Emergency Surgery

Pyometra

A pyometra is a serious and life-threatening bacterial infection that fills the uterus with pus. It is treated by spaying the female. Most commonly this is seen in older, intact female dogs but can also be seen in cats.

Pricing: $1600 Dog, $1400 Cat

Foreign Body

A "foreign body" occurs when a cat or dog eats a non-digestible object that is too large to move from the stomach or intestine and becomes lodged. Common foreign bodies include socks, corn cobs, bones, or rocks. A "linear" foreign body is a more serious condition caused by objects like string or ribbon that can cause severe damage by creating holes in the intestines. This causes leakage of intestinal contents into the abdomen causing inflammation and potentially life-threatening infections (sepsis). An abdominal exploratory is performed to find the source of the obstruction, remove it, and remove any dead intestines.

Pricing: $1750-3000

The low end of the estimate includes the abdominal exploratory. The high end is reached if dead intestines require removal and reconnection (resection and anastomosis).

Perineal Urethrostomy

A perineal urethrostomy or "PU" is a surgery performed in male cats to create a wider, permanent opening in the urethra to prevent future urinary blockages. Cats can experience an urinary blockage secondary to mucous or stones (uroliths). If this occurs this is a life-threatening emergency that must be addressed immediately.

Pricing: $1700-1900 if performed alone;

$2000-2500 if a cystotomy is also performed

Splenectomy

A splenectomy or spleen removal is performed to treat splenic neoplasia (cancer), rupture, or torsion. When a vascular organ like the spleen bleeds, a life-threatening blood loss can result. If not treated eventually the dog will have a bleed from which they cannot recover.

Ideally, splenic masses are caught before any bleeding has occurred and the spleen can be removed when it is not actively bleeding. However, if the splenic mass is actively bleeding this becomes an emergency surgery.

Pricing: $2200-2500

Histopathology is an additional $300

Urethral Prolapse

Urethral prolapse occurs when a small part of the urethra comes out from the opening of the dog's penis. This is most commonly seen with intact male English bulldogs and Boston Terriers. Since it is commonly seen during erections a neuter is performed at the same time during the urethral repair. The severity of the prolapse can range from very mild (requiring only a neuter) to severe (requiring the surgical removal of the prolapsed urethra.

Pricing: $1100-1400

Neuter additional $350-$500

Scrotal Urethrostomy

Sometimes bladder stones can exit the bladder and become lodged in the penile urethra of male dogs. If these stones are unable to be pushed back into the bladder a scrotal urethrostomy is needed. A scrotal urethrostomy or "SU" is a surgery performed in male dogs to create a wider, permanent opening in the urethra to bypass the narrow area where obstruction usually occurs. Since the new urinary opening is made in the area of the scrotum if the dog is intact they are neutered during the same procedure. If the stones cause a complete urinary blockage this is a life-threatening emergency that must be addressed immediately.

Pricing: $1500-1700 if performed alone;

$1800-$2200 if a cystotomy is also performed

If the dog is intact, a neuter will also be needed for an additional $350-500

Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus

Gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) is a life-threatening condition that occurs suddenly when the stomach fills with air, fluid, or food, becomes distended, and twists on itself. GDV requires immediate surgery to correct. The goal of surgery is to return the stomach to a normal position, remove any dead tissue, and to perform a gastropexy (suturing the stomach wall to the abdominal wall) to prevent future GDV. Sometimes the spleen also needs to be removed if it has been significantly damaged by the twisted and bloated stomach.

A gastropexy is the most effective prevention for GDV and can be performed prophylactically at the time the dog is spayed or neutered.

Pricing: $2500-3000; splenectomy additional $2000-2500 if needed

Non-emergent gastropexy - $1400 by itself. $1800 - includes spay or neuter.

**Note: Prices are subject to change at any time

For any surgery not listed please call the office to inquire at 317-315-4003

We do not perform ear cropping, tail docking, or declaws.

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