Our team of experienced vets at Taylor Veterinary Emergency offers a variety of equine surgeries including arthroscopy, laparoscopy, soft tissue, and reproductive surgery.
Surgical Services for Horses
Our equine surgeon in Turlock offers a variety of equine surgeries including castration, laceration repair, arthroscopy, laparoscopy, soft tissue, and reproductive procedures.
Most large animal surgeries are easier to perform on standing, awake patients and are typically to repair lacerations and injuries sustained through trauma.
We practice the most stringent surgical protocols and believe that it is in the patient’s best interest to use a standing procedure whenever possible to limit the risk of complications from anesthesia.
What to Expect From Horse Surgery at Our Turlock Equine Health Facility
We always keep you fully informed about why we are recommending a specific surgical procedure for your horse as well as the length of recovery, and any post-operative care your horse will require.
The Equine Surgery Process
We understand that the prospect of equine surgery can be frightening. Please be assured that we recommend surgery only when it is in your horse's best interests.
Our experienced vets are trained to handle the complicated needs of equine surgery. You can trust that we will do everything we can to make the process safe and comfortable for your horse.
Surgical Procedures at Taylor Veterinary Emergency
We perform medical and emergency surgeries to help treat diseases and conditions in horses or to repair injuries sustained through trauma. Horse surgery performed by our Turlock vets includes elective and non-elective procedures such as:
- Soft Tissue
- Castrations
- Cryptorchid Castrations
- Laceration Repairs
Standing vs. Traditional Surgery
Most large animal surgeries are performed on standing, awake patients and are typically to repair traumatic injuries, such as lacerations. Other common procedures are castration, reproductive surgery, endoscopic surgery of the upper respiratory tract, and minor hoof and lower leg procedures.
Recovery from general anesthesia poses the largest risk for horses after surgery, and standing surgery helps to minimize risks. Also, some surgical procedures are easier to perform on a standing patient. It is in the patient’s best interest to use a standing procedure whenever possible.
There are certain cases where standing surgery simply isn't possible, such as colic surgery. Our veterinary team has extensive experience with equine surgery and will do everything they can to reduce risks.