Surgical Services
General Anesthesia
For some procedures, your pet will need to be administered general anesthesia so that he or she will be unconscious and not feel pain. Many pet owners worry about their pets being administered general anesthesia. We can assure you that modern anesthesia is generally quite safe; to further lower any risk, we perform a physical examination and run blood work ahead of time to catch any underlying health issues. In addition, we follow a specific anesthetic protocol, including monitoring vital signs during the procedure, to ensure the safety of our patients.
Patient Monitoring
Advanced monitoring equipment is used on all pets receiving anesthesia. We take your pet's safety very seriously, and therefore monitor the following in all patients:
- Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
- Heart (via an ECG)
- Breathing (respiratory monitor)
- Oxygen (pulse oximeter)
- Temperature and blood pressure
Pain Management
Like us, your pet feels pain and discomfort. Recognizing and alleviating pain in your pet is the essence of good patient care. Rose Rock Veterinary Hospital uses advanced pain management protocols to keep your pet comfortable and pain free before, during and after surgery. All pets are graded on a pain scale on entry to the hospital, and if pain medication is indicated, it will be given. Local anesthesia is often used in combination with systemic medication to make sure your pet is as comfortable as can be.
Pain management is also a service we provide to pets who have had trauma and those with dental, abdominal and arthritis pain. If needed, Rose Rock Veterinary Hospital will also provide pain medications to your pet if they should experience pain near the end of his or her life.
Surgery
Whether your pet is in for a routine spay or neuter procedure or requires a more complicated soft-tissue surgical procedure, he or she will be treated with the utmost care at Rose Rock Veterinary Hospital. Our doctors have experience performing a wide range of surgical procedures, including:
- Spay and neuter surgeries
- Mass (tumor) removals
- Laceration/bite-wound repairs
- Soft-tissue surgeries
- Declaw procedures
- Orthopedic surgeries
- Urinary / bladder surgeries, including stone removal
- Cosmetic surgery (after consultation)
- Caesarean births
- Laser surgery, to decrease pain and swelling
We know that surgery can be a stressful experience for you and your pet. The staff at Rose Rock strive to keep your pet as relaxed as possible during all procedures. All patients requiring surgery will receive a pre-surgical physical exam and a pre-surgical blood screening, including a complete blood count (CBC) and chemistries. Pain management medication is provided to all patients before surgery. Our surgery table is heated for your pet's comfort, and cozy, plush beds are provided for your pet's rest after surgery. Pain is also managed during recovery so that your pet is as comfortable as can be. A nurse monitors your pet's recovery closely until he or she is released to your care.
Rock Rock Veterinary Hospital also offers medical therapy or hospitalization, should your pet require it.
Surgical Laser
At Rose Rock Veterinary Hospital we offer the option of CO2 Surgical Laser for surgical procedures in place of using a scalpel to perform surgery. The advantages of veterinary co2 laser treatment includes less pain, less bleeding, less swelling, and faster recovery. The laser seals lymphatics, blood vessels, and nerve endings as it cuts, resulting in less edema and pain that leads to a more comfortable post-operative recovery. There is also a reduced risk of infection and bleeding allowing the patient a more rapid return to normal activities.
Stem Cell Implantation
Stem cell implantation surgery is used to treat traumatic and degenerative diseases, including osteoarthritis and musculoskeletal injuries. By using stem cells derived from adipose (fat) tissue, damaged tissue can be repaired. Because stem cells can turn into many different cell types as they develop (such as bone, cartilage, muscle, etc.), these cells are capable of regenerating numerous types of tissues. This therapy has so far proved very successful for both horses and companion pets. Our doctors are VetStem-certified to perform stem cell implantation procedures.