Veterinary Surgery

Soft tissue surgery covers a range of ear, nose, and throat procedures, mass removals, and treatment of flesh wounds. Almost all surgical procedures not covered under the heading of orthopedic surgery may be considered soft tissue surgery.

Soft tissue surgery can also include procedures for hepatic, urogenital, oncological, cardiothoracic, gastrointestinal, and skin disorders. 

Spaying and neutering are very common surgical procedures performed to sterilize pets, prevent disease, and extend the life expectancy of dogs and cats. 

Cesarean sections are performed to surgically remove puppies or kittens from their mother's uterus. C-sections are typically performed when the mother is unable to give birth naturally. 

Ocular surgery is performed to treat eye conditions in dogs and cats.

Common ocular surgeries include eyelid tumour removal, cataract surgery, ectropion surgery, entropion surgery, exenteration of the orbit and cherry eye surgery. 

Masses can grow on or under the skin, or inside a body cavity. While some masses may be removed for aesthetic purposes, others can be serious or even life-threatening.

Our pets sometimes ingest foreign objects that become stuck inside their bodies. If your dog or cat has eaten an object it shouldn't have, we can perform foreign body surgery to remove it.

Foreign body surgery can also be necessary if your pet has been in an accident and needs something removed. If that's the case, we can help.

Wounds occur when living tissue has been cut, broken, burnt, torn, or otherwise damaged. It's imperative that these wounds be cleaned, disinfected, and appropriately cared for by a qualified veterinarian as soon as possible to avoid infection and ensure they heal properly.

Orthopedic surgeries correct injuries and conditions of the bones, ligaments, joints, tendons, and other skeletal structures in your pet.

At Omemee Veterinary Hospital, our veterinarians do not perform orthopedic surgeries in-clinic. Pets requiring procedures for fractures, joint conditions, or other orthopedic concerns are referred to a qualified veterinarian or specialty referral hospital.

This ensures your pet receives the highest standard of care with the appropriate expertise and surgical support.

Our team will guide you through the referral process and coordinate with the surgical team, while continuing to provide follow-up care at our clinic to support your pet’s recovery.

• 'Pinning' stabilizes the fracture by inserting a long stainless steel rod into the middle of the bone across the fractured area.
• 'Plating' involves attaching a flat stainless steel plate to the bone using screws on either side of the fracture.
• 'External fixation' stabilizes fractures using a series of pins on the outside of the leg that pass through the skin and into the bone on either side of the fracture.

Other orthopedic surgeries performed are related to hip dysplasia and disc disease. Please contact us if you have any questions about these procedures or if you think your cat or dog might benefit from them.

Our veterinarians provide dental surgeries to relieve pain and restore good oral health to dogs and cats. These surgeries can range from tooth extractions to gum disease treatment and jaw fracture repairs.