Soft tissue tumor/mass removals A tumor (or mass) is an abnormal growth of tissue which can be either benign (a localized growth that does not tend to act aggressively and tends to not spread to other areas) or malignant (a cancerous growth with the potential to spread to other areas of the body). Due to the potential of any abnormal growth to be cancerous it is often recommended to surgically remove the growth if it is growing rapidly in size, changing shape or color, in an area of high motion that could affect the pet’s ability to move comfortably, causing pain or irritation to the pet, or bothering the owner. 
Medical & surgical care
Medical & surgical care for birds
Caring for birds can be complicated because they often hide their illnesses.
Birds and chickens
More critical than we can see
Because birds hide their illnesses, a sick bird or chicken is often much more critical than we can see.
For surgical procedures we reduce stress and provide the best pain management options for them to help ease recovery.
Surgical procedures
Surgery for birds
Soft tissue tumor/mass removals A tumor (or mass) is an abnormal growth of tissue which can be either benign (a localized growth that does not tend to act aggressively and tends to not spread to other areas) or malignant (a cancerous growth with the potential to spread to other areas of the body). Due to the potential of any abnormal growth to be cancerous it is often recommended to surgically remove the growth if it is growing rapidly in size, changing shape or color, in an area of high motion that could affect the pet’s ability to move comfortably, causing pain or irritation to the pet, or bothering the owner. 
Surgical bumblefoot debridement Bumblefoot refers to a sore that can develop on the bottom of your bird’s feet and is often caused by problems with perch size or surface texture. Bumblefoot sores can range from very small to large painful and infected wounds. Surgery involves cleaning the wound, applying specialized bandages, and in some cases surgically closing the area. 
Egg removal Some female birds can have difficulties laying eggs or an egg may become stuck internally (referred to as egg binding). Sedation or anesthesia is often needed to allow the bird to relax so that the egg can be gently removed without overly stressing the bird. An egg bound bird can quickly become a medical emergency if not caught early. From our blog
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“Phenomenal staff from the front desk to the vets. Dr Heintz not only provides top notch professional care, she also offers a very high degree of confidence in her abilities and love of birds. Her tender care and kindness are crystal clear.”
“We love the care our bunnies receive! Everyone makes our pets feel safe and comfortable. Thank you Country care for always making our experience wonderful!”
“After getting our bearded dragon we were nervous about finding an exotic vet for him. When we arrived at the Country Care Complex the staff was so excited to see our dragon Java, everyone wanted a peek. The sign in process was a breeze. The Vet was extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. We are so happy with our choice to establish Java at Country Care Complex. We are interested in looking at boarding services here in the future. Thank you for your investment in people’s tiny companions!”
“Amazing staff!! Thank you for your excellent compassion for the care of my bearded dragon!”
“My guinea pig wasn’t feeling well and I needed to get her in for an emergency appointment and they were able to get me that day. Through the whole process they were very kind and knowledgeable, and made me feel like I was doing the best I could which is important when a pet isn’t feeling well. I would definitely take my animals here again.”
“Everytime I go there with my dog or message them a question and even boarding I feel very comfortable and know that Litty is well taken care off. My questions are always answered and everyone is always so friendly and welcoming when we come in.”
“Jeff and I are extremely grateful to everyone we came into contact with with regards to our ginger Charlie. The care and the continuous follow ups set my mind at ease knowing that our boy was constantly on your minds wanting updates on how he was progressing. Thankfully he was progressing in the right direction. We cannot thank you all enough!”
“Love how caring the staff was for not only my dog but me too! I was very worried about my boy and they helped us both. He was sooo loved the entire time there. It was evident everyone truly cares about what they do! Not an easy job at all. Thank you for all yall do!!!”
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