Surgery

Dog and Cat Surgery in Lisle

Sometimes pets will have a type of emergency which requires dog or cat surgery to correct. At Emergency Veterinary Services of Lisle, we are fully equipped and ready to take care of these types of emergencies, so we can get your furry family member feeling better as quickly as possible.

Transparent Service and Treatment Options

When you bring your pet into our emergency vet clinic, we perform a thorough examination and review with you available diagnostic and treatment options. Prior to recommending any surgery, we discuss the risks and benefits involved. At this time, we also recommend other potential treatment options, so you can make the best-informed decision for you and your pet. A thorough estimate of the costs involved is provided as well, so there are no surprises when your pet is discharged.

Best-in-Class Safety Measures

With pets’ safety and well-being as our top priority, we have a state of the art surgical suite for the pets of Lisle, Downers Grove, Naperville and other surrounding communities. Our suite includes modern anesthesia options and advanced monitoring technology to ensure surgeries are performed as safely as possible. After your dog or cat’s surgery is complete, we keep you fully informed on their condition. You’re also encouraged to reach out to us anytime you would like a status update just for peace of mind.

Issues that Require Dog or Cat Surgery

Our dog and cat surgical capabilities are extensive here at Emergency Veterinary Services of Lisle because many different situations may call for it. The following are some of the more common situations that we encounter with pets that require surgery:

Sometimes animals eat things that are not digestible and that also can not pass through their system on their own such as a sock or part of a toy. These can be very dangerous situations for a pet and dog or cat surgery is required to remove the object. The types of procedures that may be necessary to remove these objects include gastrotomy, enterotomy, or intestinal resection and anastomosis.

Also called gastric dilatation-volvulus. This is a very serious problem where the stomach spontaneously fills with gas and fluid and can twist on itself. This problem happens suddenly and often strikes healthy active dogs. Immediate intervention is required to try and save the dog’s life if they have bloat. An abdominal exploratory and gastropexy are recommended as corrective action.

Animals can develop problems with sudden spontaneous bleeding internally called hemoabdomen. For this problem, an exploratory dog or cat surgery is necessary to find the source of the problem and try to fix it. Often we find that the spleen is the source of the bleeding and a splenectomy is required to solve the problem.

It is not uncommon that pets can have trouble giving birth to their babies. When this happens, a Cesarian section (C-Section) is needed to try and save the lives of both the babies and the mother.

When a female animal is not spayed, they can spontaneously develop a severe infection of the uterus. This is a life-threatening situation which requires immediate removal of the infected uterus to save the pet’s life.

If a pet is injured by some sort of trauma, such as being hit by a car or attacked by another animal, there may be injuries that require surgical repair. Procedures that may be needed include wound cleaning and suturing, fracture stabilization, globe enucleation or replacement, and others.

Infections are often treated with antibiotics, but sometimes the infection is too deep or severe to treat with medications alone. In these situations, the infection may need surgical debridement and drain placement.

 
 

It is not unusual for pets to develop problems urinating. Sometimes the problem is due to stones or crystals that are blocking the flow of urine out of the bladder. When the problem is severe enough, dog or cat surgery may be required to unblock the urethra or remove stones from the urinary tract.

 

Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions!

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Dr. Smith and her team were awesome! Everyone was so friendly. Super professional and attentive. There was no wait and my doggie got taken care of with gentleness. Everything was explained in detail and they made sure I knew that they would be available if I had any other concerns or questions.
Love is an action. Love is patient, kind, humble, gentle, selfless, understanding, truthful, never giving up, never losing faith, always hopeful, & enduring in all circumstances. The women at EVS demonstrated true love through their actions. Not only were they professional and highly knowledgeable, but they were also caring & compassionate. People can be taught textbook things, but they can’t be taught integrity and care. I am very thankful to have met such a group of strong, professional, and caring women who took amazing care of my little dog, Animal. They saved his life. You all were a true blessing to us both.Animal, my 15-year-old Morkie, was transferred to EVS due to dangerously high kidney levels/ renal values.The wonderful staff I met:Brook - What a wonderful and lasting first impression I had of EVS from Brook! She welcomed me at the door with warmth & compassion. She was approachable & kind; she was easy to talk to about hard things. I felt comfortable opening up to her & asking about awkward financial things. She answered my hard questions with grace & understanding. She was sensitive to my situation; professional but personable. It's clear Brook has a high emotional IQ. She's a genuine person who simply cares & is generous too.• Dr. Amy Smith - I felt in good hands right away with Dr. Amy. Professional, sweet, smart, & knowledgeable. Above all, I admired her patience with me and her ability to plainly explain technical things, while also being sensitive. She never displayed one hint of irritation with all my questions & fumbling over my words. A true model of patience. Also, the notes Dr. Amy took were so thorough & detailed. What care & integrity, from the medical side to the bedside!• Abby - What an asset to the team! I needed Abby’s positivity, confidence, & encouragement. I called several times, and Abby was so encouraging each time, even though the situation looked bleak to me. She encouraged me not to lose hope, & I needed those words of comfort & courage! Abby made me feel heard & understood. I was able to go back to sleep soundly after talking to Abby at 3am. Abby was also one of the main technicians who closely watched over Animal and took excellent care of him.• Dr. Heather Hlad - With all her technical knowledge and expertise, Dr. Heather still spoke to me like a true friend. She was very down to earth. Heather shared her expertise & words of wisdom with me, & she was also supportive in whatever I decided to do. What a gift Heather has; to be able to talk to you both as a professional and as a real friend in a time of distress. The level of energy Heather gave to me (especially in the middle of her busy shift), was something I’ve never experienced before from a doctor. Heather truly cared, not only for Animal but for me. I admired her confidence too. Also, Heather’s notes were as thorough as Dr. Amy’s. Very professional.• Jeni / Jenni & Miranda – Wonderful interactions with Jeni & Miranda! They too gave me words of encouragement and were also very understanding. Also, the fact that they genuinely cared to see the reel I made of Animal, said a lot about them. They expressed genuine interest for someone else’s interest. That’s rare. Most people would pretend to watch and care, but not Jeni, Miranda, (Abby and Dr Amy too). Sincerity is always felt. They truly wanted to see what I wanted to share. That small act of kindness said a lot; another thing that reassured me that my dog was in the right place.• Dr Graves was also professional & warm-hearted. Thank you Dr Graves for your expertise and care for Animal!I felt like all these women were my girlfriends. Whoever has these women as friends or sisters in everyday life, you are blessed. Thank you again, for saving Animal’s life and for being a good friend to me for those 48 hours. I'll never forget my experience at EVS with you all. Praise the Lord that He gave me more precious time with Animal through this amazing team of kind-hearted women! God bless you all!Love,Jenna & Animal1 Corinthians 13:4-7 • John 14:16 • Acts 4:12
I brought my cat here seeking treatment for a severe heating pad burn that he sustained during a dental procedure with his primary vet. We came two nights in a row to receive wound care. Dr. Jessica Graves was a very kind, competent advocate who finally got my cat what he needed. Dr. Amy Smith was very sweet and compassionate. No one has fun at the vet ER but we were treated very well here. Most importantly, my cat is finally starting to get better.
We want to thank the wonderful doctors and staff that work here. My best friend, Beans, had a rough three days before we had to say goodbye. We met with three different doctors at this facility in a short duration of time. I feel each doctor was helpful, honest, and compassionate. Thank you so much for making the passing a Beans as painless as possible. We appreciate your around the clock services, as you were there for us, when our Vet was not.Thanks,The Vala Family
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