Petroglyph Animal Hospital provides soft tissue pet surgery in Albuquerque for dogs and cats. Our soft tissue surgery services include lump removal and biopsy, laceration repair, bladder stone removal, gastric foreign-body removal, and selected abdominal and eye procedures. A veterinarian will assess your pet and explain the recommended surgical plan.
What Is Soft Tissue Surgery for Pets?
Veterinary soft tissue surgery treats conditions involving skin, muscles, internal organs, and other structures outside the bones and joints. Soft tissue care forms part of the wider veterinary surgery services available at Petroglyph Animal Hospital.
How Soft Tissue Surgery Differs From Orthopedic Surgery
Unlike orthopedic surgery, which focuses on bones and joints, soft tissue procedures involve skin, organs, and other non-bone structures. The veterinarian will determine which service fits the condition being assessed.
Soft Tissue Surgery for Dogs in Albuquerque
Soft tissue surgery for dogs may include mass removal, wound repair, abdominal surgery, cystotomy, and treatment for selected eye conditions. The recommended procedure depends on the examination and diagnostic findings.
Soft Tissue Surgery for Cats in Albuquerque
Soft tissue surgery for cats may address wounds, masses, urinary conditions, foreign bodies, and selected abdominal or eye concerns. The veterinarian will explain the purpose of the procedure and the expected home-care needs.
What Soft Tissue Procedures Are Performed at Our Clinic?
Our soft tissue animal surgery services include:
- Emergency surgery for stomach or intestinal torsion, also called bloat
- Lump removal and biopsy
- Laceration repair
- Bladder stone removal through cystotomy
- Gastric foreign-body removal through enterotomy
- Surgery involving cancerous growths or affected organs
- Biopsy of skin or internal abnormalities
- Entropion and cherry eye repair
- Eye enucleation or tarsorrhaphy
The soft tissue surgery veterinary team will recommend a procedure only after assessing the patient and available diagnostic information.
Care Before and After Soft Tissue Surgery
Preparing Your Pet for Surgery
The veterinarian may recommend pet diagnostics before confirming the surgical plan. Follow the hospital’s case-specific instructions about food, water, and medications, and contact the team if anything is unclear.
Recovery and Aftercare at Home
Follow the discharge instructions for medication, feeding, activity, and incision care. Attend recommended follow-up visits and contact the hospital if your pet’s condition worsens or you are concerned about healing.
Frequently Asked Questions About Soft Tissue Surgery
How Will I Know Whether My Pet Needs Surgery?
A veterinarian must assess the condition and available test results before recommending surgery. The team will explain the reason for the procedure and any relevant alternatives.
How Long Does Recovery Take?
Recovery depends on the procedure and the patient. Follow the case-specific plan supplied at discharge rather than relying on a general recovery estimate.
What Should I Monitor at Home?
Monitor the incision, appetite, activity, and overall condition according to the discharge instructions. Contact the hospital if you notice a concerning change or are unsure about the care plan.
Contact Petroglyph Animal Hospital
Request an appointment if your pet has been referred for a procedure or needs an assessment of a condition that may require soft tissue surgery. The Albuquerque team can explain the next step and provide preparation instructions.