Veterinary Surgery

What Surgical Procedures We Offer

At Alondra Animal Hospital the procedures we perform are used to treat and repair various conditions and injuries that could occur in your pet.

Some of the common elective and non-elective veterinary surgeries our Gardena vets perform are:

• Soft Tissue Surgery

  If your pet is suffering from disorders of the ear, nose, and throat, we will perform soft tissue surgical procedures.

  Other soft tissue disorders that we may treat with surgery are hepatic, urogenital, oncological, cardiothoracic, gastrointestinal, and skin disorders. 

• Spaying & Neutering

  Surgically sterilizing your pet can help to prevent unwanted litters as well as prevent various diseases and disorders or unwanted behaviors. Our hospital offers very successful dog spaying and dog neutering as well as cat spaying and neutering.

• C-Sections

  Cesarean sections involve surgically removing the puppies or kittens from the uterus of your pet.

  C-sections are an option if for some reason your pet is unable to give birth naturally.

• Ocular

  Ocular surgery is used to treat pets that are suffering from pain, redness or other symptoms in or around their eyes.

  Some of the most common ocular procedures for pets include eyelid tumor removal, cataract surgery, ectropion surgery, entropion surgery, exenteration of the orbit and cherry eye surgery.

  Occasionally your pet may require the services of a veterinary surgical specialist to perform the surgery, our vets will refer you to a dog surgeon near Gardena while ensuring you receive the same level of care you've come to expect from Alondra Animal Hospital.

• Mass Removal

  Masses under the skin are a common condition among pets. While typically harmless, it is also possible for these masses to grow inside your pet's body and can potentially be serious or life-threatening.

  Mass removal surgery is commonly performed at our hospital.

• Foreign Body

  At some point, your pet may experience having an object either internally or embedded into their body.

  If your pet has had an accident or has swallowed a foreign object, our vets are able to surgically remove the object from your pet's body.

  If the object requires specialized equipment then your vet will refer you to a pet surgeon near Gardena who will provide thorough care for your beloved pet.

• Wounds

  Wounds occur when living tissue has been cut, broken, burnt, torn, or otherwise damaged.

  These wounds require the care of a veterinarian to clean, disinfect and otherwise treat promptly after the injury occurs in order to prevent further injury or infection.

• Orthopedic Surgery

  Orthopedic surgeries correct injuries and diseases of the bones, ligaments, joints, tendons, and other skeletal structures in your companion.

  At Alondra Animal Hospital, we are able to offer the services of an on-site orthopedic surgeon for any complex cases that may occur.

• Dental Surgery

  Our experienced veterinarians can provide dental surgeries for your pets. They are able to perform surgeries ranging from tooth extractions to gum disease treatment and jaw fracture repairs.

What To Expect During Veterinary Surgery

We are aware of how stressful surgery can be for both you and your furry friend. We will only recommend surgery in cases when it is the best available option for your companion and will ensure that you are well informed and agree to each aspect of the proceeding.

In complex cases, our hospital has a specialized veterinary surgeon that will perform complex orthopedic surgeries at Alondra Animal Hospital in Gardena, and collaborate with your vet to ensure that your pet receives the highest quality of care and access to an orthopedic surgeon near Gardena when needed.

The surgical protocols our hospital follows include:

Pre-surgical assessments. We will have performed a complete physical examination of the patient, as well as the appropriate diagnostics and blood tests in order to determine if your pet faces any risk of anesthesia-related complications.

Dedicated surgical suites. We ensure that all surgical procedures are performed in a sterile surgical suite in order to prevent any possibility of infection and cross-contamination.

Surgical attire. Disposable caps and masks are required to be worn by our staff at all times when they are in the surgical suite. During the procedure, all those involved must also wear sterile gowns and single-use gloves along with a cap and mask.

Sterile packs and equipment. We ensure that all surgical instruments and equipment are thoroughly cleaned, sterilized and wrapped prior to every surgery.