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Comprehensive Surgical Care for Your Pets
At the Heart of Every Operation:
Attentive Care & Optimal Outcomes
At Canton Animal Hospital (CAH), we are equipped to address all your pet’s surgical needs with a blend of compassionate care and surgical excellence. Our state-of-the-art surgical facility is complemented by a team of experienced and dedicated professionals, ensuring that every pet receives meticulous, comprehensive surgical care. From complex tumor removals to orthopedic and urinary surgeries, our capabilities span a wide range of procedures tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient.
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Collaboration for Customized Care
Our approach is collaborative and thorough, involving pet owners, primary care veterinarians, and our surgical in-house team. Together, we craft personalized treatment plans from diagnosis through to post-procedure rehabilitation, prioritizing your pet’s health and well-being at every step. A consultation with our surgical team provides the opportunity to delve into your pet’s medical history, conduct a thorough physical examination, and discuss lifestyle considerations, forming the foundation for a customized treatment and recovery strategy.

Expert Team, Multi-Modal Approach
The CAH surgical team, comprising skilled Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, adopts a comprehensive, multi-modal approach to treatment, ensuring each pet’s journey through surgery and recovery is as smooth and pain-free as possible.
What to Expect
Personalized Care from Start to Finish
Our commitment to compassionate care shines through in our tailored pre-and post-operative instructions, ensuring you and your pet are fully supported throughout the surgical experience. We emphasize pain management and anesthesia tailored to your pet’s specific health needs, underpinned by thorough health testing and lab work before surgery.
Uncompromising Safety and Comfort
Stringent sterilization protocols, full surgical attire, and meticulous preparation underscore our commitment to your pet’s safety. During surgery, we employ advanced monitoring equipment to keep a close watch on your pet’s vitals, minimizing risks and enhancing comfort.
A Smooth Recovery
As part of our commitment to compassionate care, we ensure all of our patients and clients receive personalized pre-and post-operative care instructions and resources. Each patient’s pain management and anesthetic plan is customized to his or her specific health conditions. We conduct comprehensive health testing and lab work for each pet before surgery.
These extra steps through our multi-modal approach help us ensure your pet doesn’t experience any pain during or post-surgery. Our surgical team upholds strict sterilization techniques in all of our procedures with full surgical attire and sterile prep. At the time of the procedure, our team uses state-of-the-art monitoring equipment to monitor your pet’s vitals throughout the surgery.
When it comes to post-operative care, the healing and rehabilitation period of your pet’s health is a priority for us and we make sure you have a plan in place that you can be confident about.
Surgeries We Offer


Canton Animal Hospital offers specialized abdominal surgeries for dogs and cats, ensuring your pets receive the best possible care. Our team is skilled in diagnosing and treating various abdominal conditions that may require surgical intervention.
Key Surgeries Offered:
Exploratory Laparotomy
Bladder Stone Removal
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Resection and Anastomosis
Adrenalectomy
Exploratory Laparotomy
Gastropexy
Splenectomy
Liver Lobectomy
Emergency situations can be stressful for both you and your pet. At Canton Animal Hospital, our compassionate team offers comprehensive emergency surgery solutions to address urgent medical needs and provide relief for your pet.
Emergency Procedures:
Trauma Surgery
Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV) Surgery
Foreign Body Removal
Emergency C-Section
Emergency Wound Repair
Bladder Rupture Surgery
Emergency Splenectomy
Thoracic Surgery
Oncologic issues can be challenging and affect your pet's quality of life. At Canton Animal Hospital, our compassionate team offers comprehensive mass removal and oncologic surgery solutions to address various types of tumors and cancers, improving your pet’s well-being.
Key Surgeries Offered:
Tumor Excision
Mast Cell Tumor Removal
Soft Tissue Sarcoma Surgery
Benign Mass Removal
Malignant Tumor Surgery
Reconstructive Surgery Post-Mass Removal
Canton Animal Hospital offers specialized oral and dental surgeries for dogs and cats, ensuring your pets receive the best possible care. Our team is skilled in diagnosing and treating various oral conditions that may require surgical intervention.
Key Surgeries Offered
Tooth Extractions
Periodontal Surgery
Oral Tumor Removal
Jaw Fracture Repair
Gingival Surgery
Canton Animal Hospital offers specialized orthopedic surgeries for dogs and cats, ensuring your pets receive the best possible care. Our team is skilled in diagnosing and treating various orthopedic conditions that may require surgical intervention.
Key Surgeries Offered
Fracture Repair
Patella Luxation Surgery
Canton Animal Hospital offers specialized corrective and cosmetic surgeries for dogs and cats, ensuring your pets receive the best possible care. Our team is skilled in diagnosing and treating various conditions that may require surgical intervention.
Key Surgeries Offered:
Otoplasty (Ear Surgery)
Rhinoplasty (Nose Surgery)
Eyelid Surgery
Skin Fold Reduction
Tail Docking
Dewclaw Removal
At Canton Animal Hospital, we specialize in providing top-notch ear surgery services for your beloved pets. Whether it's a routine procedure or a complex operation, our experienced veterinarians are dedicated to ensuring the best care for your dog or cat.
Key Surgeries Offered:
Otoplasty for Dogs and Cats
Ear Hematoma Surgery
Total Ear Canal Ablation (TECA)
Ear Polyp Removal
Canton Animal Hospital offers specialized gastrointestinal surgeries for dogs and cats, ensuring your pets receive the best possible care. Our team is skilled in diagnosing and treating various digestive conditions that may require surgical intervention.
Key Surgeries Offered:
Gastrotomy and Enterotomy
Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV) Surgery
Intestinal Resection and Anastomosis
Foreign Body Removal
Gastropexy
Perineal Hernia Surgery
Eye problems can be painful and affect your pet's quality of life. At Canton Animal Hospital, our compassionate team offers comprehensive eye surgery solutions to alleviate discomfort and restore your pet’s vision.
Key Surgeries Offered:
Entropion and Ectropion Repair
Cherry Eye Surgery
Third Eyelid Gland Prolapse Repair
Canton Animal Hospital offers specialized respiratory surgeries for dogs and cats, ensuring your pets receive the best possible care. Our team is skilled in diagnosing and treating various respiratory conditions that may require surgical intervention.
Key Surgeries Offered:
Rhinoplasty for Stenotic Nares
Lung Tumor Removal
Tracheostomy
Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair
Brachycephalic Airway Surgery
Canton Animal Hospital offers specialized soft tissue surgeries for dogs and cats, ensuring your pets receive the best possible care. Our team is skilled in diagnosing and treating various soft tissue conditions that may require surgical intervention.
Key Surgeries Offered:
Abscess and Cyst Removal
Soft Tissue Mass Removal
Abdominal Surgeries
Tumor Removal and Biopsy
Wound Repair and Reconstruction
Hernia Repair
At Canton Animal Hospital, our skilled veterinarians provide specialized urinary system surgeries for dogs and cats. We are committed to ensuring the best care for your pet’s urinary health, offering a range of advanced surgical solutions. With state-of-the-art equipment and techniques, we ensure precision and care in every surgery at our Canton, MI facility.
Key Surgeries Offered:
Bladder Stone Removal
Urethral Obstruction Surgery
Cystotomy
Perineal Urethrostomy
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