11/02/2026
Before any soft tissue surgery, there is a conversation. That consult is where the plan gets built.
At Paws and Claws Medical Center we perform soft tissue surgery for dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, reptiles and small mammals when the patient and the indication fit. Some examples:
✂️ Spays and neuters
🔬 Minimally invasive (laparoscopic) spays for different species
🦎 Spays for reptiles, both lizards and chelonians (turtles and tortoises)
🐢 And beyond soft tissue, we also repair turtle and tortoise shells
🐰 And advanced dental procedures for small herbivores like rabbits, guinea pigs and chinchillas
Here is what a surgical consult with us includes:
• An exam and a review of your pet's history and the problem we are solving.
• A workup before anesthesia. Pre-anesthetic bloodwork is required, and we add other diagnostics when the case calls for them.
• An anesthesia plan built for the species. A rabbit, a parrot and a Labrador are not anesthetized the same way, and fasting rules are different for each.
• The surgical approach. When a smaller incision is the safer plan we discuss minimally invasive options, and when open surgery is safer we tell you that plainly.
• The risks, explained before you decide. Every surgery and every anesthesia carries some.
• Surgery-day instructions, including arriving early so your pet can settle in.
• An aftercare plan: what recovery looks like at home, what to watch for, and when we need to see your pet again.
Book a surgical consult at (786) 361-9344. Call for pricing.
Hours: Mon–Fri 8–6 · Sat 8–2 · Sun closed
3858 SW 137 Avenue, Miami, FL 33175
Hablamos español.
Surgery details: https://pawsnclawsmiami.com/pet-surgery/
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