Veterinary Services

Pet General Surgery

For comprehensive pet surgery delivered with care and compassion, trust the skilled veterinary team at Thompsonville Veterinary Clinic. We are committed to conducting each operation with the utmost precision and delicateness, prioritizing your pet’s safety at every stage.

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Pet General Surgery in Thompsonville, IL

Pet surgery at Thompsonville Veterinary Clinic is a straightforward process. Your pet will be checked in by the technician who will work with your pet from start to finish. At check-in, you will receive a brief synopsis of the procedure and which services will be performed on your pet.

You will be able to ask any questions that you may have, and have peace of mind knowing that your pet will receive the highest standard of care available. We do our best to keep you informed of any changes that have been made in the surgical plan of your pet via the telephone. Please be sure to leave a phone number that you will be accessible at.

Pre-Surgery

Your pet will receive a pre-anesthetic physical exam ensuring that their vital signs indicate that they are ready to undergo anesthesia. We will place a catheter in your pet for access to your pets vein for both the anesthetic drugs as well as fluid therapy, blood pressure control, and a means to flush the anesthetic drugs out of you pets system quickly, if needed. This reduces the groggy effect your pet feels post operatively.

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Post-Surgery

You will receive a phone call post-operatively informing you that your pet is doing well and surgery has been completed. At that time the technician will set up a discharge time for you to pick your pet up. Please allow enough time for the veterinarians or technician to discuss the procedure, physical exam findings, and discharge instructions with you. Feel free to ask any post-operative questions that you may have at that time. You will receive a copy of the discharge instructions to take home indicating all restrictions and medications necessary for your pet’s recovery. You will then be set up a recheck and/or suture removal, depending on the type of procedure.

Pet Dental Surgery in Thompsonville, Il

If your pet is in need of more intensive dental care, Thompsonville Veterinary Clinic provides expert pet dental surgery to correct any issues lurking beneath their teeth and gums. Our skilled team conducts dental procedures with the same level of care and preparation as we give to general pet surgeries, thoroughly screening your animal before the procedure to ensure they are ready for care as well as supporting them with painkillers and aftercare post operatively. Just as much as general surgery, dental surgery can be a key way to support your pet’s quality of life by relieving oral pain and preventing dental infections from spreading further throughout the body.

Signs your dog or cat needs dental Surgery:

Bad Breath

Difficulty Breathing

Drooling

Bleeding along the Gums

Sensitive to Being Touched Near the Mouth

Signs your horse needs a floatation:

Balls of Hay /Grass in Cheeks or Dropping from Mouth

Difficulty Chewing

Weight Loss

Odor from Mouth

Reluctant to Eat Grain

By the time your dog or cat is showing you these signs, they may already have periodontal disease, which is caused by a build-up of plaque. This is causing them pain and putting them at risk for kidney, liver, and heart disease. All pets need dental care as they age, but some breeds have more issues regardless of age because of genes and the shape of their mouths. You can prevent dental disease and pain by brushing your pet’s teeth or having the veterinarian clean their teeth to prevent the plaque buildup.

Horse’s teeth continue to “erupt” throughout their life to help with wear from grazing. Without regular dental care (floating), their teeth can develop uneven wear and enamel points which cause pain when they eat.