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Surgical Services: Expert Care for Your Pet's Health Needs

At Tarka Vets, we understand that the thought of your pet undergoing surgery can be a worrying time. Rest assured, our experienced veterinary team provides expertise in a wide variety of surgical procedures, prioritising your pet's safety, comfort, and a successful recovery. From routine preventative surgeries to complex procedures, we are equipped to provide the highest standard of care, supported by meticulous patient monitoring and compassionate nursing.

Every surgical procedure is performed with the utmost care, utilising modern anaesthetic protocols, sterile techniques, and advanced monitoring equipment to ensure the best possible outcome for your beloved companion.

Our Comprehensive Surgical Offerings:

Neutering: A Foundational Step for Health and Well-being

Neutering (castration for males and spaying for females) is one of the most common surgical procedures performed in veterinary practice, offering broad and significant benefits for your pet's long-term health and behaviour. We encourage you to get in touch with our clinical team for more information on this important procedure.

  • Benefits of Neutering:

    • For Females (Spaying): Prevents unwanted pregnancies, eliminates the risk of mammary (breast) cancer (especially if done early), and removes the risk of potentially life-threatening uterine infections (pyometra). It also stops heat cycles and associated behaviours.

    • For Males (Castration): Prevents unwanted pregnancies, reduces the risk of certain cancers (e.g., testicular cancer), and can decrease undesirable behaviours such as roaming, aggression, and urine marking.

  • When is the right time to neuter your pet? We are happy to discuss what is best for your individual pet’s health, breed, and lifestyle. Our team will provide personalised advice to help you make an informed decision.

Wide Range of Soft Tissue Surgery

Soft tissue surgery encompasses a vast array of procedures that do not involve bones or joints. Our skilled veterinary surgeons are proficient in performing a diverse range of these operations to address various health conditions, including:

  • Mass Removals: Surgical excision of lumps, bumps, and tumours, with subsequent histopathology to determine their nature (benign or malignant).

  • Wound Repair: Expert closure and management of complex wounds, lacerations, and abscesses to promote healing and prevent infection.

  • Cystotomy: Surgical removal of bladder stones (uroliths) or bladder tumours, restoring normal urinary function.

  • Gastrointestinal Surgery: Procedures to address issues within the digestive tract, such as foreign body removal from the stomach or intestines (gastrotomy, enterotomy), removal of diseased sections of the bowel (enterectomy), or correction of life-threatening conditions like Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV).

  • Splenectomy: Surgical removal of the spleen due to trauma, rupture, or certain diseases.

  • Eye-Lid Mass Removal: Delicate surgery to remove growths from the eyelids that can irritate the eye or affect vision.

  • And many other internal organ surgeries, addressing liver disease, gall bladder issues, and more.

Orthopaedics: Specialised Bone and Joint Surgery

For pets requiring specialised care for their bones and joints, we provide access to extensive orthopaedic surgery through a reliable and expert external referral service. While we handle some minor orthopaedic issues in-house, for complex fractures, ligament ruptures (e.g., cruciate ligament repair), joint diseases, or spinal conditions, we ensure your pet benefits from the highest level of specialist care.

We will manage your pet's initial assessment, discuss the best referral options with you, and coordinate seamlessly with the specialist veterinary orthopaedic surgeon to ensure continuous, high-quality care throughout their journey.

We are committed to providing the best possible surgical outcome for your pet, from initial diagnosis through to recovery and rehabilitation. If your pet requires a surgical procedure, please contact us to discuss their needs and to receive a detailed estimate.