Why Surgery for Pets? Did You Know It Can Change Everything?
Surgery can save your pet’s life, ease pain, and add happy years together. At Bloomfield Animal Hospital in Lakewood, CA, every step follows strict, human‑level surgical standards.
Myth: All Vet Surgeries Follow the Same Standards
Fact: Only about 12% of animal hospitals in the U.S. and Canada are AAHA accredited. Bloomfield Animal Hospital has met this higher standard since 2011, so your pet’s surgery follows elite, proven protocols.
First Step: What Happens at a Pre‑Op Exam?
Before any surgery, we examine your pet, review history, and confirm vaccines are current. This helps us decide if surgery is right and safe. New to us? Bring vaccine records. Questions? Call us to chat with our team.
Did You Know Bloodwork Helps Make Anesthesia Safer?
The morning of surgery, we run a pre‑anesthetic blood panel and check temperature and breathing. Results let us tailor anesthesia and pain control to your pet’s liver, kidneys, and blood values for safer surgery.
IV Fluids & Ports: Tiny Details, Big Safety Boost
We place an IV catheter to give meds comfortably and quickly if needed. IV fluids help maintain blood pressure and protect kidney function. For many pets, this small step supports a smoother, safer procedure.
Inside the OR: How We Watch Over Your Pet
Guess which we use: high‑tech monitors or “just watching”? We use ECG, pulse oximeter, and respiratory monitors, plus a surgical assistant by your pet’s side until fully awake. It’s constant, careful supervision.
Comfort First: Do’s & Don’ts of Pet Pain Control
Do: Trust that we plan pain relief before, during, and after surgery.
Don’t: Assume your pet “won’t feel it.” We dress the site, start meds early, and send home pain control so recovery is as comfortable as possible.
Ready to Talk Surgery? Your Pet Is in Good Hands
From pre‑op exam to recovery, Bloomfield Animal Hospital follows strict AAHA surgical protocols in a sterile, caring environment. Live near Lakewood, CA?