Head, Neck & Airway Surgery for Dogs and Cats in South Florida

Over 17 years of surgical experience

Brachycephalic Airway and Head/Neck Surgery for Dogs and Cats – Helping Pets Breathe & Live Better
Some pets have special surgical needs in the head and neck area – from flat-faced dogs struggling to breathe, to cats with thyroid tumors or dogs with chronic ear infections. Veterinary Surgical Services provides a variety of head, neck, and airway surgeries to improve your pet’s health and comfort. If you have a Bulldog, Pug, or other brachycephalic (short-nosed) breed with snoring, breathing difficulties, or collapsing episodes, we can perform surgeries to alleviate brachycephalic syndrome. This often includes soft palate resection (trimming an overly long palate), stenotic nares surgery (widening the nostrils, essentially a “nose job” for better airflow), and laryngeal saccules removal if needed – all geared toward helping your dog breathe easier and avoid serious respiratory distress. We also handle laryngeal paralysis cases in older large-breed dogs (like Labradors) by performing arytenoid lateralization (“tie-back” surgery) so they can breathe without their airway closing. In addition, Dr. Fernand is experienced in removing oral tumors or growths by performing partial jaw removals (mandibulectomy/maxillectomy) when necessary, always with a focus on maintaining your pet’s ability to eat and be comfortable. Chronic ear issues can be solved with procedures like Total Ear Canal Ablation (TECA), which removes a diseased ear canal in dogs with untreatable ear infections or tumors – providing relief from constant pain and infection. These head and neck surgeries can greatly enhance a pet’s quality of life, and we’ll explain the benefits and risks of each in understandable terms before proceeding.

Your Local Surgeon for Complex Head & Neck Procedures
Many of these surgeries (like airway corrections or thyroid tumor removals) are typically only done by specialists – and that’s exactly what we bring to your neighborhood. Pet owners searching for “veterinary surgery near me” in South Florida for airway or head surgeries can rely on Dr. Fernand’s expertise. He has trained alongside board-certified surgeons and stayed current on techniques that improve safety and outcomes for these delicate operations. By performing the surgery at your vet’s clinic, we ensure your pet doesn’t have to travel while in distress (think of a bulldog overheating in a car due to breathing issues – we come to you instead). We use specialized equipment, like high-quality suction and cautery for throat surgeries and nerve monitoring for neck surgeries, to maximize success. Post-operatively, we carefully watch over critical cases – for example, a brachycephalic dog will be closely monitored for swelling as it wakes up, to ensure it can breathe freely. If needed, Dr. Fernand can stay to oversee the immediate recovery or arrange 24-hour care in collaboration with an emergency clinic, depending on the pet’s needs. Our compassionate approach means we treat your pet with the same patience and love we would give our own – these surgeries can be complex, but you’ll be kept well-informed and we’ll make the experience as smooth as possible for both pet and owner.

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

Common Pet Surgeries Performed by Dr. Fernand