SERVICES WE PROVIDE
Thank you for allowing San Diego Affordable Pet Surgery Center to treat your pet!
You will be provided detailed discharge instructions for follow up care when you pick up your pet. Below you will find a list of our low cost pet surgery prices. Please inquire about any procedures not listed that your pet may need and review our FAQ page to get more information.
Each of these prices have been formulated to include anesthesia/sedation, any medication during surgery including antibiotics, pain meds, and fluids that our veterinarians deem necessary.
The only additional fees you may incur at San Diego Affordable Pet Surgery Center would be for Bloodwork, Biopsies, E collars or medications to go home.
*Bloodwork ($180) is required for your pet. The bloodwork we perform at San Diego Affordable Pet Surgery Center shows us basic organ function values (kidney and liver) to help make the safest choices for anesthesia. The bloodwork we perform at San Diego Affordable Pet Surgery Center is not diagnostic. It is always recommended that you discuss surgery and sedation with your primary veterinarian that has followed your pet’s health if you have any concerns. It is important to remember there is always risk when sedating any living animal.
*Biopsies ($290 per site) If we are removing a growth, a biopsy is the only way to determine if it is cancerous or benign. There are some areas of the body where the skin will not allow for “clean margins” and only a debulking of the mass can be achieved. If the growth was deemed benign prior to surgery, removing this extra margin of skin will not be necessary. If your veterinarian has not determined this, we will attempt to achieve “clean margins” meaning we will attempt to get as much of the mass off with as much visually healthy tissue as possible so if it is something scary like cancer, we get as much of it as possible. A biopsy is the only way to tell us if we were able to remove all of the affected cells. If you choose to have a biopsy, the results will be faxed to your full service veterinarian for review and any follow up care.
We are an outpatient facility which means the pets go home the same day. While a lot of our clients take their pets home after surgery, we always recommend you talk to your veterinarian to see if they recommend overnight monitoring be performed with them or an emergency hospital. We always encourage owners to consider a transfer for post-op care after surgery.
If so, you can return to your full service veterinarian or a 24-hour facility for continued care at your expense. We are here to get your pet through the surgery and back into the hands of your full service veterinarian.
If you do not have a full service veterinarian, we would recommend you contact Parkway Pet Clinic (located in the same building) for exams and diagnostics as well as any follow up care for your pet.
You will be provided detailed discharge instructions for follow up care when you pick up your pet. Below you will find a list of our low cost pet surgery prices. Please inquire about any procedures not listed that your pet may need and review our FAQ page to get more information.
Each of these prices have been formulated to include anesthesia/sedation, any medication during surgery including antibiotics, pain meds, and fluids that our veterinarians deem necessary.
The only additional fees you may incur at San Diego Affordable Pet Surgery Center would be for Bloodwork, Biopsies, E collars or medications to go home.
*Bloodwork ($180) is required for your pet. The bloodwork we perform at San Diego Affordable Pet Surgery Center shows us basic organ function values (kidney and liver) to help make the safest choices for anesthesia. The bloodwork we perform at San Diego Affordable Pet Surgery Center is not diagnostic. It is always recommended that you discuss surgery and sedation with your primary veterinarian that has followed your pet’s health if you have any concerns. It is important to remember there is always risk when sedating any living animal.
*Biopsies ($290 per site) If we are removing a growth, a biopsy is the only way to determine if it is cancerous or benign. There are some areas of the body where the skin will not allow for “clean margins” and only a debulking of the mass can be achieved. If the growth was deemed benign prior to surgery, removing this extra margin of skin will not be necessary. If your veterinarian has not determined this, we will attempt to achieve “clean margins” meaning we will attempt to get as much of the mass off with as much visually healthy tissue as possible so if it is something scary like cancer, we get as much of it as possible. A biopsy is the only way to tell us if we were able to remove all of the affected cells. If you choose to have a biopsy, the results will be faxed to your full service veterinarian for review and any follow up care.
We are an outpatient facility which means the pets go home the same day. While a lot of our clients take their pets home after surgery, we always recommend you talk to your veterinarian to see if they recommend overnight monitoring be performed with them or an emergency hospital. We always encourage owners to consider a transfer for post-op care after surgery.
If so, you can return to your full service veterinarian or a 24-hour facility for continued care at your expense. We are here to get your pet through the surgery and back into the hands of your full service veterinarian.
If you do not have a full service veterinarian, we would recommend you contact Parkway Pet Clinic (located in the same building) for exams and diagnostics as well as any follow up care for your pet.
AMPUTATION LEG - CANINE $1500, FELINE $1000
The most common reasons for amputations include growths, trauma, and dislocation. Pets are not vain and do not care how they look as long as they continue to receive love. Pets do very well with only 3 legs.
AMPUTATION TAIL $500 / SCREW TAIL $1500
The most common reasons for tail amputations include growths, trauma, and malformations.
AMPUTATION TOE - $500
The most common reasons for toe amputations include growths and trauma.
BLOAT/STOMACH TORSION - $1700
Bloat is a surgical emergency to untwist the stomach that has been twisted and distended with gas and fluid. It occurs when a deep chested dog’s stomach fills with fluid or food and then twists and begins to distend with gas. When the stomach twists, it pulls the spleen along with it and can cause shock and then death. The first goal is to relieve the gas and fluid. Next, we surgically untwist the stomach and spleen and remove any permanently damaged tissues. Finally, we tack the stomach to the body wall so that it cannot twist again. A preventative stomach tack can be performed early in life (usually at the same time as a spay /neuter) to reduce the risk of this life threatening situation (gastropexy).
CHERRY EYE REMOVAL - $550 PER EYE
Animals have 3 eyelids. The same two lids (upper and lower) that we have, and a third that crosses from the nose side. This third eyelid contains a gland that produces tears to keep the eye moist. When this gland becomes inflamed, it swells and has the appearance of a cherry sitting in the corner of the eye. The inflammation is usually caused by infection or irritation from hair, dust, etc. It is important to keep the hair trimmed around the eyes to help decrease irritation.
COLECTOMY (SUBTOTAL) (REMOVAL OF COLON TO TREAT MEGACOLON IN CATS) $1800
A Subtotal colectomy is the surgical removal of the non-functioning colon that results in prolonged retention of feces (constipation/ megacolon). This procedure reconnects the remaining intestine by carefully suturing it together. Subtotal colectomy shortens the transit time for stool and is the last effort to reduce the chance for constipation and may not be completely curative. While it is often considered when all medical management efforts have been unsuccessful, it should be expected that subtotal colectomy patients may still require the same or similar medical management treatments long-term.
CYSTOTOMY (URINARY BLADDER STONE OR URINARY BLADDER GROWTH REMOVAL) $1200
A cystotomy is the medical term for opening the urinary bladder to remove either stones or a growth. Urinary bladder stones in dogs and cats are commonly caused by chronic low grade urinary tract infections and/or the way your pet metabolizes the mineral contents of its food and water.
Even as the most dedicated pet owner, you may not realize your pet has a urinary tract infection or bladder stones because it is against your pet’s nature to complain. You may not even be aware that there is a problem until they are having accidents in the house or urinating blood.
Sadly, because of this, we perform cystotomies on a regular basis here at San Diego Affordable Pet Surgery Center.
Bladder stones in dogs or cats are detected most commonly by x-ray, but can also be found with ultrasound or, if there are many stones, your vet may simply find them by palpating the bladder with their hands. We will need a copy of your veterinarian’s medical notes and x-rays before getting you on our schedule. So please have your vet e mail or fax those notes and x-rays of your pet to us. All male dogs ($55) and cats ($35) are required to be neutered either prior to or at the time of the cystotomy procedure.
Even as the most dedicated pet owner, you may not realize your pet has a urinary tract infection or bladder stones because it is against your pet’s nature to complain. You may not even be aware that there is a problem until they are having accidents in the house or urinating blood.
Sadly, because of this, we perform cystotomies on a regular basis here at San Diego Affordable Pet Surgery Center.
Bladder stones in dogs or cats are detected most commonly by x-ray, but can also be found with ultrasound or, if there are many stones, your vet may simply find them by palpating the bladder with their hands. We will need a copy of your veterinarian’s medical notes and x-rays before getting you on our schedule. So please have your vet e mail or fax those notes and x-rays of your pet to us. All male dogs ($55) and cats ($35) are required to be neutered either prior to or at the time of the cystotomy procedure.
CRYPTORCHID NEUTER - $145-$500
Crypthorchid means a retained testicle that has not fallen into the scrotal sac. When this occurs, it is found either in the inquinal region or in the abdomen. No matter where the testicles are found, they are both removed when your pet is neutered.
C-SECTION
San Diego Affordable Pet Surgery Center can not guarantee same day emergency surgeries. Our availability is dependent on hospital caseload and staffing. If your pet is in need of an emergency surgery, we recommend looking into local 24 hour emergency veterinary hospitals in your area.
We require a veterinarian’s recommendation for a c-section and an x-ray to determine if our hospital is able to accommodate. X-rays are essential in helping to providing us a puppy count to determine the amount of staff needed to help keep your pet as safe as possible.
A C-section is performed when a pet cannot deliver babies naturally, either because they are too big, malpositioned, or there are too many babies.
Call us for pricing and scheduling information
We require a veterinarian’s recommendation for a c-section and an x-ray to determine if our hospital is able to accommodate. X-rays are essential in helping to providing us a puppy count to determine the amount of staff needed to help keep your pet as safe as possible.
A C-section is performed when a pet cannot deliver babies naturally, either because they are too big, malpositioned, or there are too many babies.
Call us for pricing and scheduling information
DENTAL & FULL XRAYS (DOES NOT INCLUDE EXTRACTIONS) $625
San Diego Affordable Pet Surgery Center is pleased to announce that we are now offering the option of dental radiographs for your pet! Radiographs are beneficial in allowing us to visualize the parts of your pet’s teeth that are underneath the gumline. Being able to see this area allows a better assessment of the overall oral health of your pet. Some of the conditions radiographs allow us to assess include, but are not limited to: bone loss, tooth resorption, tumors, retained roots and fractures. Full mouth radiographs before and after a dental procedure can help diagnose pre-existing problems and ensure that all problem teeth are fully addressed.
This total includes in-house bloodwork, X-Rays, anesthesia, & teeth cleaning. This does not include the cost of extractions. Extractions very based on the size of the tooth (meaning how many roots keep it in place) and range from $25-$250 per tooth. After the doctor has done a thorough examination of the mouth and has reviewed the X-Rays, we will contact you to let you know how many extractions are needed and how much the total will be to move forward.
This total includes in-house bloodwork, X-Rays, anesthesia, & teeth cleaning. This does not include the cost of extractions. Extractions very based on the size of the tooth (meaning how many roots keep it in place) and range from $25-$250 per tooth. After the doctor has done a thorough examination of the mouth and has reviewed the X-Rays, we will contact you to let you know how many extractions are needed and how much the total will be to move forward.
DEWCLAW REMOVAL - $175-$500
Dewclaws are residual thumbs. The dewclaw nails do not make contact with the ground and tend to grow around and back into the paw if they are not kept trimmed. They can be found on either the front or rear paws, attached by bone or loosely hanging. Not all dogs have dewclaws.
They are most often removed due to nail entrapment, infection, or if owners are unable to keep the nails trimmed. If they are loose and detached the fee is $175. If they are connected by bone, the price is $500, the same price as a toe amputation.
They are most often removed due to nail entrapment, infection, or if owners are unable to keep the nails trimmed. If they are loose and detached the fee is $175. If they are connected by bone, the price is $500, the same price as a toe amputation.
ENTROPION (FOLDING IN/OUT OF EYELIDS, PER EYELID) $450
Entropion is a rolling in of the eyelids leading the lashes to rub on the eyeball. This can cause minor irritation up to severe corneal ulcerations. The number of affected lids depends on your pet’s anatomy. A minor nip-tuck of the eyelid will allow the lid to unroll and relieve the irritation to the eye. It is best to slightly overcorrect the lid so that any future irritation will not allow the lid to roll back in. You may see a bit of pink in your pet’s eye once the lids are corrected. This is simply the conjunctiva around your pet’s eye. Sometimes visibility of the pink area will subside as the swelling goes down, other times you may continue to see the pink area. This is cosmetic only and will not negatively affect your pet. The fee for correction is per lid, not per eye. One to four lids can be affected.
ENUCLEATION (REMOVAL OF THE EYEBALL) $650 PER EYE
Enucleation is removal of the eye ball. There are many reasons that the eye ball needs removal. Trauma, glaucoma, and cancer are the 3 most common reasons. When the eye is removed, the lids are closed and sealed. Hair will regrow over the area and the skin will usually lie flat. Pets compensate well with only one eye.
EXPLORATORY SURGERY - STARTING AT $1500
When we explore the abdomen, we look for unknown causes of your pet’s illness and attempt to fix it if we find something that is operable. We will have you leave a contact number for us so we can discuss our findings, options and prognosis based on what we find on exploration. An exploratory surgery is usually indicated when all other less invasive means of diagnosis have been exhausted. Many times we offer this surgery as a tool for diagnosis. In some cases, we are not able to fix what we find.
$1500 is the price to open and explore the abdomen. Additional fees may be required if samples need to be obtained and/or sent to the lab. In many cases, multiple samples are required for a diagnosis and multiple biopsy fees should be accounted for when you’re considering surgery.
$1500 is the price to open and explore the abdomen. Additional fees may be required if samples need to be obtained and/or sent to the lab. In many cases, multiple samples are required for a diagnosis and multiple biopsy fees should be accounted for when you’re considering surgery.
FOREIGN BODY REMOVAL - STARTING AT $1500
Pets occasionally swallow items never intended to be swallowed. We call them foreign bodies. “Foreign”, because the item does not belong in the body.
The size, shape, texture, and length of time the item has been inside your pet will determine how easily it can be removed. Items with coarse or jagged edges can do significant damage to the stomach and intestines. Even small, soft items can cause damage if they are lodged in there for long enough. So the key is to get your pet to surgery as soon as a possible. If significant damage has occurred, some segments of the bowel may need to be removed. Pets can live with portions of their bowel removed, but if the damage is extreme, survival could be at risk.
The size, shape, texture, and length of time the item has been inside your pet will determine how easily it can be removed. Items with coarse or jagged edges can do significant damage to the stomach and intestines. Even small, soft items can cause damage if they are lodged in there for long enough. So the key is to get your pet to surgery as soon as a possible. If significant damage has occurred, some segments of the bowel may need to be removed. Pets can live with portions of their bowel removed, but if the damage is extreme, survival could be at risk.
GROWTH REMOVAL - $400-$2000
GROWTH REMOVAL- EXTRA LARGE (greater than 5 inches in length) – $1000
GROWTH REMOVAL – LARGE ( 3 – 5 inches) – $800
GROWTH REMOVAL – MEDIUM (1 – 3 inches) – $600
GROWTH REMOVAL – SMALL (less than 1 inch) – $400
MAMMARY CHAIN REMOVAL (EACH) – $ 2000 Requires spay in addition (See pricing for spay)
Growths can appear anywhere on your pet’s body and can grow from many different cell types. Some are slow growing and some can grow quite quickly. Either way, any abnormal lump or bump should be checked by your veterinarian. A needle biopsy (a very small sample taken with a needle) can help determine the type of growth and if removal is indicated. This will be done by your regular full service veterinarian. If a larger sample is needed, or you simply want the growth removed, we can remove the growth and send the entire piece of tissue to the lab with the results sent to your full service veterinarian for review and follow up care. If the cell type is unknown prior to surgery or if the growth is suspicious for cancer, we will make every effort to achieve clean margins of skin around the growth. Therefore the incision will appear larger than the actual growth was. There are some areas of the body where the skin will not allow for clean margins and only a debulking of the mass can be achieved. Drainage tubes and bandages may be used post- op depending on the location and size of the growth. Instructions for care will be sent home with you.
Please keep in mind that growth removal pricing is based on the size of the incision necessary to remove the growth and hopefully achieve “clean margins,” not on the size of the growth itself. There are some areas of the body where the skin will not allow for clean margins and only a debulking of the mass can be achieved. If the growth was deemed benign prior to surgery, removing this extra margin of skin will not be necessary. If your veterinarian has not determined this, we will attempt to achieve “clean margins” meaning we will attempt to get as much as the mass off with as much visually healthy tissue as possible so if it is something scary like cancer, we get as much of it as possible.
Growths can appear anywhere on your pet’s body and can grow from many different cell types. Some are slow growing and some can grow quite quickly. Either way, any abnormal lump or bump should be checked by your veterinarian. A needle biopsy (a very small sample taken with a needle) can help determine the type of growth and if removal is indicated. This will be done by your regular full service veterinarian. If a larger sample is needed, or you simply want the growth removed, we can remove the growth and send the entire piece of tissue to the lab with the results sent to your full service veterinarian for review and follow up care.
GROWTH REMOVAL – LARGE ( 3 – 5 inches) – $800
GROWTH REMOVAL – MEDIUM (1 – 3 inches) – $600
GROWTH REMOVAL – SMALL (less than 1 inch) – $400
MAMMARY CHAIN REMOVAL (EACH) – $ 2000 Requires spay in addition (See pricing for spay)
Growths can appear anywhere on your pet’s body and can grow from many different cell types. Some are slow growing and some can grow quite quickly. Either way, any abnormal lump or bump should be checked by your veterinarian. A needle biopsy (a very small sample taken with a needle) can help determine the type of growth and if removal is indicated. This will be done by your regular full service veterinarian. If a larger sample is needed, or you simply want the growth removed, we can remove the growth and send the entire piece of tissue to the lab with the results sent to your full service veterinarian for review and follow up care. If the cell type is unknown prior to surgery or if the growth is suspicious for cancer, we will make every effort to achieve clean margins of skin around the growth. Therefore the incision will appear larger than the actual growth was. There are some areas of the body where the skin will not allow for clean margins and only a debulking of the mass can be achieved. Drainage tubes and bandages may be used post- op depending on the location and size of the growth. Instructions for care will be sent home with you.
Please keep in mind that growth removal pricing is based on the size of the incision necessary to remove the growth and hopefully achieve “clean margins,” not on the size of the growth itself. There are some areas of the body where the skin will not allow for clean margins and only a debulking of the mass can be achieved. If the growth was deemed benign prior to surgery, removing this extra margin of skin will not be necessary. If your veterinarian has not determined this, we will attempt to achieve “clean margins” meaning we will attempt to get as much as the mass off with as much visually healthy tissue as possible so if it is something scary like cancer, we get as much of it as possible.
Growths can appear anywhere on your pet’s body and can grow from many different cell types. Some are slow growing and some can grow quite quickly. Either way, any abnormal lump or bump should be checked by your veterinarian. A needle biopsy (a very small sample taken with a needle) can help determine the type of growth and if removal is indicated. This will be done by your regular full service veterinarian. If a larger sample is needed, or you simply want the growth removed, we can remove the growth and send the entire piece of tissue to the lab with the results sent to your full service veterinarian for review and follow up care.
HERNIA REPAIR - $500-$1700
HERNIA REPAIR (INGUINAL) – $700
HERNIA REPAIR (UMBILICAL) – $500
HERNIA REPAIR (BODY WALL) – $1,700
San Diego Affordable Pet Surgery Center does not offer mesh for hernia repairs.
HERNIA REPAIR (UMBILICAL) – $500
HERNIA REPAIR (BODY WALL) – $1,700
San Diego Affordable Pet Surgery Center does not offer mesh for hernia repairs.
NEPHRECTOMY (KIDNEY REMOVAL) - $1800
A nephrectomy is removal of the kidney. Animals, just like humans, have 2 kidneys, but can live with only one as long as it functions well. The most common reason for removal of the kidney is cancer or damage to the ureter (the tube that empties the kidney into the urinary bladder).
NEUTER - $60-$165
Male Cat - $60 (pain injection, anti-inflammatory injection, pain meds to go home & base fee only)
Male Dog under 40 lbs - $85 (pain meds & base fee only)
Male Dog 40-60 lbs - $115 (pain meds & base fee only)
Male Dog 61-80 lbs - $145 (pain meds & base fee only)
Male Dog 81-100 lbs - $165 (pain meds & base fee only)
* $3 PER LB OVER 100LBS
Scrotal Ablation – (this is the price when added to a stand alone neuter) $275
Recommendations for spay/neuter
Brachy means shortened and cephalic means head. Therefore, brachycephalic dogs have skull bones that are shortened in length, giving the face and nose a pushed in appearance. Due to the shorter bones of the face and nose, the anatomy and relationship with the other soft tissue structures are altered; some of these changes can cause physical problems for the affected dog.
Brachycephalic breeds include Bulldogs (French and English), Boxer Dogs, Boston Terriers, Pekingese, Chinese Pugs, Lhasa Apsos, Shih Tzus, and Bull Mastiffs.
Male Dog under 40 lbs - $85 (pain meds & base fee only)
Male Dog 40-60 lbs - $115 (pain meds & base fee only)
Male Dog 61-80 lbs - $145 (pain meds & base fee only)
Male Dog 81-100 lbs - $165 (pain meds & base fee only)
* $3 PER LB OVER 100LBS
Scrotal Ablation – (this is the price when added to a stand alone neuter) $275
- If a tumor is present, this price may increase.
Recommendations for spay/neuter
- Elizabethan Collar - $10- Cats $15- Dogs (to prevent your pet from licking at incision site, recommend for female cats and all dogs)
- Extra Care Package - $30 (IV catheter and IV Fluids or SQ Fluids to help stabilize blood pressure during surgery) (All brachycephalic pets, pets over 2 yrs old and over 40 lbs are required to get the extra care package)
- Propofol: $50 we REQUIRE Propofol anesthesia for all brachycephalic pets and pets over 3 years old
- Cerenia Injection: $50 We REQUIRE Cerenia injections for all brachycephalic pets
Brachy means shortened and cephalic means head. Therefore, brachycephalic dogs have skull bones that are shortened in length, giving the face and nose a pushed in appearance. Due to the shorter bones of the face and nose, the anatomy and relationship with the other soft tissue structures are altered; some of these changes can cause physical problems for the affected dog.
Brachycephalic breeds include Bulldogs (French and English), Boxer Dogs, Boston Terriers, Pekingese, Chinese Pugs, Lhasa Apsos, Shih Tzus, and Bull Mastiffs.
PYOMETRA (INFECTED UTERUS) - $800-$1200
Pyometra is a life threatening infection of the uterus. If left untreated, the uterus can rupture and your pet will die. Early spaying is recommended to prevent this life threatening condition. Pyometra most commonly occurs in an unspayed pet within a few weeks of your pet being in heat.
SPAY - $70-$175
Female Cat - $70 (pain injection, anti-inflammatory injection, pain meds to go home & base fee only)
Female Dog under 40 lbs - $95 (pain meds & base fee only)
Female Dog 40-60 lbs - $130 (pain meds & base fee only)
Female Dog 61-80 lbs - $155 (pain meds & base fee only)
Female Dog 81-100 lbs - $175 (pain meds & base fee only)
* $3 PER LB OVER 100LBS
In Heat Charge - $15 for cats, $30 for dogs
Recommendations for spay/neuter
Brachy means shortened and cephalic means head. Therefore, brachycephalic dogs have skull bones that are shortened in length, giving the face and nose a pushed in appearance. Due to the shorter bones of the face and nose, the anatomy and relationship with the other soft tissue structures are altered; some of these changes can cause physical problems for the affected dog.
Brachycephalic breeds include Bulldogs (French and English), Boxer Dogs, Boston Terriers, Pekingese, Chinese Pugs, Lhasa Apsos, Shih Tzus, and Bull Mastiffs.
Female Dog under 40 lbs - $95 (pain meds & base fee only)
Female Dog 40-60 lbs - $130 (pain meds & base fee only)
Female Dog 61-80 lbs - $155 (pain meds & base fee only)
Female Dog 81-100 lbs - $175 (pain meds & base fee only)
* $3 PER LB OVER 100LBS
In Heat Charge - $15 for cats, $30 for dogs
Recommendations for spay/neuter
- Elizabethan Collar - $10- Cats $15- Dogs (to prevent your pet from licking at incision site, recommend for female cats and all dogs)
- Extra Care Package - $30 (IV catheter and IV Fluids or SQ Fluids to help stabilize blood pressure during surgery) (All brachycephalic pets, pets over 2 yrs old and over 40 lbs are required to get the extra care package)
- Propofol: $50 we REQUIRE Propofol anesthesia for all brachycephalic pets and pets over 3 years old
- Cerenia Injection: $50 We REQUIRE Cerenia injections for all brachycephalic pets
Brachy means shortened and cephalic means head. Therefore, brachycephalic dogs have skull bones that are shortened in length, giving the face and nose a pushed in appearance. Due to the shorter bones of the face and nose, the anatomy and relationship with the other soft tissue structures are altered; some of these changes can cause physical problems for the affected dog.
Brachycephalic breeds include Bulldogs (French and English), Boxer Dogs, Boston Terriers, Pekingese, Chinese Pugs, Lhasa Apsos, Shih Tzus, and Bull Mastiffs.
SPLENECTOMY (REMOVAL OF THE SPLEEN) - $2000
Splenectomy is removal of the spleen. The spleen is an abdominal organ involved in the production and removal of blood cells and forms part of the immune system. Other organs take over these functions if the spleen is removed. The most common reasons we remove spleens are due to trauma (splenic rupture), cancer, and splenic torsion (twisting of the spleen cutting off blood supply). Some patients may require blood transfusions before, during or even after a splenectomy. San Diego Affordable Pet Surgery Center does not offer blood products.
STOMACH TACKING (TO REDUCE THE CHANCE OF STOMACH TWIST/BLOAT) - $950
Stomach tacking is a preventative surgery to reduce the chance of bloat. Bloat is a surgical emergency to untwist the stomach that has been distended with gas and fluid. It occurs when a deep chested dog’s stomach fills with fluid or food and then twists and begins to distend with gas. When the stomach twists, it pulls the spleen along with it and can cause shock and then death. When the stomach is tacked preventatively, it will be unable to twist, therefore reduce the chance of the life threatening emergency known as bloat.
VULVOPLASTY (REMOVAL OF EXCESS SKIN AROUND VAGINA) - $1200
Excessive skin folds around the vagina can lead to chronic skin irritation and urinary tract infections. Removing this excess skin through surgery allows air to circulate and keeps debris from getting trapped between skin folds. This makes for a much happier and more comfortable pet.
It is a requirement at San Diego Affordable Pet Surgery Center that your pet be spayed for this surgery. See spay pricing if necessary.
It is a requirement at San Diego Affordable Pet Surgery Center that your pet be spayed for this surgery. See spay pricing if necessary.
VAGINAL PROLAPSE - PRICING TO BE DETERMINED IN PERSON
Most often the vagina will prolapse when a dog is in heat due to swelling of uterine tissue or the presence of a mass. We require a spay for these pets to bring them out of heat faster so that the swelling will potentially improve. See spay pricing for details.
Should treatment beyond a spay be necessary, pricing will be determined in person.
Should treatment beyond a spay be necessary, pricing will be determined in person.
WOUND REPAIR (PER SITE) - $450 - $1200
WOUND REPAIR (PER SITE) - $450 - $1200
WOUND / LACERATION REPAIR – LARGE (greater than 5 inches) – $1000-$1200
WOUND / LACERATION REPAIR – MEDIUM (2 – 5 inches) – $600-$900
WOUND / LACERATION REPAIR – SMALL (less than 2 inches) – $450
Wounds have many causes, sizes, and locations. They are usually treated by cleaning, debriding (removal of damaged tissue), and closing/suturing the wound. A drain may be placed in a wound if there is concern for fluid build-up under the skin. Instructions for care will be sent home with you.
WOUND / LACERATION REPAIR – LARGE (greater than 5 inches) – $1000-$1200
WOUND / LACERATION REPAIR – MEDIUM (2 – 5 inches) – $600-$900
WOUND / LACERATION REPAIR – SMALL (less than 2 inches) – $450
Wounds have many causes, sizes, and locations. They are usually treated by cleaning, debriding (removal of damaged tissue), and closing/suturing the wound. A drain may be placed in a wound if there is concern for fluid build-up under the skin. Instructions for care will be sent home with you.
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