Primary Care

General Surgery

Knowles Animal Clinics are equipped to handle almost any crisis or scheduled surgical procedure – from emergency laceration suturing, broken bones and neurosurgery to routine spays and neuters. Our surgical suite is equipped with state of the art monitoring systems, instruments and technology designed for cutting edge procedures. The Knowles surgeons and staff are professionally trained and prepared to handle any crisis or complication. All patients are monitored before, during and after surgery by our experienced, compassionate team members. Fluid therapy and pain management are provided for all surgical patients to keep your pet hydrated and comfortable throughout the course of their stay.

Examples of some recent procedures, below:

Soft tissue injury:

  • Gastrointestinal –Foreign body (sox, rocks etc.) neoplasia ( abnormal growth of cells), stomach bloat
  • Urogenital- stone removal, perineal urethrostomy
  • Oncology (tumor removal)
  • Hernia repair
  • Hernia repair perianal, inguinal, umbilical, diaphragmatic

Orthopedic

  • TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy)
  • Luxating patella repair
  • Limb deformities
  • All types of simple and complex fracture repair, including spinal fractures
  • Ligament and tendon repairs

Neurosurgery:

  • CSF (Cerebrospinal fluid) analysis collection and analysis
  • Myelogram
  • Disc hemilaminectomy, ventral slots for cervical disk