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Pet Surgery

From routine to advanced procedures, your pet is in skilled, compassionate hands every step of the way.

Pet Surgery: Skilled Hands, Compassionate Care
Whether it’s a routine procedure or an urgent situation, surgery can be an important part of keeping your pet healthy. At our hospital, we treat every surgical case with precision, compassion, and close attention to your pet’s comfort and safety—from initial consultation to recovery.

Our team performs a wide range of soft tissue and orthopedic procedures, all under carefully managed anesthesia and with modern monitoring equipment.

Common Surgical Procedures We Perform

  • Spay and neuter

  • Mass or tumor removal

  • Wound repair

  • Bladder stone removal

  • Foreign object removal (gastrointestinal)

  • Soft tissue surgery (e.g., hernias, lacerations)

We also coordinate with trusted specialists when advanced procedures like TPLO (knee surgery) or complex orthopedic care are needed.

What to Expect

Before Surgery

  • Comprehensive physical exam

  • Bloodwork and diagnostics to assess surgical readiness

  • Personalized anesthesia plan based on age, breed, and medical history

Day of Surgery

  • Your pet will be closely monitored from check-in through recovery

  • Our team uses sterile surgical techniques and maintains a calm, focused environment

  • Intraoperative monitoring includes heart rate, oxygen levels, blood pressure, and temperature

After Surgery

  • Pain medication is provided to ensure comfort

  • Recovery instructions are sent home with clear guidelines on rest, feeding, and incision care

  • Follow-up exams are scheduled as needed to check healing

Your Pet’s Safety Comes First

We know that surgery can feel stressful for pet parents. That’s why we take time to answer your questions and walk you through each step. Our team follows best practices for anesthesia and surgical protocols, including:

  • IV fluids when appropriate

  • Pre- and post-operative pain control

  • Continuous monitoring by trained veterinary staff

Whether your pet is here for a planned procedure or something unexpected, you can count on us to treat them with the same care we’d give our own.

Surgery is never taken lightly—your pet’s safety, comfort, and healing are our top priorities. We’re here to support you both before and after the procedure with clear communication and experienced care.

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Plaistow-Kingston Animal Medical Center FAQs

There is no question too big or too small for our veterinary team.

Cats may stop using their litter box for many reasons, including behavioral issues like disliking odors in multi-cat homes or signaling that the box needs cleaning. Medical causes can include bladder infections, crystals, kidney stones, or chronic diarrhea. Senior cats may also struggle with boxes that are too high due to joint pain. If your cat suddenly avoids the box or cries out when trying to use it, it could signal a serious problem such as a urinary blockage and should be evaluated right away. The caring team at Plaistow-Kingston Animal Medical Center is here to diagnose the cause and help your cat get back to feeling comfortable and healthy.

Plaistow-Kingston Animal Medical Center must be sure your pet is healthy enough to receive vaccinations. Vaccinating a sick patient could make their condition worse or even be life-threatening! Depending upon your pet's overall health, your veterinarian may recommend splitting annual vaccinations into two visits to lessen the possibility of complications.

As with humans, preventative medicine and early detection are keys to health and longevity. Our pets age at a far faster rate than we do. Taking your dog or cat for an annual physical examination here at Plaistow-Kingston Animal Medical Center is the equivalent of you seeing your doctor or dentist every 5-7 years. Only a full physical examination by a veterinarian can accurately assess the health of your pet and identify potential problems. If you have a senior pet (6+ years), we recommend exams twice a year for optimal care and health.

It's usually hard to tell by yourself at home, so please call us and describe what you're seeing. Signs of illness can include a significant decrease in appetite or activity level, vomiting, diarrhea, coughing, sneezing, limping, itching or losing hair, or eyes looking abnormal. Signs of emergencies can include trouble breathing, trauma, bleeding, stumbling, seizing, difficulty delivering puppies or kittens, and many eye problems. Call Plaistow-Kingston Animal Medical Center immediately (603-642-9700) if you see any of these symptoms.

NH and MA state law (along with many other states) now requires that all cats and dogs be current on rabies vaccinations. If an animal is not known to be vaccinated against the disease and bites someone, NH and MA state law require a mandatory 15-day quarantine period. Additionally, if an animal is unvaccinated and bites someone, the state may require your animal to be euthanized and tested for rabies, and the owner can be held liable for any personal injury claims stemming from the bite. All good reasons to have your pet vaccinated against rabies! For your convenience, we offer both 1 & 3-year rabies vaccinations. For all other vaccines, Plaistow-Kingston Animal Medical Center recommends vaccinating your pet once a year (especially if they go outside at all) to ensure they remain healthy should they become exposed to any disease preventable through current vaccinations. For more specific protocols, please consult with one of our veterinarians.

Call Plaistow-Kingston Animal Medical Center hospital to receive a recorded message for the emergency hospitals we refer to. We typically refer to the Intown Veterinary Group.