Surgery

Veterinary Surgical Services in Lexington

Compassionate Surgical Care for Your Pets

Surgery doesn’t have to be a scary or stressful experience for you and your pet. At North Davidson, we offer comprehensive surgical services including spay and neuter, exploratory procedures, and orthopedic surgeries. Our Lexington veterinarians will treat your pet with the utmost care, compassion, and respect. It’s important to us that we do everything we can to ensure that you and your pet feel as comfortable as possible throughout their surgical experience. See Client Liability Surgery Release Form please click here.

When your pet is scheduled for surgery at North Davidson, a member of our veterinary team will take the time to walk through the procedure with you. We’ll answer any questions you might have and help put your mind at ease before your pet undergoes surgery. We know that your pet is an important part of your family – we’ll treat them like they’re part of our own.

For more information about our surgical services, please call (336) 731-6978 or contact us online.

Spay & Neuter Services

At North Davidson, spay and neuter surgeries are one of the most common procedures we perform. This routine surgery can be one of the best things that you can do for your pet’s overall health, happiness, and longevity.
Benefits of spaying or neutering your pet include:
  • No unexpected pregnancies
  • Longer lifespan for female pets
  • Reduced chance of testicular cancer or prostate issues
  • Female pets won’t go into heat
  • Male pets may be better behaved or less prone to wandering
One of the other benefits not listed above is that spaying or neutering your pet can help reduce the overpopulation of stray animals in the country. Caring for an unexpected litter of puppies or kittens can be overwhelming and costly. If you don’t plan to breed your pet, spaying or neutering them can be a huge benefit to their overall health.

Recovering from Surgery Safely & Quickly

While the surgery itself is essential to your pet’s health, the recovery process is just as important. With proper post-operative care, your pet will be back on all fours in no time. Our goal at North Davidson is to help your pets stay comfortable throughout their healing process. Our Lexington veterinary team will make sure that you understand how to properly care for your pet so that they heal quickly and correctly.
Help your pet recover quickly with these tips:
  • Give your pet a quiet space inside to rest
  • Avoid activities like running or jumping
  • Keep the incision area dry and clean
  • Inspect the incision regularly
  • Prevent your pet from scratching or licking the incision by ensuring they wear the provided E-Collar for two weeks following surgery
In addition to the list above, keep an eye out for signs of infection. If your pet is suddenly lethargic or not eating, or if you notice any redness or swelling around the incision, please give us a call right away so that we can help get your pet back on track.

Do you have a surgery scheduled for your pet? Do you still have questions? Don’t hesitate to give us a call at (336) 731-6978 so we can put your mind at ease.