Veterinary Surgery
We offer a wide range of surgical procedures for cats and dogs at our Little Elm clinic, using stringent surgical protocols.
During each surgery, a dedicated nurse 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 following surgery. Your vet will also provide thorough instructions for at-home care.
What to Expect from Surgery
We always keep you fully informed about why we are recommending a surgical procedure and regarding any post-operative care your pet will need at home. We practice stringent surgical protocols at our clinic.
Surgical Procedures
At Healthy Paws Veterinary Center, we perform medical and emergency surgeries to help treat disease and conditions in pets or to repair injuries sustained through trauma.
Our Little Elm vets routinely perform the following elective and non-elective surgeries:
- Spaying & Neutering
When we spay or neuter a cat or dog, we surgically sterilize them to prevent disease and provide them with an extended life expectancy. Our vets also perform spays when a female pet is suffering from pyometra (an infection of the uterus), and neuters when a male pet is cryptorchid (one testicle has not descended properly).
- Dental Surgery
Our veterinarians provide dental surgeries for dogs and cats. These surgeries can range from tooth extractions to gum disease treatment and jaw fracture repairs. Our vets can also perform dental X-rays, and repair elongated soft palettes.
- Ocular
If your pet is experiencing pain, redness or other symptoms in or around their eyes, they may need ocular surgery. Common ocular procedures for cats and dogs include eyelid tumor removal, entropion surgery, cherry eye surgery, and eye enucleation.
- Orthopedic
Orthopedic surgeries correct injuries and diseases of the bones, ligaments, joints, tendons, and other skeletal structures in your pet. If your dog or cat is experiencing problems with their hips or legs, our veterinarians can perform an FHO or femoral head ostectomy to try and eliminate their pain and help them regain mobility.
- Soft Tissue
Soft tissue surgery covers a wide range of surgical procedures performed on cats and dogs. Some of the soft tissue surgeries our vets perform include:
- Gastropexy (incisional)
- Majority of Inguinal Hernia Repairs
- Majority of Mass Removals
- Majority of Splenectomies
- Exploratory / Foreign Body Removal
- Cystotomy
- Amputation (Limb, Tail, or Digit)
- Wounds
- Stenotic Nares
The Surgery Process
We understand that the prospect of bringing your pet in for surgery can be frightening. Please be assured that we recommend surgery only when it is in the best interests of your furry companion.
We will ensure that you fully understand why we are recommending surgery, and that you are comfortable making the decision to move ahead.
If your pet requires advanced care, our vets will refer you to a veterinary surgeon near Little Elm, and work closely with your vet surgeon to ensure that your pet receives the best possible care.
Surgical protocols at our clinic include:
Pre-surgical assessments. We will confirm the specifics of the procedure, complete a physical examination of the patient, and make sure blood tests have been completed and reviewed by the vet in order to determine if your pet faces any risk of anesthesia-related complications.
Dedicated surgical suites. Surgeries are performed in a dedicated surgical suite. This room is kept completely sterile to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
Surgical attire. Our staff wears disposable caps and masks at all times when they are in the surgical suite. Those involved in the procedure itself will also wear sterile gowns and single-use gloves.
Sterile packs and equipment. We carefully clean, sterilize and wrap our surgical instruments and equipment prior to every surgery.