Butler Creek Animal Hospital

Surgery

The veterinarians at Butler Creek Animal Hospital are proficient in many types of routine and emergency surgeries, soft tissue surgery, as well as dental surgery. Some of the more common procedures our veterinarians perform regularly:

Ovariohysterectomy (spay) and castration (neuters)
- Cryptorchid neuters
- Cesarean sections
- Pyometra spays
Mass/tumor removal, biopsies
- Mastectomies
Wound repairs
Dental work - dental prophylaxis (cleaning), tooth extractions, oral growth removal

Additionally, our highly-skilled veterinarians have sought additional training to perform more uncommon, delicate, and specialized procedures that include:

Orthopedic surgeries
- Amputations (limbs, tail, toes)
- CCLR (Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture) Lateral Suture repair
- MPL/LPL (Medial and Lateral Patella Luxation) repair - Trochleoplasty, Tibial Tuberosity Transposition, Imbrication
- External Skeletal Fixator
- Pin Cerclage
- Mandibular Ramus Fracture
- Mandibular Symphyseal Fracture
- Mandibular External Skeletal Fixator
- FHO (Femoral Head and Neck Ostectomy)
Urogenital/bladder surgeries and procedures
- Bladder biopsy
- Cystotomy
- Cystocentesis
- Retro-hydropulsion
- Scrotal ablation
- Perineal urethrostomy
- Prescrotal urethrostomy
- Episioplasty (vulvoplasty)
Ophthalmic surgeries
- Eye tacking (Entropion/Ectropion)
- Cherry Eye
- Enucleation prolapsed
- Grid keratotomy
- Temporary tarsorrhaphy
- Prolapsed globe reduction
- Chalazion resection (Chalazion surgery involves removing a chalazion, a rubbery, firm, painless bump or swelling that can develop within the upper or lower eyelid, although the upper is more common)
- Eyelid margin resection
Stomach/Intestinal surgeries
- Gastric foreign body
- Gastropexy (Stomach Tack)
- Intestinal Resection/Anastomosis
- Intestinal biopsy
Ear, nose, and throat surgeries
- Stenotic nares
- Soft palate resection
- Gingival flap for oronasal fistula
- Gingival resection
- Aural hematoma
- Lateral ear canal resection
Other specialized surgeries/procedures
- Laparotomy (exploratory)
- Hernia repair - perineal, inguinal, umbilical
- Anal sacculectomy
- Prolapsed rectum
- Rectal polyps
- Chest tube
- Pericardiocentesis
- Thoracocentesis
- Abdominocentesis
- Hepatic biopsy
- Hepatic lobectomy
- Gallstone removal
- Splenectomy
- Abscess management
- Drain placement & management
- Delayed skin closure
- Chronic wound management
- Skin graft
- 2-paw declaw (only will do 4-paw declaw in a dire situation and if the owner has been informed of alternatives)
- Tail docking/dewclaw removal

Surgical Instruments sterile surgery orthopedics routine emergency

For the safety of our patients, all of our surgeries performed under general anesthesia are typically required to have the following:

For a detailed explanation of why each of these components is important, please visit the Surgical Protocol page!

Generally, we schedule surgeries on Monday through Friday and do our best to accommodate your busy schedule. We understand that some emergency surgical situations are unplanned and our team will take the necessary steps to ensure that your pet is treated as soon as possible.

Standard pre-operative appointments should be scheduled before your pet's procedure to fill out the necessary paperwork, run the appropriate bloodwork, as well as go over anything you'll need to know in the days leading up to your pet's surgery. This also gives you a chance to ask any questions you have regarding the procedure and post-operative care.

We always encourage you to ask questions! We know the thought of your pet having surgery can be extremely stressful which is why we wanted to include detailed information on our surgery process as well as the tools we use to guarantee your pet is as safe as possible before, during, and after their surgery. Our veterinarians and staff are here to reassure you that you and your pet are in the best hands possible!

If you would like to consult with us about surgery for your pet please call us, email our Surgical Technician Renee at surgery@butlercreekah.com, or schedule an appointment. It is best if we are able to see your pet and examine it in order to provide the best advice regarding surgery prior to scheduling. You are also welcome to tour the surgery suite and facilities at any time!

Surgical Protocols

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