Surgical Procedures
PET PROCEDURES AND SURGERIES
Offering Surgical Pet Procedures
Dr. Chancellor provides an extensive range of
surgical procedures from reconstructing lacerations to orthopedic procedures.
Routine spaying and neutering are available when the time comes. Laser surgery
is utilized for most soft tissue procedures allowing quicker return to
function, less discomfort post operatively, and fewer stitches (if any at all).
If your pet requires specialty care, we work hand in hand with our newly opened local Surgical Referral Centers, our
regional Surgical Referral Centers such as Blue Pearl in Nashville, and
veterinary school surgical specialist at Auburn University, Mississippi
State University, University of Georgia, and the University of Tennessee,
depending on the patients exact need. Ophthalmic procedures such as cataract
removal, radical eyelid reconstruction, glaucoma surgery, corneal replacement
or repair, and tumor removal from on or inside the eye can be handled by our
referral eye specialist in nearby Birmingham, Alabama.
Spay / Neuter
Dr. Chancellor strongly recommends reproductive responsibility when
it comes to the health of your pet and the prevention of unwanted pregnancies.
Unwanted pregnancies contribute to our homeless animal population and overwhelm
our animal support system. Spaying and neutering your pet is a necessary part
of being a responsible pet parent. Making sure that your furry family members
have this surgery will prevent pregnancies and eventually help reduce homeless
animals in our shelters, streets, and rural areas. At Aero City Animal
Hospital, we provide routine spay and neutering services for animals at or
approaching six months of age or any time after this. In addition to
controlling unwanted pregnancies, sterilization prevents several types of
cancer in males and females as well as prostate problems in aging males leading
to healthier, longer lives.
Ear and Eye Surgery
Plastic Surgery
We
provide a range of plastic surgery which includes corrective procedures for
eyelid and nasal issues. Eyelid surgeries are ideal for the correction of
entropion or ectropion as well as nasal skin fold related issues. Nasal
surgeries can also be helpful for pets who have “snoring” related issues due to a restricted nasal opening. Call us today to learn more about your pet’s plastic
surgery options (256) 883-2920.
Orthopedics
If your pet is suffering from an injury or medical condition
relating to the muscular or skeletal system, Dr. Chancellor will work to
identify the problem and provide the necessary help to return your family
member to good health. Surgery, if required, whether it’s a broken bone, a
joint problem or an internal issue involving the GI track or an organ such as
the spleen or structure such as the urinary bladder, can often be done in our
hospital by Dr. Chancellor. Referral to the appropriate specialist is available if that is what is needed for the best result.
Soft Tissue Laser Surgery
Soft tissue laser surgery can be beneficial for many procedures and has useful surgical advantages. Decreased pain post operatively, reduced bleeding during surgery and post operatively resulting in reduced blood loss, and less risk of infection to name a few. The use of soft tissue lasers is the ideal method for performing intricate procedures for many soft tissue procedures involving the face, eyes, mouth, ears, feet, and skin, often requiring no external stitches after the procedure and no return visit to remove the stitches.