SURGICAL SERVICES
Surgery
Deciding on surgery can be difficult, and we strive to equip you with all the essential information to make an informed decision.
This encompasses the reasons for the surgery, the specifics of the procedure, and recovery care. Once you are assured in your choice, we will create a tailored care plan for your pet’s surgery to achieve optimal results with minimal stress.
At Millwood Animal Hospital, our focus on personalized care distinguishes our surgical services in the Westchester area.
As a full service veterinary hospital, Millwood Animal Hospital's modern surgical suite and the medical skills of our medical team allows us to provide your dog or cat with a wide range of veterinary surgical procedures.
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spay and neuter surgeries
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soft tissue surgeries
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mass removal
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eyelid growth removal
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cherry eye
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liver biopsy
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intestinal biopsy
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abdominal exploratory
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splenectomy
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gastropexy
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amputations
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Orthopedic vet surgeries by a board certified orthopedic surgeon that comes to our veterinary hospital
In all, it is our goal to provide your pet with the best and most appropriate surgical care possible.
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 Millwood 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 is examined and a pre-surgical blood screen is 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 a well-trained and experienced veterinary technician using our monitoring system, which tracks blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate, body temperature, and oxygen level.
Pain Management for Your Pet
Millwood Animal Hospital takes pain control very seriously and no animal is ever allowed to be in pain in our clinic.
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. At discharge, we may also send additional pain management medication home with you and your pet after providing a thorough explanation of its 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.
