Finding a lump or mass on your pet can be alarming, and getting a clear diagnosis quickly matters. At Montgomery Veterinary Hospital, our team evaluates every mass with the same thoroughness and care.
Not every lump requires immediate surgery, but many masses do need to be removed — either for diagnostic purposes, to prevent growth or spread, or because they are already causing discomfort. The American Veterinary Medical Association recommends that any new or changing lump on a pet be evaluated promptly, as early intervention often leads to better outcomes. At Montgomery Veterinary Hospital, doctors use fine needle aspirates, imaging, and clinical assessment to determine whether surgical removal is the right next step for your pet.
Removal is typically recommended when a mass is growing, causing discomfort, affecting function, or when diagnostic findings suggest malignancy. Our doctors will review your pet’s findings and discuss the appropriate timing and approach for removal.
Removed masses are submitted for histopathology to determine whether the mass is benign or malignant and whether surgical margins are clear. This information guides any additional treatment recommendations and helps us monitor your pet’s long-term health.
Mass removal requires general anesthesia in most cases, and our doctors develop an individualized anesthesia and pain management plan for every patient based on the size, location, and complexity of the mass.
Following surgery, our team provides detailed discharge instructions and schedules a recheck to assess healing and review histopathology results. Our doctors remain available to discuss findings and next steps throughout your pet’s recovery.
The process begins with a thorough evaluation. Our doctors will perform or review any available diagnostics — including fine needle aspirate results, imaging, and bloodwork — to assess the mass and confirm that surgical removal is the appropriate course of action. She will explain the procedure, discuss the anesthesia plan, and outline what recovery will look like so you are fully prepared before surgery day.
On the day of surgery, your pet will be admitted to our hospital and monitored throughout the procedure by our team. Depending on the location and size of the mass, the surgery may be brief or more involved, but your pet’s safety and comfort remain the priority throughout. Following surgery, we oversee anesthesia recovery, provide detailed post-operative instructions, and schedule a recheck to review pathology results and confirm healing.
Montgomery Veterinary Hospital provides mass removal surgery and a range of related diagnostic and supportive services for pets throughout Orange County and the Hudson Valley. Our doctors perform these procedures on-site, allowing for coordinated pre- and post-operative care without the need for an outside referral in most cases. The following services are available at our Montgomery, NY practice.
In addition to mass removal surgery, we offer a range of supportive services that complement surgical care and promote a thorough recovery. These services reflect our commitment to treating the whole patient — not just the immediate surgical need — for pets throughout Orange County and the Hudson Valley communities we serve.
Any new, changing, or rapidly growing lump should be evaluated by a veterinarian. Our doctors will assess the mass and, based on their findings, recommend whether monitoring, biopsy, or surgical removal is the most appropriate course of action for your pet.
Yes. Montgomery Veterinary Hospital offers house call services throughout Orange County, NY. For pets recovering from mass removal surgery who would benefit from an in-home recheck, we can discuss whether that option is appropriate for your pet’s recovery plan. Contact us to learn more.
We accept cash, check, and all major credit cards. We also offer Cherry and CareCredit financing to help make surgical care accessible. We offer discounts for seniors, military, commuters, and multi-pet households.
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