Abdominal & Soft Tissue Surgery for Dogs and Cats in South Florida

Over 17 years of surgical experience

Abdominal Surgery for Pets – Expert Care for Internal Health Crises
When pets have problems inside their belly (abdomen), they often need prompt and skilled surgical intervention. Dr. Fernand offers a wide range of abdominal surgeries for dogs and cats in South Florida, all performed at your regular vet’s facility for convenience. We handle everything from intestinal blockages to organ removal surgeries. In layman’s terms, if your pet ate something they shouldn’t have (like a toy or corn cob) and it’s stuck, we can do an enterotomy or gastrotomy (opening the intestine or stomach) to remove the foreign object. For pets with tumors or severe disease, we can perform surgeries like splenectomy (removing a diseased spleen), liver lobectomy (removing part of the liver with a tumor), or kidney surgery (such as removing a non-functioning kidney). We also address urogenital surgeries: for example, bladder stone removal (cystotomy) if your pet has painful bladder stones, or perineal urethrostomy for male cats with urinary blockages. Each of these procedures is explained clearly to you beforehand – we want you to understand why it’s needed and how it will help your pet. Our mobile surgical unit is equipped with the same tools found in specialty hospitals, so your pet is in capable hands even for complex internal surgeries.

Trustworthy Specialist for Emergencies and Elective Surgeries
Abdominal emergencies like GDV (gastric dilatation-volvulus), commonly known as bloat, can be life-threatening and require immediate surgery. Because we can travel to your vet’s clinic quickly, we may be able to save valuable time versus referring to a distant hospital. Pet owners looking for a “Miami pet surgeon” for an emergency or a second opinion on a complicated case will find Dr. Fernand highly responsive. We serve the community with the mindset that no pet should go without surgery due to cost or access issues. Our fees are transparent and generally more affordable than large emergency centers, and we can often work out scheduling sooner. For non-emergency soft tissue surgeries (like removing an abdominal mass or repairing a hernia), we arrange a convenient date at your clinic. During surgery, your pet will be under constant monitoring (EKG, blood pressure, etc.) to ensure safety, and we use modern techniques to reduce incision size and healing time when possible. After surgery, Dr. Fernand and your regular vet will coordinate closely on post-op care, including pain management, feeding instructions, and activity restrictions. You’ll receive detailed home care guidelines and the reassurance that you can contact Dr. Fernand directly if any concerns arise during recovery.

Common Abdominal Pet Surgeries We Offer:

• Foreign Body Removal: Taking out ingested objects from the stomach/intestines to cure blockages.
• Bladder Stone Surgery: Removing stones from the bladder or urethra to allow normal urination.
• GDV (Bloat) Surgery: Emergency stomach surgery to untwist the stomach and tack it (gastropexy) to prevent recurrence.
• Tumor Removal: Excising masses from organs like the spleen, liver, or intestines.

Hernia Repairs: Fixing abdominal hernias (umbilical, inguinal, diaphragmatic) to put organs back in place and repair the muscle wall.

Contact Dr. Fernand today to learn how his innovative approach can work for you.

Common Pet Surgeries Performed by Dr. Fernand