Signs Your Pet May Need Veterinary Surgery

Your veterinarian in Clifton NJ performs a variety of pet surgeries every week, from routine soft tissue surgeries like extractions and repairs, spaying and neutering to more advanced surgeries like bad fractures, removal of cancerous tumors or care for other health problems. With today's advanced veterinary techniques and equipment, pet surgery is a safe and effective method for significantly improving your pet's long-term health and quality of life.

How do you know your dog may need surgery? Possible signs you should bring your dog to Valley Animal Hospital for an examination include:

• Persistent limping
• Lumps developing under the skin
• Bleeding from the mouth and other orifices
• Difficulty urinating/straining to urinate
• Weight loss/inability to gain weight
• Wound infection/abscesses

It is always important to bring your pet in for an examination before any procedure is prescribed.

Pet Laser Surgery

We are one of the few NJ animal hospitals to offer CO2 laser surgery - an invisible light with a specific wavelength which cuts, seals and vaporizes soft tissue. Pet laser Surgery is primarily used for soft tissue problems including the removal of oral cysts and skin tumors.
 

Advanced Surgery

We offer knee surgeries including anterior cruciate retail (ACL) and correction of patellar laxations. We also provide other advanced surgeries for other serious health problems.

Rehabilitation

Post surgery, your veterinarian in Clifton NJ can provide a rehabilitation plan for your pet. We provide both passive therapies such as ultrasound, cold laser therapy and whirlpool with electrostimulation as well as active therapies such as the resistance pool and underwater treadmill Our goal is to get your pet feeling healthy, happy and whole again.

If your pet is showing signs of illness that may require surgery, please call Valley Animal Hospital today at (973) 509-5225 to schedule an appointment. In addition to Clifton, we also serve pet owners living in Nutley, Montclair and surrounding areas.