When your pet needs surgery, one of the first questions is often, “Where do we go from here?” Bridge Veterinary Care offers cat and dog surgery at our Bay Shore, NY animal hospital, including routine procedures and a broad range of soft tissue surgeries.
Our surgical capabilities go well beyond spays and neuters. A visiting veterinarian performs soft tissue surgery at Bridge twice each week, allowing us to manage many procedures in-house that might otherwise require care at another hospital.
If your pet requires surgery, talk to our team to discuss your options.
When Might My Pet Need Surgery?
Surgery may become part of your pet’s care when a condition cannot be managed effectively with medication or monitoring alone. That may include problems such as bladder stones, intestinal blockages, painful eye or ear conditions, certain masses, hernias, or injuries that need repair.
In other cases, surgery is planned to prevent future problems, such as with spay and neuter procedures or gastropexy in dogs at risk for bloat. The reason for surgery can vary widely, so the first step is understanding what is happening and whether a procedure offers the most appropriate path forward.
If surgery is recommended, our team will explain what the procedure is meant to address, what alternatives may exist, and what to expect before making a decision.
What Surgeries Does Bridge Veterinary Care Offer?
Bridge Veterinary Care provides a wide range of soft tissue surgeries for dogs and cats. The procedure your pet needs will depend on their diagnosis and individual circumstances.
Abdominal & Digestive Surgery
These procedures address conditions involving the stomach, intestines, abdominal organs, and related structures.
- Abdominal exploratory surgery
- Enterotomy
- Gastrotomy
- Gastropexy
- Intestinal biopsy
- Liver biopsy
- Resection and anastomosis
- Splenectomy
- Colopexy
Urinary & Reproductive Surgery
Surgery may be needed to address urinary obstruction, bladder disease, reproductive emergencies, or anatomical concerns.
- Cystotomy
- Perineal urethrostomy in cats
- Pyometra surgery
- Cryptorchid neuter — abdominal or inguinal
- Scrotal ablation
- Vulvoplasty
- Spay
- Neuter
Eye, Ear & Airway Procedures
These surgeries may correct painful or abnormal conditions affecting vision, eyelids, ears, or breathing.
- Cherry eye repair
- Entropion surgery
- Enucleation
- Aural hematoma repair
- Nares resection
- Polyp removal
Mass Removal & Amputation
When abnormal tissue, severe injury, or disease cannot be treated conservatively, surgical removal may be recommended.
- Lumpectomy
- Single or chain mastectomy
- Digit amputation
- Limb amputation
- Tail amputation
Wound, Hernia & Other Soft Tissue Procedures
Our surgical capabilities also include:
- Laceration repair
- Inguinal hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia repair
- Dewclaw removal
Not sure whether the procedure your pet needs is offered? Call our team at (631) 968-8700 and we can help determine the appropriate next step.
What Happens Before My Pet’s Surgery?
The planning process depends on why your pet needs surgery and which procedure is being performed.
Before moving forward, the veterinary team will review your pet’s condition and discuss the recommended procedure with you. If additional testing or preparation is needed before surgery, we’ll let you know what needs to happen and why.
This is also your opportunity to ask questions about the procedure, expected recovery, and anything else you want clarified before surgery day.