Hospital Hours: Monday-Friday: 8am-6pm | Saturday: 8am-4pm
(519) 896-0532
Our surgical team has been performing pet surgeries in Kitchener since 1973. Whether your dog needs a lump removed or your cat has swallowed something they shouldn't have, we have the equipment, the training, and the surgical suite at Kingsdale Animal Hospital to take care of them safely.
We use a CO2 surgical laser for many of the procedures we perform. The laser replaces the traditional scalpel blade, and the difference matters for your pet's recovery.
The laser beam cuts tissue while simultaneously sealing blood vessels and nerve endings. That means less bleeding during the procedure, less pain in the hours and days following, and reduced risk of post-operative swelling.
For smaller skin masses and surface lumps, we can often ablate the growth directly with the laser, removing it without a surgical incision or sutures at all.
Every pet under anesthesia here has a dedicated Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) assigned specifically to them, from induction through recovery. They track heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, and temperature throughout the procedure.
This level of monitoring isn't universal at all veterinary clinics. It's something we take seriously at Kingsdale.
Before elective procedures, we often recommend pre-anesthetic blood work, particularly for older pets or those with known health conditions. This gives us a clear picture of kidney and liver function before we administer anesthesia, and it lets us adjust our protocol accordingly.
For more detail on what we monitor and how, visit our Anesthesia & Monitoring page.
We do a full physical exam, confirm your pet is a good surgical candidate, review blood work results, and walk you through the specific procedure, risks, and recovery expectations.
Most pets need to fast from food the night before surgery. We'll confirm exact instructions at your pre-surgical appointment since timing varies by procedure and patient. Generally, we recommend no food after 9 PM the night before, and water is ok to give. If your pet is on any medications, we will advise whether you should give those or not.
You'll bring your pet to the clinic in the morning, usually between 8-8:30. We'll do a quick check-in assessment, go over any last questions, and get an IV catheter placed.
Your pet is monitored continuously through the procedure and stays with us through recovery until they are awake, stable, and comfortable.
For most routine procedures, your pet goes home the same day with written discharge instructions, pain medication, and a clear follow-up plan.
Please let us know at booking if your pet has any known health conditions, current medications, or if they have had a previous reaction to anesthesia. This information directly affects how we plan their care.
Restrict activity for the period we specify. Even if your dog seems back to normal in 48 hours, internal healing takes longer than it looks from the outside.
Use the e-collar (cone) consistently. Pets lick and chew at incisions when given the chance, and that's one of the most common reasons for post-surgical complications.
Give all medications as prescribed, including pain medications, even if your pet seems comfortable. Staying ahead of discomfort prevents stress during healing.
Check the incision daily for redness, swelling, discharge, or separation. A small amount of bruising in the first 24 to 48 hours is normal. Anything beyond that should be assessed.
Call us right away at (519) 896-0532 if your pet is not eating 24 hours after surgery, has significant swelling or discharge at the incision site, seems excessively painful, or is not responding normally.
Call our Kitchener clinic at (519) 896-0532 or book online. We'll walk you through everything before any procedure is scheduled.
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