What You Need to Know About Pet Surgery in Kansas City

If you’re lucky, the only surgery your pet will have in their life is a spay & neuter procedure.

For many pet parents, though, there will be times in your animal’s life where you need to make the difficult decision to get a surgery that will improve their quality of life -- or save it. If you’ve ever found yourself faced with these choices, you know how difficult it can be. Here’s what you need to know about pet surgery here in Kansas City to help you do what’s best for your furry companion.

Common Pet Surgeries

Some of the most common surgeries veterinarians perform on animals include standard spay & neuters, dental procedures to remove problematic teeth, and growths or tumor removals. As we mentioned above, your veterinarian will almost always advocate for animals to be altered to prevent pet overpopulation and the awful consequences of too many animals in shelters. Beyond that, a pet’s teeth are often the next most likely problem area. By three years of age, most animals will have some type of periodontal disease or problem. Often this can be solved through regular cleanings at the vet’s office and some good home care, but if the animal’s oral health is ignored or they’re genetically predisposed to other issues, then a surgical procedure may be the only answer. Finding the right veterinarian to perform a pet surgery in Kansas City will mean finding someone you trust with your pet’s life.

Animal’s often develop lumps and bumps that may require surgical removal for biopsy to determine if they are benign or if there are cancerous cells involved. You want to have a skilled veterinarian who can perform this kind of pet surgery in the Kansas City area. If cancer is involved, often times when the growth is removed with wide surgical margins, the cancerous cells will not spread to other areas of the body.  Your veterinarian will guide you along the way and help you decide what is the best option for your pet.

 Your Pet’s Safety

In the back of your mind, it’s hard to not consider your beloved companion safety when it comes to these procedures. After all, they’ll be put under anesthesia, exposed to possible infections and more. With the right team working in a safe environment, all of these risks are greatly reduced for your pet. And with the many medical advancements we’ve seen in the past few years alone, you can rest just a little bit easier.

If you have any questions about pet surgery in Kansas City, please feel free to reach out to us at any time at Animal Medical Center of Kansas City.