Surgery
for Dogs & Cats

Every surgical patient at Poughkeepsie Animal Wellness receives an individualized anesthetic protocol developed by our veterinarians based on their age, weight, health status, and the procedure being performed. We use modern, reversible anesthetic agents and maintain continuous monitoring throughout every procedure.

Patient safety during anesthesia is our highest priority. Our monitoring protocols exceed the minimum standards recommended by the AAHA.

• Pre-anesthetic bloodwork to assess organ function
• IV catheter and fluid support during all procedures
• Continuous ECG, pulse oximetry, and capnography
• Blood pressure monitoring
• Body temperature management
• Dedicated anesthesia monitoring by trained staff

Our surgical capabilities cover the full range of routine and advanced soft tissue procedures. For highly specialized orthopedic or neurological cases, we maintain referral relationships with board-certified surgeons.

• Spay (ovariohysterectomy) and neuter (castration)
• Mass and tumor removal (skin, subcutaneous, internal)
• Gastrointestinal surgery (foreign body removal, intestinal resection)
• Bladder surgery (cystotomy for stones)
• Wound repair and reconstructive procedures
• Aural hematoma repair
• Entropion and eyelid correction
• Perineal urethrostomy (cats)

Recovery begins the moment surgery ends. Our team monitors every patient through the recovery period before discharge, and we provide detailed written home care instructions for every procedure.

• Dedicated recovery monitoring post-anesthesia
• Pain management protocols (pre-, intra-, and post-operative)
• Written discharge instructions for every patient
• Follow-up recheck appointments included
• E-collar and wound care supplies provided