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For TPLOs and other highly complex or uncommon cases, we collaborate with <a href=\"https:\/\/tcvs-mn.com\/surgical-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twin Cities Veterinary Surgery<\/a> to ensure access to advanced specialty care when needed.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Thoughtful, Honest Care&#8221; content_max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; header_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; width=&#8221;47%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;47%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;||30px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;display:inline-block!important;vertical-align:top!important;&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Our approach focuses on straightforward recommendations and clear expectations. 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We prioritize safety, comfort, and clear communication so you always know what to expect and how to support your pet\u2019s healing.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][dsm_card_carousel slide_to_show=&#8221;2&#8243; multiple_slide_row=&#8221;on&#8221; space_between=&#8221;40&#8243; arrows=&#8221;off&#8221; dots=&#8221;off&#8221; touch_move=&#8221;on&#8221; slide_to_show_tablet=&#8221;2&#8243; slide_to_show_phone=&#8221;1&#8243; slide_to_show_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; slide_row_tablet=&#8221;1&#8243; slide_row_phone=&#8221;2&#8243; slide_row_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; space_between_tablet=&#8221;40&#8243; space_between_phone=&#8221;30&#8243; space_between_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][dsm_card_carousel_child title=&#8221;Pre-Surgical Evaluation&#8221; image=&#8221;https:\/\/companionveterinary.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/dog-silhouette-and-red-paw-prints-150px-1.png&#8221; image_as_background=&#8221;off&#8221; image_width=&#8221;120px&#8221; alt=&#8221;blank circle photo&#8221; content_padding=&#8221;15px|0px|0px|0px|false|true&#8221; button_url_new_window=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;gcid-primary-color&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;22px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-primary-color%22:%91%22header_text_color%22,%22header_text_color%22,%22header_text_color%22,%22header_text_color%22,%22header_text_color%22,%22header_text_color%22,%22header_text_color%22,%22header_text_color%22%93}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221; parent_button=&#8221;off&#8221; parent_header_level=&#8221;h4&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Before surgery, we assess your pet\u2019s health and may recommend diagnostic testing to ensure they are ready for anesthesia and the procedure. 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Our team remains available to answer questions and monitor your pet\u2019s progress as they heal.<\/p>\n<p>[\/dsm_card_carousel_child][\/dsm_card_carousel][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/companionveterinary.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/fluffy-dog-resting-soundly-on-bed-1.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;fluffy-dog-resting-soundly-on-bed-1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.6&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_radii=&#8221;on|15px|15px|15px|15px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;2px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#D1CE9E&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset2&#8243; box_shadow_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0.18)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Veterinary Surgery in Blaine, MN At Companion Veterinary Hospital in Blaine, MN, we provide veterinary surgery for dogs and cats with a focus on safety, clear communication, and personalized care. Led by Dr. Carlos Gandara, our team performs a range of surgical procedures\u2014from routine spay and neuter to more advanced treatments\u2014while guiding pet owners through every step of the process.<div class=\"et_pb_module dsm_button dsm_button_0 et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_module_inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"et_pb_button_module_wrappers dsm_button_0_wrapper et_pb_button_alignment_left et_pb_button_alignment_tablet_center et_pb_button_alignment_phone_center et_pb_module\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_button_one et_pb_bg_layout_light dsm-none \"  href=https:\/\/app.petdesk.com\/request-appointment\/companion-animal-hospital?placeGUID=e7f4e8ca-c1c4-4652-8fb2-e71c863deb54 target=\"_blank\" data-dsm-lightbox-id=\"dsm_button_one_lightbox dsm_button_0\"><span>Appointment<\/span><\/a><a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_button_two et_pb_bg_layout_light dsm-none \"  href=https:\/\/companionveterinary.net\/contact\/ data-dsm-lightbox-id=\"dsm_button_two_lightbox dsm_button_0\"><span>Contact Us<\/span><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>SubheadingSurgical Care for Dogs and CatsSurgical care at Companion Veterinary Hospital is tailored to your pet\u2019s specific condition and overall health. In addition to common soft tissue procedures performed in-house, Dr. Gandara is able to perform a wide range of orthopedic surgeries that many general practices are not able to offer. 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