Veterinary Cancer Surgery

At  Wellswood Midtown Animal Hospital, our team is composed of animal lovers just like you! Our pets are our family, so we understand how difficult it is when they are diagnosed with cancer. Our team is experienced and knowledgeable in treating cancer in pets and we will be right by your side to empower you with all of the information you need to make the best choices for you and your furry family member.

• Top Veterinary Care in Tampa, FL
• A Compassionate and Knowledgeable Team
• High-Tech Testing
• Availability of Various Treatment Options
• Experienced and Knowledgeable Surgeons

Yes, veterinary cancer surgery is very common. Cancer is one of the major causes of death in veterinary patients, and surgical tumor removal is one of the most routine procedures vets perform. In veterinary medicine, surgery is considered the most important component of treatment in dogs and cats that have solid tumors because, in many cases, surgical treatment offers the best chance for improving their quality of life.

The time spent in the animal hospital after veterinary cancer surgery varies from case to case. Your pet will spend the first night after surgery in the hospital and from there, often another one to three nights, depending on how quickly they recover. Your pet will need to be able to eat, drink, and walk on their own before we can discharge them.

The goal of your pet’s cancer surgery is to control or eliminate the cancer in an attempt to improve their quality of life. Surgical removal of localized cancer cures more of our cancer patients than any other treatment.

At our Tampa clinic, cancer surgery is often very successful, but it’s not always an option. The most common reasons we recommend cancer surgery for your pet are:

• To Confirm a Cancer Diagnosis 
• To Cure Your Pet’s Cancer or Improve Their Quality of Life
• To Provide Your Pet With Pain Relief or Improved Function
• To De-bulk a Tumor‍‍

At Wellswood Midtown Animal Hospital, our goal is always to do what’s best for your pet and your family. For more information about cancer surgery and other treatments or to make an appointment with your Tampa veterinarian, please call us today at (813) 877-1979.