Veterinary Surgery

What to Expect from the Veterinary Surgery

We always keep you informed as to why we are recommending a surgical procedure for your pet, as well as any post-operative care that will be required at home.

Animal Surgery Procedures

At Rancho Regional Veterinary Hospital, we perform medical and emergency surgeries to aid in the treatment of disease and conditions in pets, as well as to repair trauma-related injuries.

Our Rancho Cucamonga veterinarian surgeons perform the following elective and non-elective surgeries on a regular basis:

• Soft Tissue Surgery

  We offer soft tissue surgical procedures for animals suffering from ear, nose, and throat disorders.

  These procedures are also available for the treatment of hepatic, urogenital, oncological, cardiothoracic, gastrointestinal, and dermatological conditions.

• Spaying & Neutering

  When we spay or neuter a cat or dog, we surgically sterilize them in order to prevent disease and extend their lifespan.

  While having your pet spayed or neutered can keep the population of puppies and kittens under control, it can also protect them from many health problems, including cancer.

  Having this procedure can also prevent unwanted behaviors such as howling, animal aggression, roaming and scooting.

  Our vets at Rancho Regional Veterinary Hospital would typically perform spay and neuter procedures for your puppy between the ages of 14 to 16 weeks, and for your kitten between the ages of 5 to 6 months.

• C-Sections

  During Cesarean sections, puppies or kittens are surgically removed from their mother's uterus.

  C-sections are typically performed when the mother is unable to give birth naturally. 

• Ocular

  Your pet may require ocular surgery if they are experiencing pain, redness, or other symptoms in or around their eyes.

  Eyelid tumor removal, cataract surgery, ectropion surgery, entropion surgery, exenteration of the orbit, and cherry eye surgery are common ocular procedures for cats and dogs.

  If your cat or dog requires a veterinary surgery to perform the surgery, our veterinarians will refer you to a veterinary surgeon near Rancho Cucamonga and work closely with your vet  surgeon to ensure that your pet receives the best possible care. 

• Mass Removal

  Both cats and dogs can develop skin-related masses. Masses can also develop within a body cavity and can be dangerous or even fatal.

  Mass removal surgery is a fairly common procedure for both cats and dogs.

• Foreign Body

  Sometimes, foreign objects are ingested or can get stuck inside a cat's or dog's body.

  Whether your pet ate something they shouldn't have or was injured in an accident, we can perform foreign body surgery to remove the object.

  In some cases, specialized skills or equipment are needed to perform pet surgery. If that is the case for your animal, your vet will refer you to a cat or dog surgeon near Rancho Cucamonga and work closely with your veterinary surgeon to ensure that your dog or cat receives the very best care.

• Wounds

  When living tissue is cut, broken, burned, torn, or otherwise damaged, a wound results.

  As soon as possible, these wounds must be cleaned, disinfected, and appropriately treated by a qualified veterinarian.

• Dental Surgery

  Our veterinarians provide dental surgeries for dogs and cats. These surgeries can range from tooth extractions to gum disease treatment and jaw fracture repairs.

The Vet Surgery Process

We understand that bringing your pet in for surgery can be nerve-wracking. Please be assured that we only recommend surgery when it is in your animal companion's best interest.

We will ensure that you have a complete understanding of why we are recommending surgery and that you are comfortable moving forward.

If your pet requires advanced care, our veterinarians will refer you to a veterinary surgeon near Rancho Cucamonga and work closely with them to ensure that your pet receives the highest quality care.

Surgical protocols at our hospital include:

Pre-surgical assessments. In order to determine whether your pet is at risk for anesthesia-related complications, we will confirm the details of the procedure, conduct a physical examination, and ensure that blood tests have been completed and reviewed by the veterinarian.

Dedicated surgical suites. Surgical procedures are performed in a surgical suite. This room is kept sterile to prevent the spread of disease and cross-contamination.

Surgical attire. When inside the surgical suite, our personnel always wears disposable caps and masks. Additionally, those involved in the procedure will don sterile gowns and single-use gloves.

Sterile packs and equipment. Before each surgery, we meticulously clean, sterilize, and wrap our surgical instruments and equipment.