Veterinary plastic surgery: when and why do animals need such operations?

Plastic surgery is a branch of veterinary medicine aimed at the prompt elimination of defects and imperfections, restoration of lost functions, and correction of the shape of certain body parts.

Types of plastic surgery for animals

Veterinary plastic surgery can be reconstructive and aesthetic. The first type helps animals live a full life. Aesthetic surgeries are exclusively cosmetic. There are the following types of plastic surgery:

• Otoplasty. Trimming of the auricle. In our network of veterinary clinics, such an intervention is possible only if there are appropriate indications: in case of injury or anatomical defect.
• Tail plastic surgery. It is necessary when the tail is injured, there is a crease or defect. The surgeon can correct the hollow, surgically correct the wedge-shaped vertebrae.
• Plastic surgery of the palate. Allows you to restore the fullness of the oral cavity in the presence of a cleft palate, also known as a wolf's mouth.
• Eyelid surgery. In case of eyelid reversal or everted eyelid and other defects that injure the eyeball, plastic surgery is indicated for the animal.
• Amputation of rudimentary fingers. A veterinary surgeon may recommend the intervention at the stage of examination of newborn offspring. The procedure is not only aesthetic, but also prevents further injury.
• Skin plastic surgery. It is necessary to eliminate defects and deformities, both congenital and acquired after injuries, burns, and resection of large tumors. Separately, plastic surgery of the lips or nasal bridge can be performed to correct an intra-breed flaw.
• Reconstructive plastic surgery. It involves a thorough diagnosis. The intervention is aimed at restoring the efficiency of the damaged part of the animal's body.

ПрIn case of impaired functioning of certain parts of the animal's body, plastic surgery is the only solution that will help provide the pet with a decent standard of living.

Features of plastic surgery at Animal Clinic

The surgeons of our veterinary clinic perform plastic surgery only if the patient is uncomfortable without it and cannot live a full life. We do not perform surgery based on breed characteristics, as we are convinced that this is a manifestation of inhumane treatment of the pet.

In our veterinary clinic, plastic surgery is a safe and painless procedure, because it is performed in sterile conditions, and the animal is under anesthesia and under the full control of specialists. The cost of services is at an affordable level.

Do you want to know if your pet needs plastic surgery? Then you should consult our surgeon. He will assess your pet's condition and give you his vision of how to solve the problem. Sign up for a one-click consultation.