Spaying, Neutering and Pet Surgical Services in Kelowna

Kelowna Veterinary Surgery

At Spall & Harvey Animal Hospital, we provide pet surgical services in Kelowna for dogs and cats, including spay and neuter procedures, soft tissue surgery, mass removals, and other veterinary surgical procedures. Our veterinary team focuses on patient safety, pain management, and compassionate care before, during, and after surgery.

Prior to surgery, every pet receives a thorough physical examination. We also recommend pre-anesthetic blood testing to help identify underlying health concerns and support safer anesthesia monitoring during veterinary surgery.

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Service Types

Kelowna Veterinary Hospital Surgical Services

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Spaying

Spaying is a surgical procedure that removes the ovaries and uterus of female pets to prevent pregnancy. Dog spay surgery and cat spay surgery can help pets live longer, healthier lives while reducing the risk of reproductive diseases and certain cancers.

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Neutering

Dog neuter surgery and cat neuter surgery involve removing the testicles of male pets to prevent reproduction and reduce health risks.

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Soft Tissue Surgery

We perform a variety of soft tissue surgeries for dogs and cats that are not related to bones or orthopedic conditions. Soft tissue surgery can help diagnose, treat or improve many medical conditions.

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Common soft tissue surgeries include:

  • Mass and lump removals
  • Wound repair surgery
  • Eye surgery for pets
  • Ear surgery for chronic infections
  • Eyelid surgery
  • Nose and throat surgery

Early surgical treatment of masses and abnormalities can improve outcomes and help identify whether a growth is benign or cancerous.

Benefits

Benefits of Surgical Procedures With Our Kelowna Vet Clinic

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Benefits of Spaying

Spaying helps prevent unwanted pregnancies and can reduce the risk of serious reproductive health issues in female dogs and cats, including uterine infections and certain cancers. It can also eliminate heat cycles, helping your pet stay more comfortable while supporting long-term health.

Benefits of pet spaying include:

  • Prevention of unwanted pregnancies
  • Reduced risk of uterine infections
  • Lower risk of mammary cancer
  • Elimination of heat cycles
  • Reduced pet overpopulation

Our veterinary team uses anesthesia monitoring and patient safety protocols throughout every spay procedure.

Benefits of Neutering

Neutering helps prevent unwanted litters and can reduce the risk of testicular cancer, prostate problems, roaming, spraying, and some hormone-related behaviours. It supports your pet’s overall health while helping reduce dog and cat overpopulation.

Benefits of pet neutering include:

  • Reduced risk of prostate and testicular cancer
  • Reduced roaming and territorial behaviour
  • Decreased fighting and spraying
  • Reduced mounting and humping behaviours
  • Prevention of unwanted litters

Our veterinarians carefully monitor pets before, during, and after neuter surgery to help support a safe recovery.

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Benefits of Soft Tissue Surgery

Soft tissue surgery can help treat injuries, remove suspicious lumps or masses, repair wounds, and improve comfort for pets dealing with eye, ear, nose, or throat concerns. Early surgical care can also support better diagnosis, faster healing, and improved long-term outcomes.

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Pet Surgery FAQs

Yes. Our veterinary team follows strict anesthesia and patient monitoring protocols to help keep pets safe during surgery.

The ideal timing for dog spay surgery, cat spay surgery, dog neuter surgery, or cat neuter surgery depends on your pet’s age, breed, and health. Our veterinarians can recommend the best timing for your pet.

Pre-anesthetic blood testing helps identify underlying health concerns that may affect anesthesia safety or surgical recovery.

Soft tissue surgery includes procedures not related to bones or joints, such as mass removals, wound repair, eye surgery, and ear surgery.

Any new or changing lump should be examined by a veterinarian. Early mass removal and testing can improve outcomes if a growth is cancerous.

Recovery times vary depending on the procedure and your pet’s overall health. Most pets recover within a few days to a few weeks with proper aftercare.

Yes. Pain management is an important part of veterinary surgery, and medications are provided to help keep your pet comfortable during recovery.

No. Spaying and neutering do not change your pet’s personality, but they may help reduce certain hormone-related behaviours such as roaming or spraying.

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