Common Soft Tissue Procedures for Pets

by | Apr 15, 2023 | Blog

Siamese kitten with blue eyes standing on the bed

Common Soft Tissue Procedures for Pets

Pets go through a wide range of operations, from common elective treatments like spaying or neutering to crucial life-saving procedures. In general practice hospitals, soft tissue surgeries, and some orthopedic procedures are frequently carried out. However, some soft tissue operations are complicated procedures that can only be carried out in specialized veterinary facilities. Here are the top five soft tissue operations carried out in routine veterinary clinics.

 

#1: Spay and neuter surgeries

The most frequent surgeries carried out in conventional veterinary practices—often daily—are spays and neuters. In order to significantly reduce or completely prevent the possibility of numerous pet health and behavioral concerns, these two operations remove reproductive organs.

 

#2: Foreign body removal surgery

Due to how frequently cats and dogs eat items that become stuck in their digestive processes, many items have been found there. 
Foreign objects that are frequently removed from pets include:
  • Clothing, especially socks
  • Bones
  • Hair bands
  • Thread
  • Corn cobs
  • Rubber and plastic toys

Dogs are pickier about what they put in their jaws, but cats are frequently captivated by anything that resembles string, creating a linear foreign body that can be particularly dangerous since the intestines become tangled and the string can see through them.

 

#3: Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome repair surgery

Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS) repair procedures are increasing in frequency as brachycephalic breeds like pugs, English bulldogs, and French bulldogs gain popularity. For simpler breathing, flat-faced animals may require surgery to widen their nostrils, shorten their soft palate, or remove laryngeal saccules.

 

#4: Mass removal surgery

Many benign or malignant tumors can occur in pets. A lump or bump may spread quickly, form an ulcer, or appear where it is difficult to move, breathe, or eat. Masses may be expelled from the skin or from the abdomen, mouth, or ears.

 

#5: Bladder stone removal surgery

Pets can get bladder stones relatively frequently, primarily as a result of heredity, poor food, dehydration, or urinary tract disease. For some types of stones, a prescription diet can dissolve them, but for others, surgery and extensive bladder flushing are required to avoid a urinary obstruction.

 

Do you have concerns regarding the upcoming soft tissue surgery for your pet? If so, get in touch with us for solutions.