Surgery

Also known as castration for males and spey for females.

At Coogee Animal Hospital, we understand that deciding when and how to desex your pet is a significant decision that often comes with many questions.

Our team brings extensive surgical expertise to these routine procedures, ensuring your pet receives the highest standard of clinical care. We are dedicated to providing clear, honest guidance tailored to your pet's breed and lifestyle, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience for both of you.

The gold standard treatment for repairing the knee joint after cruciate rupture or damage.

Surgery to repair a dislocating knee cap, also known as a luxating patella.

We deepen the bone's natural groove (thochleoplasty) and shift the shinbone attachment point to create a straight line of pull for the tendon. These adjustments create a stable, "locked-in" track that allows for smooth, pain-free movement.

The team are able to offer a wide range of methods to repair bones within the body. From plates to pins, our team will guide you on the best plan.

This procedure corrects upper airway obstructions in "flat-faced" or short-nosed breeds—such as French Bulldogs, British Bulldogs, and Pugs—to significantly improve their breathing and quality of life.

Our surgical team has undertaken advanced training in this field, and we consistently refine our techniques to ensure we are providing the current gold standard of care.

Bladder surgery. Usually done for removal of bladder stones or tumours.

Whether performing a complex tumor removal or managing a significant injury, our team uses advanced reconstructive techniques to ensure effective wound closure. By utilizing skin flaps and grafts, we can manage large or challenging areas to promote the fastest and most comfortable healing process for your pet.

We employ a variety of modern surgical methods to ensure every wound is closed appropriately, prioritizing both the functional recovery and the long-term comfort of our patients.

For treating early cases of hip dysplasia, this can prevent future osteoarthritis.

To diagnose diseases of the bone or bone marrow.

To repair the function of damaged or dislocated hip joints.

Removal of the spleen for potentially life threatening conditions of the spleen.

-Entropian and ectropian to correct eyelid abnormalities

-Enucleation: Removal of the eye if necessary for pain

-Cherry eye surgery: correcting a prolapsing third eyelid

-Eyelash abnormalities - we are able to utilise cryotherapy to freeze eyelashes growing inwards to the eye, irritating the eye.

-Corneal Ulcer: Some cases may benefit from surgery in order to aid healing.

For problematic or chronic anal glands, removing them is an option.

Abdominal surgery. Often done to remove foreign bodies from the intestines.