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Important Announcement
The office will be closed on Thanksgiving and 11/29/24.
OUR
SERVICES
PAWS is a full-service veterinary clinic providing advanced diagnostic and surgical services. Our primary focus is advanced orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries, and advanced diagnostic procedures. We provide in-house diagnostics to assist our staff in quickly understanding your pets' health needs.
MASS REMOVALS
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Mass removals, also known as tumor excisions, are surgical procedures performed to remove abnormal growths or masses from animals, ensuring their health and well-being.
ENTEROTOMY
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Enterotomy is a surgical procedure commonly performed in veterinary medicine to open the intestine for various purposes, such as removing foreign objects or repairing intestinal injuries.
NEUTER & OVARIOHYSTERECTOMY
Neuter refers to the surgical procedure performed on male animals to remove their testicles, while ovariohysterectomy is the surgical removal of a female animal's ovaries and uterus, commonly known as spaying.
GASTROPEXY
Gastropexy is a surgical procedure in which the stomach is attached to the abdominal wall to prevent gastric torsion, commonly known as bloat, in large and deep-chested dog breeds.
CHERRY EYE POCKET PROCEDURE
A surgical technique used to reposition the prolapsed gland of the third eyelid back into its normal position in pets suffering from cherry eye, ensuring optimal ocular health.
ENDOSCOPY
Endoscopy, a minimally invasive procedure, allows veterinarians to visually examine internal organs and structures using a flexible tube equipped with a camera, aiding in diagnosis and treatment planning for pets.
SIMPLE & COMPLEX ENTEROTOMY
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Simple enterotomy involves a straightforward incision into the intestine, while complex enterotomy entails more intricate surgical techniques, often necessary for addressing extensive intestinal damage or pathology in animals
LAPAROSCOPY
A minimally invasive surgical technique, allows for precise internal examination and treatment in animals using small incisions and a camera-equipped instrument.
SURGICAL
PROCEDURES
ORTHOPEDIC
PROCEDURES
TIBIAL TUBEROSITY ADVANCEMENT
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Tibial tuberosity advancement is a surgical technique used to treat cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture in dogs by altering the biomechanics of the stifle joint.
FRACTURE FIXATION & STABILIZATION
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Expert care ensuring the swift and secure mending of your pet's broken bones, promoting rapid recovery and renewed mobility.
MEDIAL PATELLAR LUXATION STABILIZATION
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Medial patellar luxation stabilization is a surgical procedure aimed at correcting abnormal movement of the kneecap in pets to restore proper joint function and alleviate discomfort.
PLATE FIXATION
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Plate fixation is a surgical method used to stabilize fractures in animals by affixing metal plates to the bone with screws, promoting proper healing.
EXTERNAL FIXATION
External fixation is a surgical method employing stabilizing devices like pins and screws externally to mend fractures and support bone healing in animals.
PIN & WIRE / PLATE CONSTRUCTS
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Advanced surgical techniques utilizing pins, wires, or plates to stabilize fractures and promote optimal healing in pets.
OUR ADDRESS
OFFICE HOURS
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday - Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
CONTACT US
ABOUT
OUR CLINIC
Pennsylvania Animal Wellness and Surgery (PAWS) is located on Old Route 30 just
below the Westmoreland Mall. Our clinic is set in a 5,500 square foot newly designed
facility with state-of-the-art diagnostic and surgical equipment. The spacious waiting
room offers a separate area for cats to ease the stress and anxiety of their visit. Since
compassion and privacy are important when owners and pets need to say their final
goodbyes, we provide a private room with a convenient, separate entrance.
PAWS is pleased to offer the only Computed Tomography (CT) machine for pets in
Westmoreland County. CT scans are read by board certified radiologists. Referrals are
accepted.
PAWS also offers Endoscopy for biopsies and foreign body removal. Endoscopy
services include Rhinoscopy, Gastroscopy and Urethroscopy. Laparoscopy is being
offered for minimally invasive spays, gastropexy, and cryptorchidectomy for the removal of retained testicles. Referrals are accepted for this as well.
PAWS has a large lab area to run advanced diagnostics and can provide results in 15
minutes on most tests.
Our state-of-the-art surgical suite offers a spacious area with the latest equipment. We perform routine surgeries such as traditional Spays for cats and dogs under 20 pounds, Neuters, and mass removals to more advanced surgeries such as Tibial Tuberosity Advancement (TTA) surgery, Ventral Bulla osteotomy, and soft tissue surgeries with our focus being orthopedics. Referrals for these surgeries are accepted.
PAWS is also pleased to be the only facility in Westmoreland County to offer FidoCure. FidoCure uses genomic testing to identify cancer-causing mutations and then suggests targeted therapy to precisely attack the cancer cells.
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