A veterinary surgeon and a general veterinarian who also conducts surgeries have different focuses and training. Here are some distinctions that can make a veterinary surgeon “better” in the realm of surgery compared to a ...
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Dr. Sawyer Veterinary Surgical Procedures
Orthopedic Surgeries
Cruciate Ligament Repair: Common in dogs, this procedure repairs a torn cranial cruciate ligament in the knee.
Fracture Repair: Using plates, screws, or pins to stabilize broken bones.
Hip Dysplasia Surgery: Procedures like total hip replacement or femoral head osteotomy to address hip dysplasia in dogs.
Patellar Luxation Repair: Surgery to fix a dislocated kneecap.
Soft Tissue Surgeries
Tumor Removal: Takes out growths, whether harmless or cancerous.
GDV Surgery: Treats dog bloat.
Bladder Stone Removal: Gets rid of bladder stones.
Hernia Repair: Fixes tissue or organ bulges.
Cesarean Section: Helps deliver puppies or kittens surgically.
Foreign Body Removal: Removes non-food items from the stomach or intestines.
Ophthalmic Surgeries
Cataracts: Restore vision.
Cherry Eye: Prolapsed gland of the third eyelid.
Corneal Ulcer: Clear front surface of the eye.
Glaucoma: Relieve pressure inside the eye.
Eyelid Tumor Removal: Extract growths on the eyelids.
Lens Luxation: Address dislocated lenses.
Retinal Reattachment: Fix detached retinas to prevent blindness.
Enucleation: Removal of the eye.
Dental Procedures:
Tooth Extraction: Remove damaged or diseased teeth.
Jaw Fracture Repair: Fix broken jawbones.
Gingivectomy: Removes excess or diseased gum tissue.
Root Canal: Treat infected tooth pulp to save the tooth.
Oral Tumor Removal: Extract growths inside the mouth.
Palate Repair: Fix holes or defects in the roof of the mouth.
Orthodontics: Correct bite issues.
Exotic Animal Surgeries
Spaying & Neutering; Dental Surgery, Tooth Extractions, Beak Corrections for Birds and Reptiles; Soft Tissue Surgery;
Orthopedic Surgery; Ophthalmic Surgery; Shell Repair for injured turtles & tortoises; Gastrointestinal Surgery; Amputations; Biopsies & Diagnostic tissue sampling for lab analysis; Endoscopy
Emergency Care
Any concern about your pet’s health warrants, at minimum, a call to your veterinarian.
Large Animal and Equine Surgeries
Colic Surgery: Addressing intestinal blockages or twists in horses.
Castration: Neutering male horses.
Joint Surgery: Treating joint injuries or conditions.
Wound Repair: Managing and suturing large open wounds.
Sterilization Procedures
Spaying: Removal of the ovaries and usually the uterus in female animals.
Neutering: Removal of the testicles in male animals.
Tampa Bay Veterinary Surgeon
Dr. Megan Sawyer
"I cover most of Pinellas County and parts of Hillsborough & Pasco on short notice. However, I can go just about anywhere in the state with proper accommodations and notice provided. I need a cleaned confined OR, a working and maintained anesthesia machine, an EKG/SPO2 (and best case scenario CO2) monitoring equipment, an IV catheter, premeds, and meds for the patient to go home with. "
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