At Uplands Pet Hospital, we have a variety of services and products to
assist you and help your pet live a long healthy life. We pride
ourselves on accuracy and efficiency. The services we provide for your
pet are designed to provide a diagnosis and treatment plan that is easy
to understand and follow. Please click for more information on the
services we provide.
Uplands Pet Hospital is equipped with the latest technologies such as digital x-ray, blood analysis machines, dental digital x-ray, complete surgical suite with surgical laser, vital monitors, ECG, complete pet pharmacy, scopes, thermo equipment, and various other laboratory equipment.
Uplands Pet Hospital is equipped with the latest technologies such as digital x-ray, blood analysis machines, dental digital x-ray, complete surgical suite with surgical laser, vital monitors, ECG, complete pet pharmacy, scopes, thermo equipment, and various other laboratory equipment.
Surgical Services
During general anesthesia, our patients
are monitored closely by an animal health
technician or animal care giver for heart
rate, respiratory rate, capillary refill time and blood pressure. A change in blood pressure is an early indicator that a pet may be running into trouble. Monitoring blood pressure allows us to intervene earlier and any anesthetic risk to your pet. We chart your pet's statistics every 10 minutes from the moment her or she is anesthetized to the time when he or she wakes up. Please feel free to request a copy of your pet's anesthetic chart. <Back to top>
General Anesthetic
Most general anesthetic procedures involve several steps beginning with the administration of a sedative. A gas anesthetic (isoflurane) is delivered in combination with oxygen to the patient via the breathing tube to maintain the state of unconsciousness.
Although general anesthetics are significantly safer than they have been in the past, there is still the remote chance of an anesthetic complication. There are many ways to reduce the risk associated with anesthesia including a thorough physical examination and blood work prior to anesthesia. <Back to top>
Local Anesthetic
A local anesthetic causes a loss of sensation to a 'local' area, also known as freezing. Small surgical or diagnostic procedures may require a local anesthetic to be performed. <Back to top>
Pain Management
We know the issue of pain management is of great concern to pet owners today. As in human medicine, we have a variety of medication available to manage your pet's pain both before and after surgery or in the event of trauma. We also have medications that can help with chronic pain conditions would be pleased to discuss the options available to you and your pet under any of the above circumstances. <Back to top>
Laser Surgery
Laser surgery is used extensively in many types of surgeries. There are some specific benefits to using a laser as opposed to the conventional scalpel. These benefits assure that there is less blood loss, less post operative pain and less swelling. Laser surgery provides the greatest advantage in vascular areas (areas with many blood vessels) such as tumors, ears, toes, head and certain organs. <Back to top>
Neuter Surgery
Neutering refers to the surgical procedure performed on male dogs and cats to render them infertile. There are many benefits to neutering your male companion.
First, you will help to eliminate the serious problem of dog and cat overpopulation. Second, neutering will eliminate undesirable and at times, embarrassing behaviour in your male companion. Third, you will help prevent future disease in your pet such as prostate disease and testicular cancer. <Back to top>
Spay Surgery
Spaying refers to the surgical procedure performed on female dogs and cats to render them infertile. There are many benefits to spaying your female companion. Spaying involves surgical removal of both ovaries and the uterus. It can be performed under a number of anesthetics and monitoring devices. If you are shopping around for a competitive price on this procedure, be sure to question the type of anesthetic used and the monitoring equipment and procedures followed. We use several different monitoring devices during your pet's anesthetic. <Back to top>
Patient Recovery
When patients undergo surgery, the staff at Uplands Pet Hospital are careful to assure a safe recovery. Once the animal is finished surgery, they are placed in our recovery ward. To the make the recovery comfortable, we add plenty of blankets and a heating pad for extra heat support. Patients are monitored until the swallowing reflex is observed. At this time the airway tube (endotracheal tube) is removed.
Throughout the recovery the patients heart rate and respiration are monitored to ensure the patient is not in distress. When the patient is bright and alert, he/she is returned to its kennel and the owner is contacted. Each patient is sent home with discharge sheet listing the aftercare necessary to ensure a complete and comfortable recovery. <Back to top>
Mass Removal
Probably the most common soft tissue surgery performed at our clinic is the removal of masses or 'lumps' on animals. Most of these masses, once removed and tested are benign (non-harmful); however, occasionally they are more serious. Early removal and accurate diagnosis of a 'lump' is necessary to improve the outcome in your pet if the mass is cancerous. <Back to top>
Biopsy
A biopsy is a common diagnostic procedure where a small portion of tissue is removed for analysis. Local anesthetic can be used to control pain during the procedure. To enquire more about biopsies, please call our clinic and speak to one of our trained professionals. <Back to top>
Exploratory Surgery
There are two main objectives in an exploratory surgery. The first is to identify the problem(s) and the second is to correct the problem if possible. Our veterinarians are highly skilled surgeons that will take good care of your pet to ensure a speedy recovery with minimal pain. <Back to top>