Skilled Greer Orthopedic Surgery For Pets
Whether your pet broke its leg in an accident or it’s been dealing with joint pain for years, it can leave you questioning what treatment options are available to you. At FurWell Veterinary Hospital, our skilled veterinary team is proud to offer extensive Greer orthopedic surgery options for dogs, cats, and other pets. From patella surgery to ACL repair, our skilled and friendly team is here for your pet.
Our team is committed to making your pet’s overall experience as stress-free as possible, including gentle physical rehabilitation. We look forward to helping restore your pet’s mobility, relieve pain, and improve its quality of life. Call us or visit our office in person to schedule your next appointment with our friendly veterinary team!
From patella surgery to ACL repair, our skilled and friendly team is here for your pet.
Our team is committed to making your pet’s overall experience as stress-free as possible, including gentle physical rehabilitation. We look forward to helping restore your pet’s mobility, relieve pain, and improve its quality of life. Call us or visit our office in person to schedule your next appointment with our friendly veterinary team!
Does My Pet Need Orthopedic Surgery?
If you’re unsure whether your dog needs orthopedic surgery, our veterinary team is more than happy to sit down with you and outline what it entails. Although orthopedic surgery is a popular treatment option for pets that have broken one or multiple bones because of an accident, it’s an excellent way to address congenital joint and ligament problems.
For example, hip dysplasia is a developmental disorder that can affect your pet’s hips as its femur doesn’t properly fit into its hip sockets. Through our Greer orthopedic surgery, we can adjust your pet’s hips and femur to sit as they should for better mobility and pain relief. By outlining what our orthopedic surgery services entail, you’ll have the information to make educated and confident decisions about your pet’s health.
it’s an excellent way to address congenital joint and ligament problems.
For example, hip dysplasia is a developmental disorder that can affect your pet’s hips as its femur doesn’t properly fit into its hip sockets. Through our Greer orthopedic surgery, we can adjust your pet’s hips and femur to sit as they should for better mobility and pain relief. By outlining what our orthopedic surgery services entail, you’ll have the information to make educated and confident decisions about your pet’s health.
Our Orthopedic Surgery Process
We’ll begin our Greer orthopedic surgery process with a comprehensive wellness exam. Using diagnostic tools like X-rays, we’ll look at your pet’s limb and determine how we’ll approach repairing it. We’ll also take this time to perform presurgical bloodwork to help us understand if your pet is healthy enough to undergo surgery safely. Once our orthopedic surgeon decides that your pet is an ideal candidate for surgery, we’ll outline which surgical options are available to you and schedule a surgery date.
It’s crucial that your pet’s stomach is empty before we administer anesthesia for its surgery, as it can lead to health complications like pneumonia. That’s why, before you drop off your pet for surgery, we’ll likely recommend you stop feeding it the night before its surgery. Following your pet’s procedure, we may keep them overnight to monitor their condition. Once your pet is ready to come home, we’ll work with you to establish a physical rehabilitation schedule.
Once our orthopedic surgeon decides that your pet is an ideal candidate for surgery, we’ll outline which surgical options are available to you and schedule a surgery date.
It’s crucial that your pet’s stomach is empty before we administer anesthesia for its surgery, as it can lead to health complications like pneumonia. That’s why, before you drop off your pet for surgery, we’ll likely recommend you stop feeding it the night before its surgery. Following your pet’s procedure, we may keep them overnight to monitor their condition. Once your pet is ready to come home, we’ll work with you to establish a physical rehabilitation schedule.
Orthopedic Surgery FAQs
How long does veterinary orthopedic surgery take?
Orthopedic surgery is complex and can take several hours to complete. However, the amount of time necessary for the procedure depends on the type of ligament or joint problem. For example, a hairline fracture may take less time to treat than a cranial ligament repair.
What does the physical therapy process entail?
A crucial component of our Greer orthopedic surgery services is skilled physical rehabilitation. Our veterinary team has extensive experience working with pets of different temperaments. We’ll work hard to help them regain their mobility and feel confident in their movements. Typically, physical therapy can take up to six weeks to complete.
Can I visit my pet after surgery?
Although we understand that pet parents want to visit their pet as soon as possible following surgery, we highly recommend that you let them recover alone immediately following the procedure. You must remember that your pet isn’t aware that it has undergone major surgery and may become excited seeing you and injure itself.
Should I put anything on my pet's incision area?
No. We recommend that you refrain from putting salves, ointments, and creams on your pet’s incision site, as it can prove more irritating than helpful. You should keep the area dry and free of moisture to help ensure that the site heals properly.
Greer Orthopedic Surgery For Your Pet
At FurWell Veterinary Hospital, we’re passionate about restoring the mobility of your pet and alleviating its pain through skilled orthopedic surgery services. Our orthopedic surgeon has the experience to repair even the most complex cases of trauma or congenital joint and ligament problems.
A hallmark of our practice is treating pets and their pet parents like family while they’re under our roof. That’s why a member of our team is always close by to provide emotional support and assurance. Contact us today to schedule your appointment and find out if our Greer orthopedic surgery services are right for your beloved pet!
A hallmark of our practice is treating pets and their pet parents like family while they’re under our roof. That’s why a member of our team is always close by to provide emotional support and assurance. Contact us today to schedule your appointment and find out if our Greer orthopedic surgery services are right for your beloved pet!