Preparing for Surgery and Recovery
What to do before an anaesthetic, what happens on the day, and how to look after your pet at home afterwards.
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Soft tissue surgery includes a wide range of procedures involving the skin, muscles, internal organs, digestive system, urinary system, reproductive organs, and other tissues not related to bones or joints.
At EverCare Veterinary Clinic, we provide carefully planned soft tissue surgery for dogs and cats, ranging from routine procedures to the treatment of injuries, masses, wounds, obstructions, and certain internal medical conditions.
Every procedure begins with a thorough veterinary assessment. Our team considers your pet’s diagnosis, overall health, age, previous medical conditions, anaesthetic risk, and expected recovery before recommending surgery. Depending on the complexity of the condition, additional diagnostic testing, hospitalisation, or referral to a specialist surgical facility may be advised.
Depending on your pet’s condition and the complexity of the case, soft tissue procedures may include:
Some procedures require specialised equipment, intensive monitoring, blood products, advanced imaging, or a board-certified veterinary surgeon. In these situations, our team will discuss stabilisation and referral to an appropriate facility.
The process begins with a veterinary consultation and physical examination. Depending on the condition, your pet may require:
Diagnostic testing helps the veterinarian understand the condition, assess whether surgery is appropriate, and plan the safest possible approach.
During the procedure, your pet may receive:
Monitoring may include heart rate, heart rhythm, blood pressure, breathing, oxygen levels, ventilation, body temperature, and anaesthetic depth. Close monitoring should continue during recovery, not only while surgery is being performed.
After surgery, your pet will be monitored until they are sufficiently awake and clinically stable. Depending on the procedure and their condition, they may return home on the same day or remain hospitalised for additional observation, fluids, medication, or supportive care.
Our team will provide clear instructions covering medication, feeding, activity restriction, incision care, and follow-up appointments.
We understand that surgery can be stressful for both pets and their families. Our approach combines careful medical planning, attentive monitoring, effective pain management, gentle handling, and clear communication throughout the process.
We recommend surgery only after considering the available treatment options, expected benefits, potential risks, and your pet’s individual health. Before proceeding, our veterinarian will explain the purpose of the procedure, the planned approach, possible complications, expected recovery, and whether laboratory analysis of removed tissue is recommended.
For complex or high-risk cases, we believe that timely referral is part of responsible veterinary care. If your pet would benefit from advanced surgical expertise, intensive care, or equipment beyond the clinic’s capabilities, we will help guide you towards an appropriate referral facility.
Fasting, pre-anaesthetic testing, what happens on the day, wound care, activity restriction and when to call us are the same for surgery as for any other procedure, and are set out in full in Preparing for Surgery and Recovery. Your veterinarian will give you any instructions specific to your pet.
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+971 56 227 8484Soft tissue surgery refers to surgical procedures involving tissues and organs other than bones, joints, the spinal cord, and the brain.
It can include surgery involving the skin, abdominal organs, digestive tract, urinary system, reproductive organs, wounds, masses, and certain airway or chest conditions.
Surgery may be recommended when it offers the most appropriate way to diagnose, treat, remove, or repair a condition.
The decision is based on your pet’s symptoms, examination findings, diagnostic results, overall health, alternative treatment options, and the risks of delaying or avoiding the procedure.
Yes. A veterinary consultation is required to assess your pet, review the condition, determine whether surgery is appropriate, and plan the procedure.
Urgent cases may require rapid assessment, stabilisation, and surgery on the same day.
Diagnostic imaging may be needed to identify the location and extent of a condition and help plan the surgery.
For example, X-rays may help investigate swallowed objects or bladder stones, while ultrasound can provide detailed information about abdominal organs, masses, fluid, and soft tissues.
Pain management may begin before surgery and continue during the procedure, recovery, and home-care period.
Depending on your pet and the procedure, the plan may include injectable medication, oral medication, anti-inflammatory treatment, local anaesthetic techniques, or a combination of methods. Pain should continue to be assessed throughout recovery and adjusted according to the patient’s needs.
The duration depends on the type of procedure, location of the condition, your pet’s size and stability, and any findings discovered during surgery.
Preparation, anaesthesia, surgery, and monitored recovery all contribute to the total time your pet remains at the clinic.
Laboratory analysis is often recommended after a mass, organ, or abnormal tissue is removed.
Histopathology can help identify the type of tissue, determine whether it is benign or malignant, assess features that may affect prognosis, and evaluate whether additional treatment may be needed. The value of testing and the information it may provide will be discussed with you before or after surgery.
No. The risk of recurrence depends on the type of mass, its biological behaviour, location, size, surgical margins, and whether it has spread.
Histopathology and additional staging tests may be required before the veterinarian can provide more specific information about prognosis and follow-up care.
From diagnosis and preparation to surgery and recovery, our veterinary team provides attentive care tailored to your pet’s individual condition. Book a soft tissue surgery consultation at EverCare Veterinary Clinic today.