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Your pets are counting on you to learn about laser surgery. Your
pet's health is as important to us as it is to you. We are pleased to
offer laser surgery as an exciting new option for safe comfortable
treatment. In many procedures, the laser can replace the scalpel
and provide a better alternative to traditional surgery.
LASER
SPAY & DECLAW SLIDE SHOW
WHY LASER SURGERY?
Less pain-The laser seals nerve endings as it "cuts," so
your pet may require less
anesthesia during the operation, reducing the risk of complications. Pain after
surgery is also reduced.
Less bleeding-The laser seals small blood vessels during surgery.
Less swelling-Laser energy does not crush, tear or bruise because there is no
physical contact with the tissue.
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR MY PET?
Reduced risk of infection-The laser sterilizes as it removes diseased tissue, killing
bacteria that cause infection.
Precision-The laser can remove unhealthy tissue without affecting or removing
surrounding healthy tissue.
Quick return to normal activities-Healing is rapid and there is less post-operative
discomfort.
Laser procedures reduce the trauma to your pet, improving healing, and may shorten the
time spent in the veterinary hospital.
ARE LASERS NEW?
No. Laser technology has been proven to work for more than 20 years--medical doctors
have used lasers to help thousands of people.
We are pleased to be among the first veterinary practices to offer laser surgery
specifically for animals.
WHAT TYPES OF PROCEDURES CAN A LASER PERFORM?
A laser is ideal for a wide variety of surgical
procedures for dogs, cats, birds and other animals.
Laser surgery can correct many common conditions
such as cysts, tumors, warts and infections that may
occur around the eyes, ears, in the mouth, and
anywhere on the skin. Specialized internal
procedures are also possible. We will be able to tell
you if your pet's procedure can be performed with a laser.
The following link shows anatomical drawings of a declaw procedure.
LASER DECLAW
WHAT IS A LASER?
A laser is a device that generates an intense beam of light at a
specific wavelength.
HOW DOES A LASER WORK?
Our patients are treated with a carbon dioxide (CO2) laser, the most widely used type
of medical laser in the world. CO2 lasers produce an invisible beam that vaporizes the
water normally found in the skin and other soft tissue. Because the laser beam can be
precisely controlled, it removes or "cuts" only a thin layer of tissue at one time, leaving
the surrounding areas unaffected. This level of control allows us to be extremely
precise in every laser surgery procedure.
The use of the Carbon Dioxide LASER largely replaces the scalpel in our office. We
take great pride in being the first veterinary hospital in
Owings Mills to use this laser. Our new laser works safely and effectively with a reduction or elimination of
sutures, post-treatment pain, swelling and bleeding. Many procedures can be done in our office the same day, and without having to bring
your pet back for surgery and an overnight stay. This will save you a lot of time.
Our desire is to provide your pet with the best health care possible, combining the
latest advances in veterinary procedures with a personal commitment to your pet's
health.
TALK TO ONE OF OUR STAFF ABOUT THIS SAFE AND
EFFECTIVE PROCEDURE.
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