Before the surgery, we will schedule a preoperative examination to make sure your pet is healthy enough for the procedure, and allow you to ask any questions you may have. We will also assess your pet for the appropriate amount of anesthesia required, and perform blood work. We will plan to use the safest techniques available for the procedure they require.
During the surgery, our staff will closely monitor the pet’s vital signs and use every advanced technology at our disposal to ensure that the patient is receiving the best care possible. We will perform pain management techniques before they even wake up to make their recovery easier.
After the surgery, we will closely monitor the pet to ensure they are recovering from the anesthesia as expected. If their behavior is unusual, we will act immediately.
Some of the surgeries which we commonly perform include,
Spay/neuter Procedure – Spaying removes the ovaries and uterus of female animals, and neutering removes the testes of male animals. Spay/neuter procedures prevent pets from reproducing and also provide many health benefits. These are some of the most common surgeries we perform, so our doctors are very confident regarding safety and efficacy.
Soft-tissue Surgery – is any surgery that is unrelated to the joint or bones. Some examples include spay/neuter procedure, laceration repair, and hernia repair.
Surgical Oncology – is performed to contain or stop the spread of cancer throughout the body by removing a tumor, mass, or lesion. When performed effectively it will improve the quality of life for the patient and help them to fight the disease.
Orthopedic surgery treats joint conditions of the elbow, hip, and knees.
Spaying or neutering pets will prevent them from reproducing in the future, and also provide several other health benefits.
The surgeons at Rye Harrison Veterinary Hospital are highly skilled at performing safe spay/neuter procedures because of their high-level training and years of combined experience. We take proactive steps to ensure that the pet receives appropriate care for any associated pain, follow-up check-ups, and ample supervision during and after the procedure.
We recommend that all pets who are not owned by a responsible breeder be spayed or neutered for their health, and for the benefit of the pet population at large. Every year, many pets from unplanned litters end up in homeless shelters or on the streets living as strays. When you spay or neuter your pet, you are helping to keep pets out of animal shelters, and you are freeing up much-needed space for other homeless pets to receive care and be adopted.
The health benefits of the spay/neuter procedure is also an important reason to strongly consider the procedure for your pet.
The following list describes various ways that the spay/neuter procedure protects your pet from various health issues:
No animal should live in unnecessary pain. When your family pet is dealing with pain, it affects everyone in the household. The love we have for our pets makes their pain unbearable for us to watch. At Rye Harrison Veterinary Hospital, it is apart of our ethic to prevent pain from affecting our patients to the greatest extent possible.
When managing pain, there are two general types which require different treatment and consideration: chronic pain and acute pain.
Chronic pain – is generally characterized by its duration. It can last weeks, months, or even years. Chronic pain is caused by conditions such as cancer or arthritis that are also considered chronic, or long-lasting.
Acute pain– is sharper and shorter-lasting. Acute pain can be caused by a trauma, or even by a veterinary procedure such as a surgery or tooth extraction. In cases such as these, it can be prepared for or mitigated in advance.
Both chronic and acute pain can be treated with both drug and non-drug methods. Depending on the severity, type, and cause of the pain, your veterinarian may prescribe pain medication to alleviate the pain, and will most likely discuss how to alleviate the pain through lifestyle methods.
If your pet is prescribed pain medication, it is critical that the directions for dosage be closely followed. Medication that is not prescribed to your pet should never be given, and their pain medication should never be given to another creature. Taking unprescribed pain medication can cause very serious complications, and even death.
Other pain management techniques pets respond well to include acupuncture, chiropractic adjustments, physical therapy, weight control, added bedding or padding to their environment, and added warmth in cold weather.
Every pet handles their pain in their own unique way. Because pets cannot tell us what is wrong, it is up to us, their caretakers, to notice if they are living with pain and to assist them accordingly. The following are common signs of a pet in pain:
Located off of Exit 19 on I-95 (New England Thruway) between Theodore Fremd Ave and Maple Ave.
Phone: 914-921-2000
If you are experiencing an emergency after hours, please call us at (914) 921-2000 and you will be directed to the veterinarian on call.
