Just like us humans, our pets may have to undergo a surgical procedure at some point in their lives. If your canine and feline family member needs a routine surgery, or a more advanced procedure like TPLO surgery, it’s important to find a veterinarian who specializes in the latest surgical techniques to ensure a successful surgery and recovery. With that in mind, our veterinary surgeons at Eagle Animal Hospital specialize in a wide range of pet surgery procedures, and we rely on state-of-the-art CO2 laser techniques to reduce post-surgical pain and facilitate faster healing. Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of laser surgery for pets, and contact us to schedule an evaluation with your trusted veterinarian in Kansas City.
Reduces Tissue Damage
CO2 laser surgery is much less invasive than traditional surgical methods that rely on scalpel-based incisions. Our veterinarians use laser tools to make incisions that create less tissue damage while actually sealing the small blood vessels to minimize bleeding during and after the procedure. What’s more, laser surgery not only reduces tissue damage, but by reducing bleeding, this gives our surgeons better visibility, which allows for even better accuracy and precision. As a result, the procedure times can be reduced, which means less time your pet will spend under anesthesia.
Less Pain
Similar to how the laser seals off small blood vessels, the laser beam also seals off nerve endings and lymphatics. Together, along with the reduction in tissue damage, laser techniques reduce postoperative swelling and inflammation, thereby reducing pain. That being said, it’s important to note that we incorporate the latest anesthesia protocols along with effective post-op pain management techniques such as acupuncture to help keep your pet comfortable during their procedure and as they heal and recover afterwards.
Lowers Risk of Infection
Because the laser light efficiently seals off the blood vessels, nerve endings, and lymphatics, laser surgery may actually reduce the risk of post-surgical infection. What’s more, unlike scalpel methods, the CO2 laser instruments we use are unique in that the laser beam actually eliminates any bacteria it comes in contact with, thereby facilitating a sterilizing effect. Not only that, but the tip of the CO2 laser never contacts the tissue, lowering the risk of infection even more.
Quicker Recovery Time
By reducing tissue damage, bleeding, swelling, inflammation, pain, and the risk of infection, all of these laser surgery benefits work together to facilitate a faster healing and recovery time than conventional scalpel-based surgeries. Additionally, we specialize in physical therapy, acupuncture, and cold therapy for pets, should they need assistance in their recovery. All this said, our number one goal is to help your furry best friend heal quickly and successfully so they can get back to running, playing, and being their silly selves in no time.
These are just a few of the benefits of laser surgery techniques for dogs and cats. If you would like to learn more about our laser surgery procedures for our canine and feline patients, get in touch with our Client Care team with questions, or to schedule an appointment with your veterinarian. At Eagle Animal Hospital in Kansas City, we’re dedicated to making your pet’s surgery and recovery shorter, simpler, and more successful. Contact us today!