Pet
Soft Tissue + Laparoscopic + Endoscopy Surgery
Heritage Animal Hospital is proud to offer high-quality surgical care for cats and dogs in Dundee, Ann Arbor, and Toledo, and the surrounding areas.
Advanced Surgical Care for Your Pet
We perform a wide variety of routine and advanced veterinary surgical procedures, with our top priority always being your beloved family member.
At Heritage Animal Hospital, our doctors have a wide variety of experience in soft tissue, laparoscopic, and orthopedic surgery. Our full-service hospital is equipped with medical equipment, technology and monitoring devices. As an AAHA®-accredited facility, we follow strict treatment protocols during every surgical procedure to ensure the health and safety of your pet.
Soft Tissue Surgery
Heritage Animal Hospital can perform surgery to treat various acute and chronic pet conditions, including:
- Abdominal surgery – foreign body removal, spleen removal due to disease, gastrointestinal biopsies and preventive medicine such as prophylactic gastropexies for bloat prevention
- Urogenital surgery – spay and neuter, caesarian sections, bladder stone removal (cystotomy) and perineal urethrostomy to correct and prevent urinary blockages when needed
- Skin surgery – mass/growth removals, laceration repairs and skin biopsies
- Ocular surgery – eyelid correction (entropion, ectropion and cherry eye), enucleation (removal) of the eye, eyelid mass removals
Laparoscopic Surgery
Heritage Animal Hospital takes pride in providing advanced laparoscopic surgery. Laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive procedure that uses small incisions and advanced endoscopic cameras to perform procedures.
Depending on your pet’s individual health needs, laparoscopic surgery can help reduce postoperative pain, improve recovery time, and lower the chance of surgical site complications. We provide the following types of veterinary laparoscopic surgery:
- Ovariectomy/Spay – Patients must be greater than 30lbs
- Laparoscopic Cryptorchid Neuters – neutering for dogs with testicles retained in the abdominal cavity
- Laparoscopic Gastropexy – commonly performed in large breed dogs to prevent gastric dilatation volvulus (bloat)
- Liver Biopsies – Visualization and biopsy of the liver
Endoscopy Surgery
At Heritage Animal Hospital, we offer GI endoscopy services to diagnose and treat a variety of gastrointestinal issues in cats and dogs. Using minimally invasive techniques, our veterinarians can examine your pet’s digestive tract including the esophagus, stomach, and part of the small intestinal tract. This allows for accurate diagnosis of conditions such as ulcers, tumors, foreign bodies, or inflammatory diseases. With a focus on comfort and care, our endoscopic procedures require minimal recovery time. Whether your pet is experiencing vomiting, diarrhea, or other digestive concerns, our team is here to provide expert care and treatment options.
Video Otoscopy (Ear)
Heritage Animal Hospital offers state-of-the-art video otoscopy services to thoroughly examine your pet’s ears and diagnose conditions such as infections, foreign bodies, or tumors as well as perform comprehensive ear flushes and cleanings. Using a high-definition video otoscope, we can visualize the ear canal and eardrum in real time, allowing for accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment. This non-invasive procedure is gentle and provides detailed imagery, helping us to effectively address ear-related issues and monitor treatment progress. Whether your pet is experiencing itching, discharge, or discomfort, our team is dedicated to providing exceptional care for their ear health.
The team at Heritage Animal Hospital will guide you through each step of your pet’s surgical procedure from admission to after care. All pets receive preoperative blood panels, preanesthetic testing, additional diagnostics as indicated, including radiography and ultrasound if necessary. We also carefully observe your pet’s vital signs throughout surgery and the recovery period, and we provide detailed instructions for at-home care.
To learn more about pet surgery at Heritage Animal Hospital, please call us at (734) 529-9177.
Veterinary Services
Below are all of the veterinary services we offer at Heritage Animal Hospital. If you have any questions regarding our services, please feel free to call us.