Pet Surgery for Dogs and Cats in St. John, IN
Our Approach to Dog and Cat Surgical Care
At Coyne Veterinary Center in St. John, our experienced veterinary surgeons provide a wide range of dog surgeries and cat surgeries to meet every pet’s needs. From routine spay and neuter to fracture repair, our hospital is fully equipped to deliver safe, effective pet surgery services.
Since pet surgery is by nature an invasive treatment, all patients must be placed under general anesthesia. We understand if you have concerns about the process, and will be glad to answer your questions. Furthermore, we can go over all of our safety protocols so you can be assured that your pet will be kept safe.
All surgery reservations require a $50 deposit and are refundable if the appointment is canceled before 7 business days of the reservation start date. This deposit will be applied towards the total of your pet’s surgical procedure.
The Pet Surgical Services We Offer
We can perform many different cat and dog surgeries to restore our patients’ health and improve their wellbeing. These include, but are not limited to:
- Mass removal
- Foreign body removal
- Spay and neuter surgeries
- Bladder stone removal (cystotomy)
- Oral surgery
- C-sections
- Fracture repair
- Cranial Cruciate Ligament (CCL) repair
- Femoral Head Ostectomy (FHO)
How We Keep Pets Safe During Surgery
Safety is always our highest priority before, during and after a pet surgery. To minimize risks and discomfort, our team:
- Advises pet owners to withhold their pets’ food the night before surgery to prevent vomiting
- Conducts a pre-anesthetic exam and possible blood work to screen for illness
- Checks your pet’s weight and medical history to make sure pain control and anesthesia are properly administered
- Places an IV catheter to provide the patient with fluids and additional pain management
- Fully monitors each pet during their procedure, keeping an eye on their heart rate, blood pressure, pulse oximetry and temperature
- Monitors patients as they are awakening from anesthesia to minimize their stress and make sure the anesthetic is wearing off properly
Do you have concerns about your pet’s surgery or recovery? Let us know by calling (219) 627-3264 or stop in to arrange a meeting with one of our veterinary surgeon’s today.
Why Spay and Neuter Surgery Benefits Pets
Spaying and neutering can effectively reduce stray animal overpopulation and reduce overcrowding in shelters. Additionally, it can benefit pets by helping to prevent breast cancer, testicular cancer, prostatitis, perianal adenoma and pyometra (infected uterus).
Behavioral benefits include less aggression in males, less desire to roam around the neighborhood, and a reduction in inappropriate mounting behaviors in males. Together, the benefits your pet may experience can help them live longer and enjoy a healthier life, too.
For Female Pets: Spaying can prevent them from going into heat, it lessons their desire to roam, which can be dangerous in densely-populated areas, reduces cancer risks, and greatly reduces their risk of developing an infected uterus (pyometra).
For Male Pets: neutering can help reduce aggression, lessens their desire to roam, reduces inappropriate behavior such as urinating/praying, and greatly reduces the risk of prostatitis, testicular cancer, perianal adenoma, and other conditions.