Soft Tissue Surgery
Soft tissue surgery involves a wide range of services that tackle different areas of your pet’s body. These surgeries can involve, but are not limited to, the skin, eyes, mouth, chest, abdomen, and tail region. Soft tissue surgeries can either be elective or emergency, both of which are offered by the surgeons at Paradise Animal Hospital and Wellness Centre.
These surgeries include:
- Anal sac removal
- Splenectomy
- Congenital defect repair
- Surgical biopsies
- Prophylactic gastropexy
- Enucleation (eye removal)
- Entropion and ectropion repair and other eyelid surgeries
- Hernia repair
- Surgical oncology (tumor removal)
- Intestinal foreign body removal and exploratory laparotomy
- Urinary tract surgery and stone removal
- Aural hematoma repair
What we do for every surgical patient
Pre-surgical examination
Every patient has a pre-admission exam with a doctor so we can tailor the anesthetic plan to your pet. On surgery day, the doctor or nurse admits your pet personally and answers any questions you have.
Pre-surgical blood work
Before any general anesthetic, we run blood work to confirm healthy liver and kidney function and to screen for anemia, infection, and other conditions — catching concerns early and adjusting the protocol if needed.
RVT-placed IV catheters
One of our Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs) places an IV catheter in every surgical patient. This gives us immediate venous access — a secure, open line to deliver fluids, medications, or emergency drugs the instant they are needed.
IV fluid therapy
Every patient receives IV fluids throughout surgery. Because anesthetic drugs can lower blood pressure, fluids help maintain healthy blood pressure and steady blood flow to the organs (perfusion), keep your pet hydrated, and support a smoother recovery.
Constant vital-sign monitoring
We continuously monitor blood pressure, heart rate, respiration, temperature, and other vital signs, using the lowest effective level of anesthesia to keep your pet safe.
A dedicated personal nurse
Every surgical patient has their own nurse who stays with them from the start of the procedure right through recovery.
Active patient warming
We keep patients warm during surgery and recovery with “Hot Dog” warming systems and “Bair Hugger” forced-air warming. When extra warmth is needed, we add blankets, sweaters, and socks.
Proactive pain management
We watch closely for any signs of discomfort so pain medication — planned by the doctor before the procedure — can be given promptly and appropriately.
A discharge appointment
Later the same day, you will meet with a surgical nurse to review the procedure and exactly what to watch for once your pet is home.
Medication for home
Your doctor sends home pain medication for the days after surgery, plus a mild anti-anxiety medication when it will help your pet’s comfort and recovery.
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The health, comfort, and safety of every patient is our greatest priority.
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