suture, Feline Declaw, Fracture Stabilization with Intramedullary Pin, Femoral Head Resection, Laminectomy, and Tibial Crest Transposition.
For more information call 814-849-2211 or e-mail info@brookvillevet.net
Emergency Surgery
The emergency surgeries we perform include: Caesarian Section, Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair, Exploratory Surgery, Gastric Torsion Repair, Laceration Repair, Pyometra Ovariohysterectomy, Reduce Proptosis, and Splenectomy. For more information call 814-849-2211 or e-mail info@brookvillevet.net
Intestinal Foreign Body Removal
What Happens during a surgery at Brookville Veterinary Hospital?
Surgical Check In
On the day of surgery (or the night before if you prefer) your pet will be scheduled a 10 minute appointment to fill out the Hospital Admitting Form. At that time we will answer any questions about your pet’s procedure.
Pre-Surgical Exam and TPR
After your pet is in the treatment room our team takes his or her Temperature/ Pulse/ Respiration and weight and does a physical exam to evaluate the health status of your pet.
Blood work
A routine blood screen acts as a "Window into the Body" of your pet to help us assess internal organ function that cannot be determined based on physical examination alone. Indications of internal organ function such as the liver and kidney as well as the presence of infection or anemia can be determined.
Intra-Venous Catheter Placement
Having direct vascular access also allows prompt response should complications occur. Some patients require IV fluids during the procedure.
Laser Surgery
The doctors use the laser to replace the scalpel for most surgical procedures. The laser seals nerve endings and small blood vessels as it cuts to create a surgery with less pain, swelling and bleeding.
Pain Control
All surgical patients are provided with appropriate pain control during and after the procedure.
Patient Monitoring
Heart rate, breathing and temperature are monitored by a qualified team member with the help of mechanical devices such as esophageal stethoscopes, pulse ox, blood pressure and ECG when needed.
Recovery
Your pet is monitored at frequent intervals throughout recovery until fully awake. In most instances your pet will be awake and able to go home during the late afternoon or evening the day of surgery. Occasionally, doctor will feel it is best for us to keep your pet overnight for observation. Please feel free to call any time through out the day to check on your pet.
TGH appointment
When your pet is ready to go home we will set up a 10-15 minute appointment to go over your pet’s release instructions and medications. Most surgeries go home with antibiotics and an NSAID to ease pain and inflammation for a few days post surgery.
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