Pet Surgery in Lakewood, Dallas, From Your Local Vet

Petfolk Veterinary & Urgent Care - Lakewood is a vet in Lakewood, East Dallas, with its own surgery suite for dogs and cats. Most surgery here is soft tissue work, like taking off a lump, getting a biopsy or fixing a small wound that needs stitches under anesthesia.

Every surgery starts with an exam and a conversation. The vet explains why surgery makes sense, what the other options are, and what recovery will look like for your pet.

Call (682) 339-7822 or book a surgery consult online.

What surgeries can Petfolk Lakewood do on site?

The surgery suite handles the common procedures a primary care clinic does. That includes spays and neuters, lump and mass removal, biopsies, dental extractions and some wound repairs. If your pet needs a more complex surgery, the vet will tell you and help you find a specialist.

Lumps are the most common reason. Across Petfolk, more than a third of dog surgeries that aren't spays, neuters or dental work (38%) are to remove a lump or mass (Oct 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026). About 7 in 10 of all surgery patients in that window were dogs.

The staff did a great job helping my dog through her examination, biopsy, and they did a fantastic job with surgical removal.

Tiffany O., Google review

New lumps deserve a look

Not every lump needs surgery. Many are harmless fatty growths. But you can't tell by touch alone, so the vet may suggest a quick needle sample first. The cells go under a microscope, and the result helps you decide whether to remove the lump now, watch it or leave it be.

Come in sooner if a lump grows fast, changes shape, bleeds or bothers your pet. Take a photo next to a coin and note the date. That gives the vet a baseline to compare against.

How is my pet kept safe under anesthesia?

Safety work starts before surgery day. The vet checks your pet's heart, lungs and overall health, and may suggest blood work to see how the liver and kidneys will handle anesthesia. Learn more about pet blood work and lab testing in Lakewood.

During surgery, the team watches breathing, heart rate, oxygen and temperature the whole time. Your pet gets pain medicine before, during and after the procedure. Fear Free handling carries through the day too, so check-in and wake-up stay calm and gentle.

Is my pet too old for anesthesia?

Age by itself is not a reason to skip surgery. What matters is your pet's health. An older dog with good blood work and a strong heart may do better than a younger pet with a hidden problem. The vet will look at the whole picture, talk through the risks in plain words and help you weigh them against leaving the problem alone.

Paying for surgery

You'll get an estimate before any test or treatment. The final bill can differ if the plan changes during the visit, for example if the vet finds a second lump once your pet is asleep. The team will call you before adding anything big. The clinic takes major cards, Apple Pay and CareCredit financing, and gives detailed invoices for pet insurance.

The first two weeks at home

You'll get a written plan before you leave. Most pets need:

1. A quiet spot and short leash walks only

2. A cone or recovery suit to stop licking at the stitches

3. Pain medicine on schedule, even if your pet seems fine

4. A quick look at the incision each day for redness, swelling or discharge

5. A recheck to look at healing and take out stitches if needed

Skip the White Rock Lake trail and the dog park until the vet clears your pet.

If something seems wrong after surgery

Call the clinic if the incision opens, looks very swollen or leaks. Go to a 24-hour emergency hospital if your pet has trouble breathing, collapses, or has pale gums and won't wake up fully. In Lower Greenville, Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) at 4500 North Central Expressway, Dallas, TX 75206, is open 24 hours.

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