At Langley Meadows Animal Hospital, we provide a comprehensive range of surgical services for dogs and cats in Langley, BC. Our surgical team performs each procedure with careful attention to patient safety, effective anesthesia monitoring, and thorough post-operative care. From routine spay and neuter procedures to complex soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries, we are committed to supporting your pet through every stage of their surgical journey with compassion and clinical expertise.
Spaying is one of the most commonly performed veterinary surgical procedures and offers significant health benefits for female dogs and cats. By removing the ovaries and uterus, spaying eliminates the risk of uterine infection (pyometra), a life-threatening condition, and reduces the risk of mammary tumors when performed before a pet’s first or second heat cycle. Spaying also prevents unwanted pregnancies. We perform spay procedures with full anesthetic monitoring and individualized pain management protocols. Post-operative care instructions are provided at discharge.
Neutering removes the testes in male dogs and cats, eliminating the risk of testicular disease and significantly reducing the risk of prostate issues. Neutering also helps reduce hormone-driven behaviors such as roaming, urine marking, and aggression in many male pets. We perform neuter procedures with full anesthetic monitoring and provide comprehensive aftercare guidance to support a smooth recovery. The timing of neutering is best discussed with our veterinary team, as recommendations may vary based on breed and size.
Soft tissue surgery encompasses a broad range of procedures involving the skin, muscles, and internal organs. Common soft tissue surgeries we perform include mass removals, wound repairs, gastrointestinal surgeries, urinary tract procedures, and splenectomy. Each patient receives a pre-surgical assessment to evaluate their health status and identify any factors that may affect anesthetic or surgical risk. Our team provides detailed post-operative monitoring and home care guidance to support healing.
Orthopedic conditions affecting the bones and joints can significantly impact your pet’s mobility and quality of life. At Langley Meadows Animal Hospital, we perform orthopedic surgical procedures including fracture repair, joint surgeries, and procedures addressing conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system. Our team will evaluate your pet’s x-rays, assess their overall health, and discuss all available options with you before proceeding. For highly complex orthopedic cases, we may recommend referral to a board-certified veterinary surgeon.
Surgical removal of tumors in dogs and cats is often the most effective approach for eliminating or reducing cancerous and benign growths. Early surgical intervention, before tumors grow large or spread, generally offers the best outcomes. Our team evaluates each mass individually, using fine needle aspirate or biopsy where appropriate prior to surgical planning. We discuss the nature of the growth, the extent of the surgical margins required, and what to expect during recovery. Tumor samples are submitted for histopathological examination following removal.
A cesarean section may be required when a dog or cat cannot deliver her litter naturally due to obstructed labor, fetal positioning issues, or maternal exhaustion. This is an urgent or emergency procedure that requires prompt veterinary attention. Our team has experience performing cesarean sections with careful attention to both the mother’s safety and the viability of the neonates. If you have a pregnant dog or cat who appears to be experiencing prolonged or difficult labor, contact us immediately at (236) 706-0019.
Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV) is a life-threatening emergency most common in large and giant breed dogs. The stomach fills with gas and rotates, cutting off blood supply to the stomach and spleen. Without urgent surgical intervention, GDV is fatal. If your large or deep-chested dog suddenly develops a distended abdomen and is retching without producing vomit, contact us immediately. GDV surgery involves repositioning and securing the stomach and addressing any associated organ damage.
Certain ocular conditions in dogs and cats require surgical correction to preserve vision or relieve pain. Eye surgeries we perform include entropion and ectropion repair, cherry eye correction, eyelid mass removal, and enucleation (eye removal) for eyes that are painful and non-functional. Our team evaluates each patient thoroughly before recommending a surgical approach and provides detailed post-operative care instructions to support healing.
Exploratory laparotomy allows our team to directly evaluate the abdominal organs when the cause of illness cannot be identified through non-invasive means alone. We also perform a range of specialized abdominal and thoracic procedures including enterotomy (intestinal foreign body removal), gastrotomy (stomach exploration), cystotomy (bladder stone or mass removal), splenectomy (spleen removal), and amputation where required by injury or disease. Each procedure is planned individually, with anesthesia and monitoring protocols tailored to the patient.
Whether your pet needs a routine procedure or complex surgery, our team is here to guide you every step of the way. Call Langley Meadows Animal Hospital at (236) 706-0019 or book a consultation online.
