For
many years, laser surgery has been used to treat people. Today, it is being used
in the treatment of cats, dogs, birds, horses and many other animals. Lasers
can be particularly effective in the removal of tumors and cysts, as well as for
specialized internal procedures. There
are many benefits to laser surgery over other traditional surgery techniques.
Laser surgery typically involves less pain, less bleeding, less swelling, and
quicker recovery times. If your pet is due
for surgery, talk to us about your options for laser surgery. What
Procedures Can Be Performed With a Laser 
Cat Declaws This is a very
painful procedure when a scalpel blade is used. With the laser cats have less
pain and are up on their feet much faster, usually within a day. Spay
and Neuters The basic principles for spay/neuter surgeries is not changed
with the use of the Laser. What has changed, (much to the benefit of pet and owner),
is the amount of pain and discomfort the pet must endure.
Tumor/Wart
Removals - Small tumors and warts can be burned off with just a local anesthetic.
Older pets can have warts removed without the risk of general anesthesia. |