​Surgery 

Lunenburg Animal Hospital offers extensive surgery options in house. Surgeries include, but are not limited to: 

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• Spay, Neuter, ​Cryptorchidism, Pyometra, Caesarean
  
•  Exploratory
  
•  Tumor removal
  
• Orthopedics, Amputation
  
•  Bladder Stones
  
•  Cherry eye
  
• Anal sac removal
  
• GDV stomach tack
  
• Tail crop & ​declaw

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Expectations from Owner

​To safeguard your animals health, there are several procedures the owner must follow. Anytime your pet is going in for surgery, please follow these guidelines:

• No food after 10:00 p.m. prior to surgery; water is fine
  
• Must be up-to-date on vaccines
  
• Your pet must be dropped off at the office between 9:00-10:00 a.m.; depending on the procedure, your pet will either go home that afternoon between 4-4:30 p.m. or other wise discussed
  
• If you cannot make your scheduled appointment please call ahead of time, preferably 24 hours, to reschedule.
• Incision has to be kept clean and dry
  
• Sutures need to be removed 10-14 days after surgery​
• Depending on the surgery, the doctor might administer antibiotics 
• For any surgical procedure, we recommend bloodwork to ensure your pet is healthy enough to withstand anesthesia
• Surgery can be very painful, therefore we highly recommend pain medication to keep your beloved pet as comfortable as possible
  
• Activity has to be restricted ( no jumping, playing, swimming, etc.) until sutures are removed.