Veterinarian
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Sartell,
St
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320.257.0911
911 Scout Drive
Sartell MN 56377
320.257.0911
911 Scout Drive
Sartell MN 56377
This is Pamela Gerds DVM, Chief of Staff
with Scout our long-haired Dachshund
Advanced Care
Surgical Services
Advanced Cares surgical suite features the state of the art
Sevofluorane
anesthetic system. Sevofluorane is the same kind of anesthetic trusted
and used by
pediatricians
for
human
children.It is in fact, a superior, and more expensive agent than typically used in many animal hospitals. We use it in all cases where general anesthesia is required.
We use only the safest pre-medications for your pet and the one we choose is tailored to your pet’s specific needs. This is one of the of the reasons why we can not provide an exact quote for your pet's spay, neuter, declaw, or any procedure requiring surgery.
Bright clean Surgery Suite.
A presurgical exam is performed on each pet.
Monitoring is the cornerstone of safe anesthesia. All of our patients under anesthesia are monitored with an electrocardiogram (ECG) and pulse oximeter (to measure blood oxygen).
Temperature, heart rate, pulses and respiration are also continuously monitored.
Complete blood work (CBC and chemistry profile) are performed prior to any anesthetic procedure.
Comfort of the patient is paramount to us.
We create a pain management plan specific to the surgical procedure and to your pet’s specific needs. We also ensure your pet does not become chilled and has a comfortable recovery environment.
At Advanced Care Pet Hospital we provide a wide variety
of Surgical Procedures for a wide variety of pets:
• Spaying and Neutering
• Feline Declaw
• Dentistry and Oral Surgery
• Emergency Surgery
• Soft Tissue Surgery
• Basic Ophthalmic Surgery
• Orthopedic Surgery (For certain procedures a Board Certified
Surgeon will be called in to perform the orthopedic surgery )
Neuter (Castration, Orchiectomy)
Neutering is the surgical removal of the testicles. This surgery is performed to reduce sexual instincts and render your pet sterile.Why neuter?
• Prevent testicular cancer
• Older, unneutered male dogs can develop perineal hernias
and perineal tumors.
• Reduced tendency to roam or fight
• Decreased urine odor in male cats
• Decreased tendency for urine marking
Your pet will have a pre-operative exam and complete blood work prior to surgery. Premedications are tailored to your pet’s specific species, size and needs.
Same day surgery is performed. Your pet will be back with you the same night. Recovery is usually uneventful. Aftercare is minimal. Pain management is individualized to your pet.
Spay (Ovariohysterectomy)
The procedure consists of the surgical removal of both the ovaries and the uterus.Why spay?
• There will be no more heat cycles.
• Prevention of pregnancy
• There will be no unwanted puppies and kittens.
• You will avoid having to pay for a costly emergency surgery
once a uterine infection sets in as is common in un-spayed dogs.
• Chance of mammary gland cancer is greatly reduced
if spayed prior to the first heat cycle.
• Ovaries removed, ovarian cancer virtually eliminated.
Complete blood work (CBC and chemistry profile) are performed prior to anesthesia. Same day surgery is performed.
Your pet will be back with you the same night. Recovery is usually uneventful. Aftercare is minimal. Pain management is individualized to your pet.
Feline Declaw (Onchectomy)
The procedure consists of the removal of the claws and associated nail bed.At Advanced Care Pet Hospital we believe in minimizing pain for our patients.
Your cat will have a pre-operative exam and complete blood work prior to surgery. Premedications are tailored to your pet’s specific needs.
Your cat is carefully monitored during the procedure and will have full intubation and general anesthesia.
Paws are bandaged post-operatively and your pet is hospitalized overnight. Bandages are removed the next morning and all medications for the day are administered prior to discharge.
Your cat will be sent home on appropriate medication for pain management.
Recovery is usually quicker in kittens than in adult cats.
A paper based litter is recommended for use during the post-operative period to minimize dust and particles potentially irritating the incision areas. Some cats need to wear an Elizabethan collar to prevent chewing at the paws.
Dentistry and Oral Surgery
A basic oral exam can be completed on most pets when they are awake. In some cases a short-acting anesthetic is required in order to provide a thorough examination.In all cases a full dental cleaning must be done under full anesthesia. Even the best behaved of pets would not tolerate careful inspection and cleaning of all portions of the teeth. In addition, 60% of dental disease occurs below the gum line. Anesthesia is used to allow for the procedure to be skillfully performed while your pet is under no stress.
Please see the Dental Care page for more information.
Emergency Surgery
• Cuts (laceration repair)• Intestinal foreign objects – gastrotomy/enterotomy
• Fish hook and porcupine quill removal
• Fractured nails
• Corneal injuries
• Proptosed eye - repair or enucleation (removal)
• Urinary obstructions
• C-sections
• Exploratory surgery
• Gastric torsion (twisted stomach)
Basic Ophthalmic Surgery
• Entropion/Ectropion – corrective surgery for eyelid abnormalities• Dystichia – removal of eyelid hairs that are irritating the cornea
• Cherry eye repair – (prolapsed gland of the third eyelid)
The swollen and inflamed gland is surgically replaced to
its proper place within the third eyelid.
• Corneal surgery – treatment of corneal ulcers (wounds on the eye)
Soft Tissue Surgery
• Stenotic nares – corrective surgery for narrowed nostrils
• Vulvoplasty – a skin tuck above vulva to restore normal
conformation
• Hernia repair – umbilical, inguinal, perineal
• Mass removal – removing skin lumps and tumors
• Bladder and Urethral surgery – removal of stones
• Ear surgery – resection of the vertical canal to alleviate
chronic pain associated with chronic inflammation and infection.
- aural hematoma repair. Repair when the cartilage of
the ear has been fractured and associated
inflammation and bleeding occur. This appears as a
swelling of the ear flap.
• Gastropexy – This procedure involves tacking down stomach so
as to reduce the chances of a gastric torsion (twist of the
stomach).
• Anal sac removal – Some pets have chronic or recurring irritation
or infection associated with their anal sacs and surgical removal of
the anal sacs can be performed.
Orthopedic Surgery
• Dewclaw and tail docking on litters of puppies• Dewclaw removal on dogs – Dewclaws are the innermost toe,
always present on the front legs unless they were removed as a
puppy. Rear dewclaws, although a specified trait in some breeds,
are typically not normal.
Dewclaws can be removed at the time of spay or neuter if
requested or recommended.
• Limb amputation
• Tail amputation for medical reasons.
• Orthopedic Surgery – fracture repair, cruciate repair, luxating
patella correction
(A Board Certified Surgeon may perform some procedures at
Advanced Care Pet Hospital)
Our Location and How to Find Us:
911
Scout
Drive,
Sartell
MN
56377
Where Quality Pet
Care Meets
Quality
Client
Service
About Dr. Gerds
Dr. Pamela Gerds has 16
years of small animal veterinary experience. She is our only vet at the
moment, and yes, all those years of experience are hers alone!
She is a lifelong
Minnesota resident, receiving her DVM at the University of Minnesota
and practicing exclusively small animal pet health care.
Dr. Gerds served
ten years in Fergus Falls as an Associate Veterinarian. In 2003 she
became the Chief of Staff and partner doctor of a busy practice in
Plymouth, Minnesota. This is her 1st personally owned and operated pet
hospital.
She is a career long
member of the American Veterinary Medical Association as well as the
Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association. We're new members of the
Sartell Chamber of Commerce.
About Advanced Care
Pet Hospital
Our goal is to provide
a relaxed experience for you and your pet with every visit. We are
dedicated to quickly respond to you and your pet’s needs and to fully
explain all treatments and procedures.
We believe in the importance of preventive health care exams to keep
your pet at its best. We offer preventive health care plans for
your pet without the headaches.
We do not recommend
procedures your pet does not need. We are very happy and willing to
provide a second opinion in the event you believe your pet deserves it.
Dr. Gerds and our Vet Techs have the experience, capability and
advanced equipment to address medical issues your pet may be
experiencing.
Only the safest
anesthetic agents and state of the art monitoring systems are used at
Advanced Care.
When you trust us to care for your pet our staff takes the
responsibility seriously. We are independently and locally owned and
operated.
Our standards are high
because we understand just how important your animal friend is to you.
MVMA Member
AVMA Member
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