Surgical Procedures for Small & Large Animals
We offer a wide range of surgical procedures for both small animals and large livestock—providing skilled, compassionate care tailored to each species. From routine spays, neuters, and dental surgeries in dogs and cats to field castrations, wound repairs, and emergency C-sections in cattle, goats, and pigs, our team is equipped to handle a variety of surgical needs. Whether performed in-clinic or on-site, every procedure is approached with a strong focus on safety, pain management, and successful recovery.
Small Animal Surgical Procedures
- Spay & Neuter: Routine surgical procedures that prevent unwanted pregnancies, reduce certain health risks, and can improve behavior in your dog and cat
- • Dog Spay & Neuter: Here
- • Cat Spay & Neuter: Here
- Dental cleanings and extractions: To treat and prevent dental disease in your dog and cat
- • Dog Dental Health: Here
- • Cat Dental Health: Here
- Traumatic Injuries & Laceration Repair: We clean, suture, and treat wounds to support healing and prevent infection
- Mass removals and biopsies: For diagnosing and removing growths or tumors
- Tail docking and dewclaw removal (dogs only): When medically necessary or for breed-specific reasons
- Exploratory surgery: To diagnose and treat internal issues
- Ear hematoma repair: To relieve swelling and discomfort caused by ruptured blood vessels
- Limb amputations: Performed when necessary due to trauma or severe illness
- Mammary gland tumor removal: For the treatment of mammary masses
- Eye removal (enucleation): To relieve pain or remove diseased or injured eyes
- Entropion repair: Corrects eyelids that roll inward and irritate the eye
- Cystotomy: Removes bladder stones or treats urinary blockages
- Splenectomy: Surgical removal of the spleen when diseased or ruptured
Learn More about Dog Anesthesia: Here
Learn More about Cat Anesthesia: Here
Large Animal Surgical Procedures
We provide essential surgical services for cattle, horses, goats, sheep, and pigs—both in-clinic and on-site. From routine procedures like castrations to emergency surgeries such as C-sections or wound repairs, our experienced team is equipped to handle a wide range of conditions with a strong focus on safety, pain management, and animal welfare.
- Castration: A routine procedure performed to prevent unwanted breeding, reduce aggression, and support herd management
- Wound Repair & Laceration Treatment: Involves cleaning, suturing, and managing traumatic injuries to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Abscess Treatment: Includes draining, flushing, and medicating localized infections commonly found in hooved animals.
- Emergency C-Section: A life-saving procedure for goats, cows, and pigs experiencing difficult labor or delivery complications.
- Tumor Removal & Biopsy: Excision of abnormal growths followed by lab analysis to determine if further treatment is needed
- Dehorning & Horn Injury Repair: Surgical removal or repair of damaged horns to protect the animal and its herd mates.
- Exploratory Surgery: Used to diagnose and treat internal issues when other diagnostics are inconclusive.
Other issues may arise that require surgical care. If a procedure is beyond what we can provide in-clinic, we’ll refer you to a trusted veterinary surgical specialist to ensure your pet or large animal receives the best possible care.
For trusted surgical care, give us a call at (337) 893-8522, we’re here to help.
To learn more about emergency services at Whittington Veterinary Clinic, click here.