Is pet surgery safe at Dundee Animal Hospital?

Yes, our veterinary team follows strict safety protocols tailored to your pet’s specific needs. We are also AAHA-accredited, which ensures the highest standards in veterinary care.

What can I expect before, during, and after my pet’s surgery?

Before surgery, your pet undergoes exams and pre-op testing. During surgery, they are closely monitored by a technician. After surgery, they receive fluids, pain relief, and personalized care instructions.

What kinds of surgeries do you offer?

We perform general and elective procedures including spays/neuters, mass removals, foreign body removal, orthopedic surgery, cystotomies, and more.

Do you offer overnight care or medical boarding?

Yes, our Dundee location offers 24/7 overnight care and medical boarding for pets with special medical needs, including those requiring insulin or multiple medications.

Pet Surgery

Safe & Compassionate Pet Surgery in Cook, Kane, & McHenry County

If your veterinarian recommends cat or dog surgery, you may have several questions. Will it be safe? Will my pet be in pain? How long will it take them to heal? We can answer all of these questions and more at Dundee Animal Hospital, where our expert veterinary surgery team puts patient safety above everything else. Your pet is a beloved part of your family, and we know how important it is to give them the best possible care while they are with us. Furthermore, as an AAHA-accredited hospital, you can rest assured that we will take every measure necessary to make sure your pet is healthy, happy and pain-free when they leave our facility.

We encourage you to ask any questions you have about your pet’s surgery. We will be glad to fill you in on what to expect the day of their procedure. It is important to us that you fully understand every step of the pet surgery process and feel comfortable placing your pet in our care.

What to Expect Before, During, and After Cat & Dog Surgery

Before: Your pet will have an anesthetic and pain management protocol tailored to their specific needs. Creating this protocol requires a pre-surgical exam and testing to gauge their current health status. This will help us determine whether we need to take any special steps to ensure their safety during surgery. The findings we obtain from this initial step are also necessary for administering the correct anesthesia levels. The day of your pet’s surgery, we will pre-medicate your pet with a light sedative and analgesics (pain relief medication). We will then place a catheter for giving IV fluids, along with medication to help us place a tracheal tube for intubation if necessary.

During: During every dog or cat surgery, we will maintain a sterile, safe environment and use a sterile surgical pack exclusive to their procedure. An experienced technician will monitor your pet’s heart rate, heart rhythm, blood pressure and oxygen levels throughout the surgery. We also monitor your pet’s vital signs while they are waking up in our recovery area.

After: Your pet will continue receiving fluids and additional medication if necessary to help their recovery go smoothly. One of our team members will reach out to let you know how your pet is doing, and when you can expect to bring them home. We will provide you with take-home pain relief medication (in liquid or tablet form), along with instructions for managing your pet’s care in the following days. Our Dundee veterinarian is available 24/7 to answer your questions or address concerns.

Our Pet Surgery Services

Our veterinarians can perform a variety of general and elective surgeries, from spay and neuter procedures to orthopedics. This also includes:

Medical Boarding and Overnight Care

Our Dundee location is happy to offer medical boarding or 24/7 overnight care for its patients. This way, we will not need to transfer your pet to another hospital if they need further treatment or supervision. Our medical boarding service is especially ideal for pets that are diabetic and need routine insulin injections, and for pets taking multiple medications. If you like, you may also board your other “healthy” pet to accompany their sibling. The standard boarding fee will apply, and your pets must be up-to-date on their distemper combination and kennel cough vaccinations.

Your pet will be in good hands during their stay with us, and you are more than welcome to call at any time to check on them. They will be staying in a comfortable, secure space and walked every 2-4 hours as appropriate. If you would like to know more about our overnight monitoring or medical boarding services, call any of our locations today.

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Rich Jacobs

We’ve been with Dundee Animal Hospital for about 25 years. We’ve been to all three locations and all staff are great with our pets, are efficient, thorough and trust-worthy. I can not recommend Dundee Animal Hospital enough!

Nancy Borgarding

Dr Lupo is the best!
Very caring and great listener. Provides thorough and appropriate testing when needed. When my Rocky was rushed in when choking on foreign object Dr. Lupo provided immediate life saving care. I will forever be grateful to this amazing vet and entire clinic. Highly recommended

Shirley Ledin

Dundee Animal Hospital has taken great care of my babies since 1995!

Victoria Cardenas

Took my cat Luna here because she was pregnant and I felt something was off. She wasn't giving birth. I had called and also this place was recommended by other vets who were booked. Anyway, they did tell me to bring her in and even called back to make sure we were on our way. We were but we're in south elgin so it took us some time to get there. Luna wasn't progressing and after an ultrasound we were told the kitten was big and heartbeat wasn't as strong as they would like. They told us they saw 2 options, inducing Luna or going straight for c section.
We chose c section because we didn't want Luna to lose the kitten, that would have been devastating for her and us.
Well, the whole team ensured that Luna and kitten were ok.
There was a problem with financing c section but this place worked with us and payment was eventually secured.
This place truly cares about animals, it shows. They were so kind and non judgemental.
I am beyond grateful that they saved Luna's life and the kitten. My daughter would have been devastated if anything happened to Luna or the kitten.