Affordable Foreign Body Removal Surgery
Located in Encinitas, CA. Schedule an appointment today!
Exploratory/foreign body removal surgery may be recommended when a pet has ingested something that is causing an obstruction or serious illness. This procedure allows our veterinary team to locate and remove the object, helping relieve pain and prevent life-threatening complications. The cost of exploratory foreign body removal surgery at Anicira San Diego starts at $2261.
Additional Services at the Time of Surgery
To make your pet’s visit as convenient as possible, we can also provide:
- Vaccinations
- Some diagnostic testing
- Microchipping ($43)
Pre-anesthetic blood work ($160) is available and may be required to help ensure your pet’s safety before surgery. We can accept blood work performed within the last month.
Expert Surgical Care — AAHA Accredited
We’re proud to be among fewer than 15% of animal hospitals accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) — meeting over 900 rigorous standards for safety, cleanliness, patient care, and medical excellence. Learn more about what AAHA-accreditation means for you and your pet.
Why Choose Anicira
Compassionate Care
Your pets are our passion. We treat every pet like our own.
High-Quality Surgical Care
Our experienced team of animal lovers provides high-quality surgical care focusing on your pet's comfort.
Affordable Prices
Anicira is a non-profit dedicated to keeping veterinary care accessible and affordable.
Trusted, Affordable Surgery for Dogs and Cats in Encinitas
What Clients are Saying
I absolutely LOVE this clinic and recommend them to all of my dog training clients, rescue friends, and neighbors! So grateful for the affordable services and quality care that you provide for our community. From the coordination and scheduling, to intake, and the final pickup… I am beyond impressed with your wonderful team! Thank you for taking fantastic care of my sweet Nyxie. Her stitches are clean, she's in great spirits, and I'm looking forward to her running and playing after she's all healed from her spay. Again, thank you for the friendly, professional, and compassionate care you provide to the animals here in San Diego!
Worth the drive from LA to San Diego I was able to get my cat eyelid surgery(entropion) which would of cost me 3,500 dollars if gone somewhere else. It was only 600 dollars meds and cone included! Here is my cat Blanco before and after surgery!
Wonderful staff, upfront pricing, relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. Made us feel at ease about the entire process. 10/10!
Everyone there was kind, friendly and very caring. Your whole staff is great! Very sincere and caring and positive and upbeat, they treated all our pets like it was their own pets. A really great team! Thank you
This was by far my best experience with a veterinary office ever! They explained everything in detail and took excellent care of Zeke. They were able to extract 11 of his teeth. He's 14 years old and healing so quickly. He already has more energy than before the surgery and that's with pain relievers. Anicira has allowed us to add quality years to Zeke's life. Highly recommend.
Took my older dog in for dental work. They did an excellent job. Everything was explained to me ahead of time. They were kind at drop off and pick up. It also saved me lots of money over our regular vet. I highly recommend.
Awesome staff. My dog was treated with respect.She had enucleation surgery and my baby was taken care off. Thank you for giving me comfort knowing she was in good hands. ❤️
Two friends who don’t know each other, happened to recommend this same place to us!! Our 7 month yorkie got neutered here right before Xmas. Couldn’t be more satisfied with their staff and service!
Exploratory Foreign Body Removal Surgical Care includes:
- Pre-anesthetic physical examination
- Individualized general anesthetic plan based on age, body type, breed
- Patient warming system
- Anesthetic vital sign monitoring by licensed professional care team members to include blood pressure, respiratory rate, oxygen saturation, temperature, EKG medication to ensure that our patients remain comfortable both during and after the procedure
- Additional medications, antibiotics, and E-Collar if necessary
- Follow-op exam if necessary
FAQ
The cost of a exploratory foreign body removal. is $2261 for pets under 50 pounds. This includes all anesthesia, surgery, IV catheter, fluids, monitoring, pain medication, and more.
Pre-anesthetic blood work may be necessary and costs $160.
A histopathology ($249) may be recommended.
An additional fee will be applied for patients over 50 pounds.
- 51-75 pounds $121 additional weight adjustment
- 76-100 pounds $165 additional weight adjustment
- >101 pounds $248 additional weight adjustment
Your cat may need a exploratory foreign body removal. if there is a GI track obstruction. A GI obstruction occurs when a cat swallows a non-food foreign object and becomes stuck in the intestines.
Cat proofing your home can help prevent the likelihood of a GI obstruction. Placing small items and cat toys away in a secure drawer, especially rubber bands, hair ties, and ribbon.
Anicira offers a comprehensive surgical package for exploratory foreign body removal. The cost for a cat is $2261, which includes all anesthesia, surgery, IV catheter, fluids, monitoring, pain medication, radiographs, and more.
Pre-anesthetic blood work may be necessary and costs $160.
A foreign body obstruction occurs when a dog swallows a non-food object that get stuck in the gastrointestinal tract (GI). Vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, and lack of appetite are all symptoms that are often associated with GI obstruction.
To learn more about what to expect before, after, and during surgery, check out our resource “Exploratory Laparotomy Surgery”.
Yes, Anicira offers Scratchpay, Varidi, and Care Credit. Learn more information about payment and payment plans here.
San Diego Hospital
We believe every pet deserves high-quality, affordable care. Our nonprofit veterinary hospital is open to all and provides spay/neuter, soft-tissue surgeries, orthopedic surgeries and dentistry and oral surgery.
Hours: Monday - Thursday from 7am to 5pm
Location: 285 N El Camino Real, Suite 205, Encinitas, CA 92024
Phone: 760-290-4955
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