At some stage in their life, your pet may require an operation under a general anaesthetic. Most animals have their first surgery at a young age when they are desexed.
Our team of veterinarians conduct surgery Monday through Friday inclusive. Emergency surgical cases are conducted as needed after hours.
The surgeries conducted at BVH range from simple through to complex cases and can include:
Desexing means to permanently render an animal incapable of reproducing. In female animals this involves the removal of the ovaries and the uterus. In male animals it involves the removal of the testicles. Most animals do very well after surgery, with no or minimal complications.
At BVH we always encourage desexing surgery for the many health benefits it offers your pet, however it is now law for all dogs and cats born after the 1st July 2018 to be desexed. Special exemptions exist for working and breeding animals. More information regarding this change in legislation can found on the government website http://www.dogandcatboard.com.au/
Desexing surgeries are performed Monday to Friday at the BVH. Whilst dogs and cats form the majority of our surgical case load, we also desex rabbits, ferrets and guinea pigs among others.
The ideal age for desexing can vary depending on the species and the expected size of your pet when they are full grown. Below are some guidelines that we use at BVH.
Cats
- Male and female cats at 4-6 months of age
Dogs
- Small breed – male and female dogs at six months of age
- Large (adult size of >40kg) breed – male and female dogs at 12 months of age
Rabbits
- Male and female rabbits at 6 months of age
- Wound repair for lacerations of the skin or muscle
- Removal of lumps such fatty masses, benign and malignant growths
- Abdominal surgery including procedures involving the stomach, intestines, spleen and bladder
- Caesarean sections
- Eyelid surgeries such as eyelid lump removals and repair of congenital eyelid defects
Brighton Veterinary Hospital is at the forefront of orthopaedic surgery following significant investment in equipment. We are proud to be able to offer the following services for our clients.
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament Repair
- Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) technique
- De-angelis Suture technique
- Iso-Lock – Italian designed knotless surgical technique
- Modified Marquet procedure – UK designed technique that changes the biomechanics of the knee so that your pet does not require a cruciate ligament
- Medial Patella Luxation repair
- Small Breed techniques
- Large Breed techniques
- Fracture Repair
- Locking plate technology – USA designed system
- Cerclage wire and pinning techniques
- Amputations
- Forelimb
- Hindlimb
Our aim at BVH is to tailor the surgical technique to best meet the needs of your pet. Your veterinarian will discuss the various options with you during your consultation.
At BVH we work closely with the Adelaide Veterinary Specialist and Referral Centre for more complex surgical cases. We are happy to refer your pet to a specialist veterinarian when we feel this is best for your pet.
All surgical cases at BVH are conducted in our sterile theatre onsite with a dedicated surgical team that is comprised of a veterinarian and a nurse.
At BVH we have invested in a broad range of anaesthetic monitoring equipment to minimise anaesthetic risk.
Most pets are discharged from the clinic on the same day as their surgery. A discharge appointment will be scheduled with you at the time of drop off. Some complex surgeries including orthopaedic cases will require your pet to stay in overnight to assist in managing their pain.
