Veterinary Surgery
We offer a wide range of surgical procedures for cats at our Seattle clinic, using stringent surgical protocols.
During each cat surgery, a dedicated nurse will administer anesthesia and continuously monitor your cat using electronic patient monitoring equipment. Pain management will also be provided.
Post-operative monitoring and pain management are our priorities following surgery. Your vet will also provide thorough instructions for at-home care.
What to Expect from Surgery
We always keep you fully informed about why we are recommending a surgical procedure and regarding any post-operative care your cat will need at home. We practice stringent surgical protocols at our clinic.
Surgical Procedures
At The Cat Clinic of Seattle, we perform medical and emergency surgeries to help treat disease and conditions in cats or to repair injuries sustained through trauma.
Our Seattle vets routinely perform the following elective and non-elective surgeries:
- Soft Tissue Surgery
For cats suffering from ear, nose, and throat disorders, we offer soft tissue surgical procedures.
These procedures are also available for hepatic, urogenital, oncological, cardiothoracic, gastrointestinal, and skin disorders.
- Spaying & Neutering
When we spay or neuter a cat, we surgically sterilize them to prevent unwanted kittens from being born and also disease and give them an extended life expectancy.
- Mass Removal
Cats can develop masses associated with the skin. Masses can also grow inside a body cavity and can be serious or life-threatening.
Mass removal surgery is a fairly common procedure for cats.
- Foreign Body
Sometimes, foreign objects are ingested or can get stuck inside a cat's body.
Whether your kitty has eaten an object they shouldn't have or an accident has left them injured, we can perform foreign body surgery to remove it.
In some cases, specialized skills or equipment are needed to perform surgery. If that is the case for your animal, your vet will refer you to a cat surgeon near Seattle and work closely with your veterinary surgeon to ensure that your cat receives the very best care.
- Wounds
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.
- Dental Surgery
Our veterinarians provide dental surgeries for cats. These surgeries can range from tooth extractions to gum disease treatment and jaw fracture repairs.
The Cat Surgery Process
We understand that the prospect of bringing your cat in for surgery can be frightening. Please be assured that we recommend surgery only when it is in the best interests of your furry companion.
We will ensure that you fully understand why we are recommending surgery and that you are comfortable making the decision to move ahead.
If your cat requires advanced care, our vets will refer you to a veterinary surgeon near Seattle, and work closely with the surgeon to ensure that your cat receives the best possible care.
Surgical protocols at our clinic include:
Pre-surgical assessments. We will confirm the specifics of the procedure, complete a physical examination of the patient, and make sure blood tests have been completed and reviewed by the vet in order to determine if your cat faces any risk of anesthesia-related complications.
Dedicated surgical suites. Surgeries are performed in a dedicated surgical suite. This room is kept completely sterile to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
Surgical attire. Our staff members each wear disposable caps and masks at all times when they are in the surgical suite. Those involved in the procedure itself will also wear sterile gowns and single-use gloves.
Sterile packs and equipment. We carefully clean, sterilize and wrap our surgical instruments and equipment prior to every cat surgery.