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A urethrostomy is a surgical procedure that creates an opening in the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder. - Read more

Cystotomy is a surgical procedure in which an incision is made into the urinary bladder. The procedure can be done for many reasons, the most common being to facilitate removal of bladder and urethral stones. Other indications include helping to diagnose bladder tumors, repairing ectopic ureters and ruptured bladders, and aiding in the diagnosis of difficult-to-treat urinary tract infections. - Read more

A cystotomy is a surgical opening created in the wall of the urinary bladder. This procedure allows the surgeon to look inside the bladder. While abdominal x-rays, ultrasound examination, and cystoscopy (scooping the bladder) are less invasive methods of looking into the bladder, cystoscopy has an important role in treatment of urinary bladder problems. - Read more

Surgery is commonly performed on animals to treat injury & illness, such as excision of tumors or foreign objects, repair of broken bones or lacerations & repair of torn ligaments or hernias. Though there are a wide variety of reasons for surgery, all surgeries have one thing in common: an incision – a cut into the skin to gain access to the area in need of repair. - Read more

Splenectomy is the medical term for the surgical removal of the spleen. This procedure is most commonly performed for tumors of the spleen, trauma to the spleen or torsion of the spleen (twisting of the blood vessels supplying the spleen). - Read more

Tracheostomy is a surgical procedure in which a new opening is created into the trachea or wind pipe to facilitate the passage of air or the evacuation of secretions. The opening is made through the skin under your cat's neck and into the trachea. The new opening allows the animal to breathe through this hole, rather than through the mouth and nose. There are two types of tracheostomy: temporary and permanent. - Read more

Pyometra is the term used to describe a pus-filled uterus. Treatment for this infection typically involves the surgical removal of the female reproductive organs. The operation removes both ovaries, the uterine horns, and the body of the uterus, thus removing the infection. - Read more

A splenectomy is the surgical removal of the spleen. This organ is located in the abdomen and can be removed without causing future illness to your pet. - Read more

The food you feed your cat can have a tremendous effect on their ability to recover. Learn how the right cat food can lead to coping with pain, good energy & better recovery times. - Read more

The word "endoscopy" denotes the use of fiberoptic instruments to investigate & possibly biopsy certain body cavities. It is a noninvasive procedure which means no surgical incisions are required. For the patient, this means a short anesthetic period with a rapid recovery. All endoscopies in small animals require full anesthesia & therefore may require pre-anesthetic evaluations such as blood tests, radiographs (xrays) &/or ultrasound. - Read more

Surgical repair of a laceration is indicated whenever the laceration occurred recently and is large enough to warrant sutures. Very small lacerations or punctures typically do not require surgical repair. - Read more

Limb amputation is the surgical removal of one of the legs. Front legs and rear legs can be removed. - Read more