Expert surgical care for cats, dogs and other pets

The health of a four-legged family member is the top priority for every responsible owner. In the life of pets, situations often arise when conservative…

The Cheshire Cat veterinary clinic for dogs and cats is among the top 5 in our country in terms of the level of provision of this type of service. We are located in Moscow at the address: st. Bolshaya Pochtovaya, 34, building 12. Conveniently accessible from the Elektrozavodskaya, Semyonovskaya, Sokolniki, Baumanskaya, Krasnoselskaya and Lefortovo metro stations. Our surgical department operates to strict safety standards. Veterinary operations of any category of complexity are carried out here, and the reception is conducted by an experienced veterinarian surgeon for dogs and cats.

Primary surgical treatment of wounds (PSW) in domestic animals

Any mechanical damage to the skin and soft tissues in dogs and cats requires professional attention. Whether it is the consequences of a fight with other animals, cuts from sharp objects during a walk, or neglected scratching due to tangles in long-haired breeds, the wound surface must be properly prepared for healing.

Veterinary specialists divide surgical treatment of wounds into categories of complexity (from 1 to 5 categories) depending on the depth, area and degree of infection of the injury.

What does PHO include:

• Thorough wound care: Removing hair around the damaged area, removing dirt, foreign bodies and exudate.
• Excision of non-viable tissue: The surgeon carefully removes destroyed and dead areas of skin and subcutaneous tissue to prevent the development of gangrene and necrosis.
• Antiseptic treatment: The use of modern safe solutions to destroy pathogenic microflora.
• Preparation for closing: Forming smooth wound edges for subsequent suturing or open wound management if severe purulent inflammation is present.

Applying surgical sutures and caring for them

After performing primary surgical treatment or planned surgical interventions, the key step is reliable closure of the wound surface. High-quality comparison of tissue edges speeds up the regeneration process and minimizes the risks of infection.

In veterinary practice, biocompatible durable suture materials are used. Both standard interrupted sutures and intradermal cosmetic sutures are used. The advantage of a cosmetic suture is that the threads are hidden inside the skin, which reduces the risk of the animal itself licking and injuring the wound, and after healing there are no rough scars left. The owner only needs to keep the operating area clean and use a protective collar or blanket.

Treatment of hematomas, seromas and abscesses: drainage and aspiration

Bruises, severe bites, and hidden injuries in dogs and cats often cause fluid to accumulate under the skin. Depending on the nature of the content, several pathologies are distinguished:

• Hematomas: Cavities filled with blood resulting from rupture of blood vessels due to blunt trauma.
• Seromas: Accumulations of serous exudate, which often form in the area of ​​recent operations.
• Abscesses: Limited foci of purulent inflammation that develop when an infection gets under the skin (for example, after a bite).

To treat these conditions, veterinary surgeons use aspiration and drainage techniques. Aspiration involves pumping out accumulated fluid using a syringe under strict sterility control. If fluid continues to accumulate or the wound festers, complete drainage is performed. The surgeon installs a special drainage tube or half-tube, which ensures a constant outflow of exudate to the outside and allows the cavity to be regularly washed with antiseptics until it is completely tightened.

Installation of esophagostomy under X-ray control

In the practice of a veterinary hospital, there are severe clinical cases when a cat or dog cannot eat food on its own (serious maxillofacial injuries, oncological processes, systemic debilitating diseases). Prolonged fasting is critically dangerous for pets, especially cats, as they quickly develop liver lipidosis.

In such situations, surgeons install an esophagostomy - a special soft feeding tube that is inserted through a small incision in the neck directly into the esophagus. This manipulation is necessarily performed under X-ray control, which guarantees the ideal anatomical location of the tube and eliminates damage to internal structures. Through an esophagostomy, the owner can easily and painlessly administer liquid food and necessary medications to the pet until the natural appetite is completely restored.

Professional standards of the Cheshire Cat clinic

When it comes to surgical interventions, the key success factors are the technical equipment of the operating unit, sterility and, of course, the experience of the doctor. Before any procedure, the animal undergoes mandatory preoperative screening (blood tests, cardiac ultrasound) to minimize anesthetic risks.

High-precision equipment makes it possible to perform operations of any complexity, and a modern hospital provides professional monitoring of the pet’s condition in the most important period - the early postoperative period. By entrusting your pet to the specialists of the Cheshire Cat clinic on Bolshaya Pochtovaya, you choose safety, advanced technology and sincere concern for the health of animals.