Surgical Services
Lazy 5 Vets takes preventative steps to ensure our surgeries are safe, painless, and effective, without ever compromising quality. Top-of-the-line surgical equipment and anesthesia allow us to perform a range of basic to advanced procedures.
Types of surgeries performed:
- Spay and Neuter
- Lacerations and Abscesses
- Tumor Removal
- Orthopedic (bone)
- Abdominal
- Ear/Eye
- Reproductive
Contact us today to speak with our trained staff about veterinary surgery and available procedures.
Prophylactic Gastropexy
What Is Bloat (GDV)?
- A life-threatening emergency condition
- The stomach fills with gas and twists
- Twisting cuts off blood flow to vital organs
- Can lead to shock and death quickly
- Requires immediate emergency treatment
What Is a Prophylactic Gastropexy & What Does It Prevent?
- A preventive surgical procedure
- The stomach is permanently attached to the body wall
- Prevents the stomach from twisting (prevents GDV)
- Greatly reduces the risk of fatal GDV
- Less than 10% may still develop simple bloat (gas only)
- Without twisting, this is far less dangerous
- Often managed medically without major emergency surgery
- Done before an emergency occurs
Incisional Gastropexy Performed by Dr. Wilkie
- Proven and reliable surgical technique
- Creates a strong, permeant stomach attachment
- Can be performed during spay or neuter
- Can also be done as a stand-alone procedure
- Outpatient procedure — dogs go home the same day
Recovery & What to Expect
- Outpatient procedure
- E-collar and/or recovery shirt required for 10-14 days
- Smaller, more frequent meals for 3-4 days
- Activity restriction for 10-14 days
- Pain is usually mild and well controlled
Schedule a Surgical Consultation
- Call to schedule a consultation with Dr. Wilkie
- Determines if your dog is a good candidate
- Consultation fee credited toward surgery when performed
Dr. Wilkie has a special interest in soft tissue surgery and is experienced performing prophylactic gastropexy. She is not a board-certified veterinary surgeon. Referral to a board-certified surgeon or for laparoscopic gastropexy can be arranged upon request; specialist care typically involves higher costs.
