Prioritizing Your Pet’s Safety and Comfort

Safety First

We perform pre-anesthesia evaluations on all pets prior to any surgical procedure. These examinations can reveal risk factors, such as heart murmurs or kidney disease, that need to be taken into account. We also perform pre-anesthesia blood work. We adhere to strict protocols for the administration of anesthesia, provide IV Fluid Therapy, and one of our licensed veterinary technicians monitors each patient’s vital signs throughout any surgery.

Surgical Procedures

We perform soft tissue procedures in our modern surgical suite. Soft tissue surgeries are those that do not involve bones or joints. Examples include:

• Spays and neuters
• Gastrointestinal surgery
• Eye surgery
• Foreign body removal
• Mass removal
• Splenectomies
• Bladder stone removal
• Tooth extractions

Orthopedic Surgery

Hound & Katt Veterinarian welcomes Dr. Jayce Lineberger of Ace Mobile Surgery as our consulting board-certified orthopedic surgeon to perform non-emergency procedures. Surgeries can include knee and hip surgeries, and more. If your pet requires a procedure that affects the bones or joints, we can arrange a time for them to see Dr. Lineberger. Pet parents can also contact him directly by visiting his website.

Spaying or Neutering Your Pet

What's the Difference?

Spaying is a procedure for female animals that involves removing both ovaries and the uterus. Spaying your pet before her first heat cycle eliminates the risk of mammary gland cancer and of developing life-threatening infections in the uterus. It also saves you the hassle of dealing with an animal in heat. Our doctors can help you determine the best time to spay your individual pet.

Neutering involves removing both testicles in male animals, which prevents testicular cancer and certain prostate issues. Your pet is also likely to be less aggressive, better behaved, and less likely to wander off in search of a mate if they’re neutered. Our doctors can help you determine whether or not to neuter, and at what age.

How Much Does it Cost?

It’s always best to call us if you have questions regarding the cost of our spay or neuter surgeries. Spaying is a more invasive procedure than neutering, and the size of your pet can impact the cost of the surgery (more medication may be needed to keep your pet comfortable). We’re happy to provide an estimate over the phone, so give us a call today!