Advanced Soft Tissue Surgery

Surgery on eyes, ears, and other soft tissue areas.

At Clearwater Animal Hospital, our veterinarians have experience performing a number of soft tissue surgeries. Our soft tissue surgeries include:

• Aural Hematoma
• Anal Sac Removal
• Laceration Repair
• Mass/Tumor Removal
• Ophthalmic
  • Entropion
  • Enucleation
• Urogenital
  • C-Section
  • Cystotomy
  • Perineal Urethrostomy (PU)
  • Pyometra
• Gastrointestinal
  • Enterotomy
  • Foreign Body
  • Gastric Dilatation Volvulus
  • Hernia
  • Splenectomy

One of the most common soft tissue surgery performed on pets is the removal of masses, or lumps. Most of these masses, once removed and tested, are found to be benign (nonharmful); however, occasionally they are more serious. Early removal and accurate diagnosis of a lump is necessary to improve the outcome in your pet if the mass is cancerous.

As always, your pet's safety remains our top priority which is why we utilize advanced anesthetic and surgical techniques.

Pets undergoing surgery receive:

• Pre-anesthetic blood work
• Anesthesia
• Experienced monitoring support
• IV catheter placement
• Pain medication

Surgery can also help resolve several problems related to the eyes. Tearing in your pet’s eyes can mean an infection is present or may be a sign that the cornea (outer layer of the eye) has been damaged. Surgery may allow the cornea to heal faster with less scarring, improving your pet’s ability to see. In some pets, the eyelashes may actually damage the cornea. Surgical intervention improves comfort in these pets, reduces the chances of corneal scarring, and enhances the pet’s vision in the long term.

Following surgery, your pet will be kept comfortable and monitored while the effects of anesthesia wear off. Wanting to rest for the remainder of the day is normal, but if you’re concerned about your pet’s post-op behavior, please don’t hesitate to call us at (519) 253-7204.