Canine Splenectomy: A Major Surgical Procedure

published on 26 January 2026
Canine Splenectomy: A Major Surgical Procedure

Canine Splenectomy: A Major Surgical Procedure

A splenectomy, the surgical removal of a dog's spleen, is indeed considered a major abdominal surgery. While the spleen plays important roles in blood filtering and immune function, dogs are capable of living full and healthy lives without it. This procedure is often necessary to address serious health issues such as tumors, injuries, or other severe medical conditions affecting the spleen.

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