What types of surgery does Cumberland Valley Animal Hospital perform?
We offer laser surgery for your pets. We recommend that dogs and cats that will not be used in a registered breeding program be spayed or neutered at five to six months of age. We can correct “cherry eye” (looks like an inside-out eyelid), resection soft palates (helpful in short-nosed breeds that have difficulty breathing or snore), remove tumors and growths, as well as perform other routine and emergency procedures with less bleeding and pain than traditional surgeries. We also offer other anesthetized procedures such as dentals and laser nail trims. My pet is scheduled for surgery. What do I need to remember? Before surgery an animal must have its rabies shot. We recommend that the shot be given 2-3 weeks before surgery, but it can be given on the day of surgery with minimal risk. Do not feed your pet after 10:00 p.m. the night before surgery. If your pet has access to other food sources, try to confine your pet after 10:00 p.m. to prevent sneaked snacks. Your pet may have water unt
