Lasers may be used to ablate (vaporize) lesions or to cut tissues.  In either case the laser seals small nerves and blood vessels while it cuts or ablates.  This decreases pain, swelling and small vessel bleeding, greatly improving post operative comfort. 

The laser greatly improves patient comfort for spaying, neutering and many types of tumor or mass removals.  One of the surgeries where we see the most dramatic benefits of laser surgery is kitten declawing procedures, where both bleeding and pain are major concerns. The laser allows the procedure to be done, in most cases, without the use of a tourniquet to control bleeding, and cats are much more comfortable after recovery from anesthesia.  Laser also allows some eyelid surgeries to be performed without sutures, resulting in less scarring.

In spite of all this, lasers are not, as some would have you believe, a cure all for surgical problems or the best choice for all surgeries. In some cases a surgery may be performed more quickly or tissues may be easier to examine with traditional surgical methods. Your veterinarian will advise you as to the best surgical method for your pet.

Animal Medical Hospital surgeons all are experienced with the use of CO2 laser and are happy to be able to provide this valuable service to our St. Petersburg and Tampa Bay Area clients and their pets.

Please contact our veterinarians at Animal Medical Hospital in Saint Petersburg, Florida (FL) at 727-896-7127 for more information.