Surgery

Pet Surgery & Urgent Veterinary Care in London, Ontario 

At Firth Veterinary Hospital, we understand how stressful it can feel when your pet needs surgery. Our compassionate veterinary team is committed to making the experience as safe, comfortable, and supportive as possible for both pets and their families.

Our veterinarians in London provide a wide range of surgery services for dogs and cats throughout London, South London, and the surrounding Ontario communities. From routine soft tissue procedures to urgent surgical needs, every patient receives individualized care, advanced monitoring, pain management, and recovery support.

Comprehensive Surgical Care for Dogs & Cats

Our experienced veterinary team is skilled in a wide range of general surgical procedures and is committed to providing safe, compassionate surgical care focused on patient safety, comfort, pain management, and personalized recovery support for every pet we treat. 

General and advanced surgery services we perform include:

  • Spay and neuter surgery  
  • Soft tissue surgery
  • Lump and mass removals
  • Laser surgery
  • Bladder stone removal
  • Cat urinary blockage surgery
  • Oral surgery
  • Wound repair
  • Abscess treatment

Airway surgery for flat-faced breeds

  • Advanced orthopedic surgeries 
  • Emergency surgical procedures

Our veterinary team uses modern surgical techniques and advanced monitoring equipment to help improve patient safety and recovery outcomes.

Oral Surgery & Dental Procedures

Dental disease and oral injuries can significantly impact your pet’s comfort, health, and overall quality of life. Problems affecting the teeth, gums, jaw, and oral tissues can make everyday activities like eating, chewing, playing, and even resting uncomfortable or painful. In many cases, pets continue eating and behaving relatively normally while hiding signs of oral pain, allowing conditions to worsen over time without obvious symptoms.

Our surgical team may recommend oral surgery for pets experiencing:

  • Broken or fractured teeth
  • Advanced dental disease
  • Oral infections
  • Jaw injuries or fractures
  • Mouth pain
  • Difficulty chewing
  • Oral masses or growths
  • Loose or damaged teeth

Our team uses advanced diagnostic tools, dental imaging, pain management protocols, and personalized treatment plans to help keep pets as safe and comfortable as possible throughout oral surgery and recovery.

Oral & Jaw Surgery for Pets

Our veterinary team provides advanced oral surgery services for dogs and cats experiencing dental injuries, jaw fractures, oral trauma, infections, tumors, and other complex mouth conditions. Oral and jaw injuries can significantly affect a pet’s ability to eat, drink, groom, and live comfortably, making prompt diagnosis and treatment extremely important.

Jaw fractures may occur following trauma such as falls, vehicle accidents, bite injuries, or severe dental disease. Symptoms can include facial swelling, difficulty eating, drooling, bleeding from the mouth, jaw misalignment, pain, loose teeth, or reluctance to open the mouth.

Advanced oral surgery procedures may include:

  • Jaw fracture repair
  • Tooth extractions
  • Oral mass removal
  • Treatment of oral infections or abscesses
  • Repair of oral trauma and soft tissue injuries
  • Advanced dental surgery procedures

Airway Surgery for Flat-Faced Breeds

Flat-faced breeds such as French Bulldogs Bulldogs Pugs Boston Terriers Shih Tzus and Persian Cats often experience chronic breathing difficulties caused by narrowed nostrils and elongated soft palates.

Symptoms may include:

  • Loud snoring
  • Exercise intolerance
  • Labored breathing
  • Overheating
  • Gagging
  • Collapse episodes

Soft Palate Resection

Soft palate surgery helps remove excess tissue that may obstruct airflow and contribute to breathing distress.

Nares Resection Surgery

Nares surgery widens narrowed nostrils to improve airflow and breathing efficiency. Laser-assisted airway surgery techniques may help reduce bleeding, swelling, and recovery time while improving patient comfort.

Pre-Surgical Care & Monitoring

Before surgery, every patient receives a thorough preoperative evaluation to help identify potential risks and create a personalized treatment plan.

During surgery, advanced monitoring equipment is used to track:

  • Heart rate
  • Oxygen levels
  • Blood pressure
  • Temperature
  • Anesthesia depth

Pain management protocols are customized to help keep pets as comfortable as possible before, during, and after surgery.

Rehabilitation & Recovery Support

Recovery care is an important part of the healing process. Depending on your pet’s condition, recommendations may include:

  • Laser therapy
  • Physiotherapy for dogs
  • Physiotherapy for cats
  • Pain management
  • Rehabilitation exercises
  • Mobility support

These therapies can help improve comfort, healing, strength, and mobility following surgery.

Financing Options Available

We understand that surgery can create unexpected financial stress for families. Financing options are available for qualified clients. Ask our team for more information. 

Compassionate Veterinary Surgery in London, Ontario

If you are looking for a trusted vet in London Ontario for general pet surgery, urgent surgical care, laser therapy, or post-surgical rehabilitation, Firth Veterinary Hospital is here to help. Our veterinarians proudly care for pets throughout London, South London, and the surrounding Ontario communities with compassionate, personalized veterinary medicine.

Contact Firth Veterinary Hospital today to schedule a surgical consultation for your pet.

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