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General-to-Advanced Surgeries
Cumming Veterinary Clinic offers a full range of common to advanced surgeries for cats, dogs, and exotic pets. By partnering with board-certified surgeons who perform procedures at our hospital, we greatly expand our in-house capabilities and limit our need to refer clients elsewhere.
Safety First
All animals undergo pre-surgical exams with bloodwork prior to anesthesia. Prior to anesthesia, the surgeon will address any identified problems that could put an animal at risk.
Common Surgeries
The veterinarians on staff at Cumming Veterinary Clinic perform routine wellness surgeries, including spay, neuter, and dentistry.
Other commonly-performed procedures include:
foreign object removal
bladder stone removal
mass removals
splenectomies
You can feel confident that we will always recommend the care we would give our own pets. We won't perform a surgery that would have a better outcome under the care of one of our partner specialist surgeons.
Advanced Procedures
Dr. FitzSimons performs advanced dental procedures, including root planing, extractions, and oronasal fistula repair. He can also perform full mouth extractions for FORL lesions in cats. He is skilled in ACL repair with lateral suture technique for torn ACL.
Dr. Julie Duval provides numerous advanced soft tissue surgeries, including perineal urethrostomy (for urinary blockage in male cats), liver mass removal, gallbladder removal, parathyroid tumor removal, soft palate resection, and any cancerous mass that is most appropriately managed by a board-certified surgeon.
Canine Neuter Information
Dog Neuter Discharge
He has been through a major surgery. He will need special attention for a full, uneventful recovery, just as a human would. Please read and review the following instructions. If you have any questions at any time, please call.
Activity: No free running (must be on leash) or jumping for a minimum of 5 days, including outside time for going to the bathroom. No bathing or swimming for a minimum of 10 days after surgery.
Diet: You can resume his normal diet the day following surgery, but at a reduced amount. As long as he is able to keep food in and doesn't exhibit signs of illness, continue to increase the amount of food through the day.
Medications: Begin all medications the day of discharge unless otherwise directed. Directions for medications are printed on each bottle. Please observe recommendations for giving with food if stated.
Incision Care: Please check the incision daily. Some redness and swelling is a normal consequence of surgery and healing. If the incision becomes painful, opens or discharges pus or blood, please call the clinic for a re-check. A small amount of clear fluid may ooze from the incision and is considered normal. DO NOT allow him to lick, chew, rub or pull at the incision. If he does, you must stop the behavior right away and begin using the e-collar you were sent home with. If you do not have a collar at home, please pick one up from the clinic at the earliest ability.
Recheck: Please schedule a recheck in ten days. Any sutures will be removed at that time.
Thank you for allowing us to provide him with the best care possible. He was a wonderful patient and we wish him a quick and easy recovery.
If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to call 770-887-3119
Dog Neuter Castration: is the term applied to the procedure of removing the male sex glands, the testicles.
Surgical Procedure:
Castration is performed just before sexual maturity at four to six months of age. Castration of your dog is a major surgery involving a general anesthetic and sterile operating techniques. Although there is slight discomfort for one to two days after surgery, recovery is rapid in most cases.
Results:
1. Reduces the sexual instincts
2. Tends to decrease the drive to roam and fight.
3. General level of aggression may also be reduced
4. Reduces the chance of some prostate diseases
Canine Spay Discharge Instruction
Dog Spay Discharge
You dog has been through a major abdominal surgery. She will need special attention for a full, uneventful recovery, just as a human would. Please read and review the following instructions. If you have any questions at any time, please call.
Activity: No bathing for a minimum of 14 days after surgery. If discharged on the same day as surgery, prevent access to steps, climbing and jumping.
Diet: You can resume normal diet the day following surgery, but at a reduced amount. As long as she is able to keep food down and doesn't exhibit signs of illness, continue to increase the amount of food through the day. If discharged on the day of surgery, only offer small amounts of food and water after 8 pm. If she becomes sick to her stomach, discontinue food until the next morning.Medications: Your pet will be discharged with medication. Begin all medications the day of discharge unless otherwise directed. Directions for medications are printed on each bottle. Please give medications as directed and for the duration recommended. Please observe recommendations for giving with food if stated.
Incision Care: Please check the incision daily. Some redness and swelling is a normal consequence of surgery and healing. If the incision becomes painful, opens or discharges pus or blood, please call the clinic for a re-check. A small amount of clear fluid may ooze from the incision and is considered normal. DO NOT allow her to lick, chew, rub or pull at the incision. If she does, you must stop the behavior right away and begin using the e-collar you were sent home with. If you do not have a collar at home, please pick one up from the clinic at the earliest ability.
For the next 10 to 14 days, she will have skin sutures or surgical glue with internal sutures at the surgery site. We request that you do not bathe her while the sutures/surgical glue are present. Additionally, all exercise should be kept at a minimum.
The incision will need to be rechecked and sutures, if present will need to be removed. We ask that you call us to schedule an appointment several days in advance to have the incision checked and sutures removed. Generally, there is no charge for removing the sutures.
If swelling, excessive reddening, licking, or other signs of infection occur, or if you have any questions on her condition, please contact us.
Thank you for allowing us to provide her with the best care possible. She was a wonderful patient and we wish her a quick and easy recovery. If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to call us at 770-887-3119
Dog Spay Ovariohysterectomy: is the proper medical term for spaying or neutering of the female dog. Surgical procedure: consists of the complete removal of both ovaries and the uterus. If the ovaries are not removed, the troublesome "heat" periods will still occur even though pregnancy is impossible. Although it is a commonly performed procedure, ovariohysterectomy of the dog is a major surgery involving a general anesthetic and sterile operating techniques. Although there is slight discomfort for one or two days after surgery, recovery is rapid in most cases.
Results / Treatments of:
Pregnancy is impossible.
Prevents the development of a severely infected uterus.
No more annoying "heat" cycles.
Treatment for tumors or cysts
Treatment of some forms of skin disease
The chance for breast cancer is greatly reduced.
Feline Neuter Discharge Instruction
Cat Neuter Discharge
He has been through a major surgery. He will need special attention for a full, uneventful recovery, just as a human would. Please read and review the following instructions. If you have any questions at any time, please call. Activity: No bathing for a minimum of 14 days after surgery. If discharged on the same day as surgery, prevent access to steps, climbing and jumping. If discharged on the same day as surgery and is an outdoor cat, he will need to be kept indoors overnight and for the next 7-10 days.
Diet: You can resume his normal diet the day following surgery, but at a reduced amount. As long as he is able to keep food in and doesn't exhibit signs of illness, continue to increase the amount of food through the day. If discharged on the day of surgery, only offer small amounts of food and water after 8 pm. If he becomes sick to his stomach, discontinue food until the next morning.
Medications: Your pet will be discharged with medication. Begin all medications the day of discharge unless otherwise directed. Directions for medications are printed on each bottle. Please give medications as directed and for the duration recommended. Please observe recommendations for giving with food if stated.
Incision Care: Please check the incisions daily. Some redness and swelling is a normal consequence of surgery and healing. If the incision becomes painful, opens or discharges pus or blood, please call the clinic for a re-check. A small amount of clear fluid may ooze from the incision and is considered normal. DO NOT allow him to lick, chew, rub or pull at the incisions. If he does, you must stop the behavior right away and begin using the e-collar you were sent home with. If you do not have a collar at home, please pick one up from the clinic at the earliest ability. There are no sutures to remove.
Thank you for allowing us to provide him with the best care possible. He was a wonderful patient and we wish him a quick and easy recovery. If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to call us at 770-887-3119
Cat Neuter Castration: is the term applied to the procedure of removing the male sex glands, the testicles.
Surgical Procedure: Castration is performed just before sexual maturity at four to six months of age. Castration of you pet is a major surgery involving a general anesthetic and sterile operating techniques. Although there is slight discomfort for one to two days after surgery, recovery is rapid in most cases.
Results:
1. It reduces the sexual instincts.
2. This tends to eliminate fighting and night prowling so common to the male cat.
3. The objectionable urine odor of the male cat is also eliminated.
4. Castrating later in life may stop them from fighting with other males, but established patterns of night prowling may continue.
5. Reduces the chance of prostate disease
Remember that cats are night hunters by nature and castration will usually not diminish the cat's natural tendency to hunt.
Feline Spay Discharge Instruction
Cat Spay Discharge She has been through a major abdominal surgery. She will need special attention for a full, uneventful recovery, just as a human would. Please read and review the following instructions. If you have any questions at any time, please call.Activity: No bathing for a minimum of 14 days after surgery. If discharged on the same day as surgery, prevent access to steps, climbing and jumping. If discharged on the same day as surgery and is an outdoor cat,she will need to be kept indoors overnight and for the next 7-14 days.Diet: You can resume her normal diet the day following surgery, but at a reduced amount. As long as she is able to keep food down and doesn't exhibit signs of illness, continue to increase the amount of food through the day. If discharged on the day of surgery, only offer small amounts of food and water after 8 pm. If she becomes sick to her stomach, discontinue food until the next morning.Medications: Your pet will be discharged with medication. Begin all medications the day of discharge unless otherwise directed. Directions for medications are printed on each bottle. Please give medications as directed and for the duration recommended. Please observe recommendations for giving with food if stated.Incision Care: Please check the incision daily. Some redness and swelling is a normal consequence of surgery and healing. If the incision becomes painful, opens or discharges pus or blood, please call the clinic for a re-check. A small amount of clear fluid may ooze from the incision and is considered normal. DO NOT allow her to lick, chew, rub or pull at the incision. If she does, you must stop the behavior right away and begin using the e-collar you were sent home with. If you do not have a collar at home, please pick one up from the clinic at the earliest ability. For the next 10 to 14 days, she will have skin sutures or surgical glue with internal sutures at the surgery site. We request that you do not bathe her while the sutures/surgical glue are present. Additionally, all exercise should be kept at a minimum.
The incision will need to be rechecked and sutures, if present will need to be removed. We ask that you call us to schedule an appointment several days in advance to have the incision checked and sutures removed. Generally, there is no charge for removing the sutures.If swelling, excessive reddening, licking, or other signs of infection occur, or if you have any questions on her condition, please contact us.
Thank you for allowing us to provide her with the best care possible. She was a wonderful patient and we wish her a quick and easy recovery. If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to call us at 770-887-3119
Cat Spay Ovariohysterectomy: is the proper medical term for spaying or neutering of the female cat. Surgical procedure: consists of the complete removal of both ovaries and the uterus. If the ovaries are not removed, the troublesome "heat" periods will still occur even though pregnancy is impossible. Although it is a commonly performed procedure, ovariohysterectomy of the cat is a major surgery involving a general anesthetic and sterile operating techniques. Although there is slight discomfort for one or two days after surgery, recovery is rapid in most cases.
Results / Treatments of:Pregnancy is impossible.Common uterine infections in older cats are prevented.No more annoying "heat" cycles.The chance for breast cancer is greatly reduced.
General Surgery Discharge Instruction
General Surgery
Your pet has been through a general surgery. She will need special attention for a full,
uneventful recovery, just as a human would. Please read and review the following
instructions. If you have any questions at any time, please call.
Activity: No bathing for a minimum of 14 days after surgery. If discharged on the same day
as surgery, prevent access to steps, climbing and jumping. If discharged on the same day as
surgery and is an outdoor cat, she will need to be kept indoors overnight and for the next 7-14
days.
Diet: You can resume your pet's normal diet the day following surgery, but at a reduced
amount. As long as she is able to keep food down and doesn't exhibit signs of illness,
continue to increase the amount of food through the day. If discharged on the day of surgery,
only offer small amounts of food and water after 8 pm. If your pet becomes sick to her
stomach, discontinue food until the next morning.
Medications: Your pet will be discharged with medication. Begin all medications the day of
discharge unless otherwise directed. Directions for medications are printed on each bottle.
Please give medications as directed and for the duration recommended. Please observe
recommendations for giving with food if stated.
Incision Care: Please check the incision daily. Some redness and swelling is a normal
consequence of surgery and healing. If the incision becomes painful, opens or discharges pus
or blood, please call the clinic for a re-check. A small amount of clear fluid may ooze from the
incision and is considered normal. DO NOT allow your pet to lick, chew, rub or pull at the
incision. If she does, you must stop the behavior right away and begin using the e-collar you
were sent home with. If you do not have a collar at home, please pick one up from the clinic at
the earliest ability.
For the next 10 to 14 days,you pet will have skin sutures or surgical glue with internal sutures
at the surgery site. We request that you do not bathe your pet while the sutures/surgical glue
are present. Additionally, all exercise should be kept at a minimum.
The incision will need to be rechecked and sutures, if present will need to be removed. We
ask that you call us to schedule an appointment several days in advance to have the incision
checked and sutures removed. Generally, there is no charge for removing the sutures.
If swelling, excessive reddening, licking, or other signs of infection occur, or if you have any
questions on your pet's condition, please contact us.
Thank you for allowing us to provide your pet with the best care possible. She was a
wonderful patient and we wish her a quick and easy recovery. If you have any questions or
concerns, do not hesitate to call us at 770-887-3119
We know it can be stressful learning that your pet needs surgery. We welcome your questions about your pet’s condition and procedure. Please contact us to learn more.
— Contacts
Have Questions?
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4110 Deputy Bill Cantrell Memorial Rd,
Cumming, GA 30040
Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday: 7:00am - 2:00pm
Sunday & Holidays: Closed
Phone (770) 525-3960Fax (770) 781-4195Text (678) 986-1376moc.cinilctevgnimmuc%40ofni