General Surgeries

At Sunset Lakes Animal Clinic, we are led by Dr. Schooley in Miramar, FL. We provide general surgeries such as tumor removal, cyst removal, and dental surgeries. Learn more about pet surgery below!

When a pet owner hears that his or her furry friend is going to have surgery, it is understandable to have questions or concerns. It is important for every pet owner to know some of the most common reasons why a pet might have to have surgery. Some of the most common reasons include:

Elective Surgeries:

• Spays and Neuters: Routine procedures for sterilization.
• Tumor Removals: Surgical removal of benign and malignant tumors.
• Skin Tumor Removals: Excision of skin growths.

Non-Elective Surgeries:

• Pyometras: Surgical treatment of uterine infections.
• Exploratory Laparotomies: Surgical exploration of the abdominal cavity.
• Enterotomies: Surgical incisions into the intestines.
• Splenectomies: Surgical removal of the spleen.
• Cystotomies: Surgical incisions into the bladder.

Specialized Surgeries:

• Fracture Repairs: Surgical repair of broken bones.
• Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repairs: Surgical repair of knee ligament tears.
• Femoral Head Excision: Surgical removal of the femoral head and neck.

If a pet comes in for surgery, there are a few steps that will unfold.

On the day of the operation, we are first going to make sure that all questions have been answered. Then, we will take the pet back to the operating room. Once back in the OR, the pet will be given anesthesia to put him or her to sleep. This ensures the pet stays still during the surgical procedure.

Once the pet is asleep, the surgeon will open up the operating space with Advanced surgical equipment. He or she will carry out the procedure in accordance with the field’s best practices. After the procedure has been finished, the surgeon will close up the pet. Finally, the pet will be taken to the recovery area to wake up in a comfortable area and monitor recovery.