Veterinary Surgery

Surgical Procedures

At The Animal Medical Center of Fort Oglethorpe, we perform medical and emergency surgeries to help treat disease and conditions in pets or to repair injuries sustained through trauma.

Our Fort Oglethorpe vets routinely perform the following elective and non-elective surgeries:

• Soft Tissue Surgery

  We provide soft tissue surgical procedures for pets with ear, nose, and throat disorders.

  These procedures can also be used to treat hepatic, urogenital, oncological, cardiothoracic, gastrointestinal, and skin problems.

• Spaying & Neutering

  When we spay or neuter a cat or dog, we surgically sterilize them in order to prevent disease and extend their life expectancy.

• C-Sections

  During Cesarean sections, puppies or kittens are surgically removed from their mother's uterus.

  C-sections are typically performed when the mother is unable to give birth naturally. 

• Ocular

  If your pet is experiencing pain, redness, or other symptoms in or around their eyes, ocular surgery may be required.

  Eyelid tumor removal, cataract surgery, ectropion surgery, entropion surgery, orbit exenteration, and cherry eye surgery are all common ocular procedures for cats and dogs.

  If your cat or dog requires surgery, our veterinarians will refer you to a pet surgeon near Fort Oglethorpe and will work closely with your animal surgeon to ensure that your pet receives the best possible care.

• Foreign Body

  Sometimes, foreign objects are ingested or can get stuck inside a cat's or dog's body.

  Whether your pet ate an object they shouldn't have or was injured in an accident, we can perform foreign body surgery to remove it.

  Pet surgery may necessitate the use of specialized skills or equipment in some cases. If this is the case with your animal, your veterinarian will refer you to a cat or dog surgeon near Fort Oglethorpe and will collaborate with your veterinary surgeon to ensure that your dog or cat receives the best possible care.

• Wounds

  Wounds are formed when living tissue is cut, broken, burned, torn, or otherwise damaged.

  These wounds must be cleaned, disinfected, and properly cared for by a qualified veterinarian as soon as possible.

• Orthopedic Surgery

  Orthopedic surgery treats injuries and diseases of your pet's bones, ligaments, joints, tendons, and other skeletal structures. If your dog or cat has a condition or injury that necessitates advanced specialized care, your vet will refer your pet to a veterinarian near Fort Oglethorpe.

• Dental Surgery

  Our veterinarians provide dental surgeries for dogs and cats. These surgeries can range from tooth extractions to gum disease treatment and jaw fracture repairs.