Your Pet's Surgery
The decision to allow your beloved companion to undergo surgery is never an easy one. Despite the confidence we have in our abilities and state-of-the-art surgical suite, we know that surgery is difficult for both you and your pet. This is why we work as hard as we do to ensure your pet’s procedure is as comfortable and stress free as possible.
Perhaps the most important pre-surgical step we take is to discuss with you why we believe a particular procedure is necessary and what it entails. We will also provide information on proper postoperative care and answer any questions you may have so that you feel comfortable that you are making the right choice for your pet.
Birch-Dan Animal Hospital truly believes that our personal attention to each patient and client is what makes our surgical services unique.
Beyond routine spay and neuter surgeries, we offer a wide range of soft tissue procedures such as mass removals and biopsies. We also work with a board certified orthopedic surgeon who comes to our hospital to perform these procedures.
Laser Surgery
Birch-Dan Animal Hospital uses a CO2 laser for all of its surgical procedures.
Laser surgery is one of the most humane surgical techniques available. Laser surgery minimizes bleeding by cauterizing and sealing small blood vessels, reduces pain by sealing nerve endings as it passes through tissue, limits swelling because there is no physical contact between the laser and surgical area, and reduces the risk of infection. In all, a laser promotes more rapid healing after a surgical procedure as well as reduces the risks of undergoing surgery.
We have utilized a laser for our surgeries since 2007 and have found that our clients are extremely happy with this type of surgery.
Anesthesia & Monitoring
Ensuring the health and safety of your pet during surgery is of the utmost importance and requires an anesthetic and monitoring regimen that adheres to the highest principles and ideals of veterinary medicine. At Birch-Dan Animal Hospital your pet has access to state-of-the-art anesthetic administration and cardiovascular monitoring equipment and protocols.
Prior to your pet’s surgery he or she will be examined and a pre-surgical blood screen will be performed. The results of these tests and your pet’s past anesthetic history, breed, preexisting conditions, and age are used to create an individualized anesthesia protocol for your pet.
While under anesthesia your pet will be cared for by well trained and experienced veterinary technicians using our Cardell monitoring system, which tracks blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, body temperature, and oxygen level.
Pain Management
Birch-Dan Animal Hospital takes pain control very seriously.
In fact, pain management is not just about compassionate care. We have found that a proper and balanced application of pain medications means your pet will be able to heal quickly and with less discomfort. Therefore, pain management is an important aspect of our pre-, intra-, and post-surgical protocols.
Post-surgery, we prescribe pain medications to all of our patients. We find that pain medication helps pets recover faster as it makes them less anxious after surgery so they are able to rest and eat better. At discharge, we will provide a thorough explanation of the medication’s proper use and dosage.
Postoperative Care
As your pet is being discharged from the Hospital, we will provide you with detailed information on how to properly care for your pet at home after surgery. We are also happy to answer any questions or concerns that may arise once you get your pet home.