Comprehensive Surgical Care

SPCA Florida offers comprehensive surgical care. Our staff are committed to the health and well-being of your pet.

Orthopedic Surgery

Includes surgeries on bones and joints. Fractures (broken bones) are very common injuries to our furry companions, and we have the capability to repair fractures with pins, wires, plates, and screws. Some fractures can also be splinted. The best option for your pet will be discussed at the appointment.

We also offer surgeries in regards to knee ligament injury (cranial cruciate ligament rupture) or to correct dislocated knee caps (luxating patella).

Soft Tissue Surgery

Many types of soft tissue surgeries are performed at SPCA Florida, including but not limited to:

Gastrointestinal - to remove foreign objects from the intestines or stomach
Genitourinary - surgery of the bladder, kidneys, or genitals
Splenic, liver, and gall bladder
Mass removal - cancerous masses or tumors can occur anywhere on the body. Please schedule a consultation to discuss removal.

We are able to perform some Thoracic Surgeries as well. Examples include lung lobe removals and vascular ring anomalies (PDA, PRAA).

Neurologic Surgery

Involves surgery on the brain and spinal cord. We don't do brain surgery at SPCA Florida, but a limited number of spinal surgeries can be performed. Please contact us to discuss the best options for your pet's care if your pet has any difficulty walking, or is diagnosed with a spinal cord injury.

Regardless of the type of surgery your pet requires, pain management is standard to assist with a smooth and quick recovery.

Elective and LifeSaving Surgeries Include

Head and Neck

Mandibulectomy (partial/hemi)
Total ear canal ablation/bulla osteotomy
Sialoadenectomy/sialocele (salivary gland removal)

Ocular
Enucleation (eye removal)
Entropion
Prolapsed nictitans membrane (cherry eye)

Joint Surgeries
Medial patellar luxation
Lateral suture (cruciate ligament)

TPLO (cruciate ligament)
Femoral head and neck ostectomy
Juvenile public symphisiodesis

Rectum/Perineum
Perineal hernia
Perianal mass
Anal sacculectomy

Urogenital
Urethrostomy
Penile amputation
Vulvoplasty
C-section
Pyometra

Wound Management
Axial pattern flaps
Skin grafts

Neuro
Atlano-axial subluxation stabalization

Upper Airway
Brachycephalic airway
Unilateral arytenoid lateralization
Tracheostomy

Fractures
Custom Splinting
Fracture Stabilization (bone plates & screws)

Amputation
Digit
Limb
Tail

Abdomen
Splenectomy
Liver lobectomy
Cholecystectomy (gall bladder removal)
Enterotomy, resection and anastomosis (foreign body removal)
Sub-total colectomy
Nephrectomy
Partial pancreatectomy
Gastropexy
Cystotomy
Abdominal mass removal
Diaphragmatic hernia
Singe-congential-extrahepatic shunt (case by case basis, specialized imaging required)

Thorax
Lung lobectomy
Persistant right aortic arch
Patenet ductus ateriosis
Thoracic wall trauma

Tumors
Skin tumor removals