Providing Spay and Neuter Surgeries and More in Cookeville and Crossville, TN
Best Friends Veterinary Hospital has a dedicated surgical suite where our vets and nurses can perform a wide range of soft tissue procedures, including routine spay and neuter surgeries. Our goal for every pet surgery is to minimize anesthesia risks and make your companion’s recovery as comfortable as possible. When we are helping you plan your pet’s surgery, we’ll gladly answer any questions you have and stay in close contact throughout the process to keep you informed. Your peace of mind is just as important to us as your pet’s safety.
Schedule your pet’s pre-surgical appointment or follow-up today.
Pet Surgery Safety Precautions
To make your pet’s surgery go as smoothly as possible, with minimal risk, stress, and discomfort, our veterinary team implements the following precautions:
A pre-anesthetic exam and bloodwork ensure your pet is healthy enough to be placed under anesthesia. We check for illness and evaluate blood cell counts and organ function.
Your pet will be connected to an IV catheter during surgery so we can give them the necessary fluids for hydration and blood pressure support. Fluids also help to flush the anesthetic out of your pet’s system so they can awaken safely after surgery.
Our team watches your pet’s vital signs through the entire surgery. We measure blood pressure, respiration, oxygen saturation, temperature, and more to ensure your pet’s comfort and safety.
We use various types of pain control during and after surgery to help your companion recover. This includes nerve blocks, and oral medication that can be given while your pet is recuperating at home.
Why We Recommend Spay and Neuter Surgeries
Dogs and cats alike benefit from spay and neuter surgery in several ways, with the most important being the prevention of unwanted pregnancies. We recommend that all non-breeding pets undergo this procedure not just to reduce animal overpopulation, but to limit their risk for reproductive infections and cancers. Certain hormonal behaviors can also be reduced, such as vocalizing, mounting, and urine spraying.
If you have questions or uncertainties about spay and neuter surgery for your pet, contact us at (931) 881-2037 (Cookeville) or (931) 459-2006 (Crossville)!
Other Surgeries We Can Perform in Cookeville and Crossville
In addition to spay and neuter surgeries, our vets can also perform:
• Growth removals (tumors, skin growths, cysts, fatty lumps)
• Laceration repair
• Stenotic nares (for brachycephalic or “flat-faced” dogs)
• Entropion and ectropion surgery
• Episioplasty
• Bladder surgery
• And many more
Contact us to see if we can meet your needs.