Trusted Veterinary Surgical Services in Bucks & Montgomery County, PA
Whether it’s a routine procedure designed to keep your pet’s development and health on track or an emergency surgery that could save their life, our team at Dublin Veterinary Hospital is experienced in a range of surgical procedures your pet may need along the way. Here you’ll find details about the specific types of surgical services we provide and when they’re necessary.
General & Advanced Surgery
The clinical team at Dublin Veterinary Hospital is experienced at performing both general and advanced surgical procedures. We know that having your best friend undergo surgery can be a stressful experience, but you can rest assured that at Dublin Veterinary Hospital, we take every precaution to assure your pet will remain safe during the entire procedure.
- Prior to every procedure, we will conduct a pre-operative exam to ensure that the patient is healthy enough to undergo the anesthesia necessary for the surgery.
- During the procedure, we will take actions to ensure constant anesthesia monitoring and pain management techniques.
- After the procedure, we will monitor the patient to ensure that the surgery was successful and they are recuperating appropriately.
Soft Tissue Surgery
Soft tissue surgery is surgery performed on any area that is not a joint or a bone. This can include the cardiothoracic, gastrointestinal, respiratory, and urogenital systems, as well as disorders involving the ear, nose, and throat.
Rabbit Spay & Neuter
Dublin Veterinary Hospital now offers spays and neuters for rabbits, performed by Dr. Gansz. These surgical procedures are designed to prevent pets from reproducing, and contribute to a longer and healthier life for your pet.
Spaying female rabbits
Unspayed female rabbits carry a high lifetime risk of uterine cancer, and that risk rises steadily with age. Spaying removes it almost entirely. It also resolves the hormonal behaviors that can make an intact female hard to live with — territorial aggression, nesting, and false pregnancy.
Neutering male rabbits
Neutering reduces spraying, territorial marking, and aggression toward people and other rabbits, and it makes bonding a pair far more likely to succeed. It also prevents unplanned litters in households with more than one rabbit.
Schedule a rabbit spay or neuter consultation with our Bucks County exotic veterinary team. Call 215-249-9800.
Pain Management
It is a heartbreaking experience to see your beloved pet in pain. We believe every pet deserves to have the highest quality of life for the greatest amount of time possible. At Dublin Veterinary Hospital, our pain management services are designed to alleviate both acute and/or chronic pain, and have your pet feeling like themselves again.
Acute Pain
Acute pain is pain that has a sudden onset. Often, once the issue that has caused the pain is alleviated, the pain itself will also quickly dissipate. In some situations, for example before a surgical procedure, acute pain can be anticipated and therefore managed preemptively. Whenever possible, we try to take a proactive approach during opportunities to treat chronic pain preemptively.
Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is pain that is constant, and it tends to accrue gradually over time. Senior pets are more likely to contract conditions which cause chronic pain, such as arthritis or cancer. Managing chronic pain can contribute to a better overall quality of life for affected pets.
Do You Think Your Pet May Be in Pain? Watch Out for a Cluster of These Potential Signs
- Lethargy
- Restlessness, or inability to find a comfortable position
- Increased vocalization, especially crying or whining
- Aggression (biting, snarling, etc.) when approached or handled. If aggression is triggered when a certain spot is touched that can be an important indicator of pain.
- Changes in behaviour
- Decreased grooming
- Changes in eating patterns
- Changes in sleeping patterns
- Seeking more affection than usual
- Excessive licking/chewing a certain area of the body
- Negative body language, such as flattened ears or facial expressions
- Mobility changes, an animal in pain may not want to move around
- Changes in defecating– if their stool is overly runny they might have stomach pain, if they are constipated or not defecating as frequently they could have back pain which is making that body posture uncomfortable
