Pet Surgery & Dentistry

Exceptional Pet Surgery and Dentistry Services

At Wellsboro Small Animal Hospital P.C., we understand the importance of your pet's health. With over 35 years of experience, we offer a comprehensive range of surgical and dental services tailored to your pet's unique needs. Our client-centered approach ensures that we guide you every step of the way, providing the best possible care for your pet. Call (570) 376-2800 to learn more. We offer emergency services between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm, seven days a week.

A Full Suite of Surgical Services for Pets

Our caring team at WSAH knows you may have uneasy feelings about your pet going under anesthesia, but we take pride in the care that we provide. We tailor the latest in anesthetic monitoring, surgical techniques, and pain management for each patient. Also, we strive to keep you and your pet comfortable and will address any specific concerns you may have about your pet's care.

Most procedures require anesthesia, although certain unique procedures can be performed with only sedation and local anesthesia (local nerve blocks). You may speak to our veterinarians regarding the need for general anesthesia of you have any questions.

Blood work will be performed prior to any procedure requiring sedation or general anesthesia in order to determine of there is any underlying illness or infection that would result in increased risk associated with using a specified sedative or anesthetic. If an issue is discovered, we may need to adjust our sedation or anesthetic protocol, or we may need to delay a procedure until the identified issue is resolved. In some circumstances, based on the history of your pet, we may recommend or require additional pre-anesthetic screening such as a pre-anesthetic EKG or ultrasound.

The safety of your pet is our top priority during any anesthetic procedure. Below is a list of important safety precautions that we take when your pet is anesthetized. Click here to obtain a copy of this list.

Contact us to schedule an appointment and discuss your pet's surgical options with us.

Professional Pet Dentistry Services

Here at Wellsboro Small Animal Hospital, we are also committed to providing your pet with the best oral health care services. During your pet's annual visit, we will complete an oral exam of their teeth and recommend if any dental services are necessary. We offer dental X-rays along with our cleanings, allowing us to evaluate the tooth below the gum line.

The crown of a tooth may appear healthy, but the infection may be hidden in the roots or surrounding bone. Remember, the only way to prevent dental disease is to brush your pet's teeth EVERY DAY and to schedule regular dental exams with your veterinarian. Feel free to ask about this during your next visit.

Why is the dental health of your pet important?

• Up to 85% of dogs and cats over the age of 6 have dental disease.
• Gingival disease associated with tartar is painful to your pet.
• You can help to keep your pet’s gums healthy by regular, daily dental care.
• Annual checkups also help in identifying problems with dental disease. 
• Good oral hygiene helps rid your pet of that nasty bad breath.

If you think your cat or dog needs their teeth checked and cleaned, contact our family-owned veterinary clinic today. We've offered client-centered vet services in north central Pennsylvania since 1985.

Humans have 28 teeth (excluding wisdom teeth). Guess how many your cat and dog has!