Bringing a family member in for an operation is never easy, regardless of whether they happen to have two legs or four. At Angel Animal Hospital, we understand the anxiety pet parents feel when their companion requires surgery.
We strive to make every surgical procedure as safe, smooth, and stress-free as possible. Dr. Candace Fisher performs a wide range of elective and therapeutic soft-tissue surgical procedures.
Our surgical services include routine spays and neuters, tumor and mass removals, abdominal exploratory surgery, wound reconstruction, foreign body removal, and bladder stone cystotomies.
Patient safety is our top priority. We utilize pre-anesthetic laboratory testing, dedicated veterinary technician monitoring, advanced digital monitoring equipment, active patient warming, and multi-modal pain management.
Our Uncompromising Approach to Anesthetic Safety
Any surgical procedure involving general anesthesia requires meticulous preparation and vigilance. At Angel Animal Hospital, we follow strict American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) anesthetic safety protocols:
Common Surgical Procedures Performed
Dr. Candace Fisher performs a wide variety of soft-tissue surgical operations at our Galloway clinic:
- Spays & Neuters: Ovariohysterectomy and castration to prevent reproductive cancers, uterine infections (pyometra), testicular disease, and unwanted litters.
- Lump, Tumor & Mass Removals: Surgical excision of cutaneous and subcutaneous neoplasms, with histopathology submission to confirm clean margins.
- Gastrointestinal Foreign Body Removal (Gastrotomy / Enterotomy): Emergency surgical retrieval of ingested toys, socks, bones, or linear obstructions.
- Bladder Stone Removal (Cystotomy): Surgical opening of the bladder to remove painful, obstructive urinary calculi and prevent urethral blockage.
- Wound Repair & Abscess Debridement: Deep bite wound treatment, laceration reconstruction, and surgical drainage placement.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is pain managed before, during, and after surgery?
We employ multimodal pain control: administering preemptive analgesics before incision, local nerve blocks during the procedure, and sending home oral anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) and pain medications for recovery.
When can my pet come home after surgery?
Most routine surgical patients (spays, neuters, mass removals) are ready to be discharged the same afternoon or early evening once they are awake, walking, and vital signs have stabilized.