Laser Technology

We are pleased to offer laser technology as an exciting new option for safe and comfortable surgery. A laser generates a highly concentrated, intense beam of light. This intense light basically vaporizes tissue, replacing the surgeon's traditional scalpel. The veterinary field uses a carbon dioxide laser. There are numerous advantages of laser surgery over traditional surgical methods.

From the perspective of the patient, the laser seals nerve endings resulting in less post-operative pain. It also seals blood vessels reducing bleeding both during and after surgery. Trauma, inflammation, swelling and scar tissue are also significantly less with this technique. Furthermore, the laser sterilizes the incision site which limits the risk of infection. These combined factors contribute to a quicker and more comfortable recovery from surgery for your pet.

From the surgeon's perspective, the laser allows for precise incisions, and less bleeding also provides the surgeon with a clearer field of vision during surgery.

This technology can be used on almost all surgeries, but is particularly suited to cat declaws. It removes the need for tourniquets during surgery and bandages after surgery. There is much less bleeding than with traditional declaw surgery. Pain management for this surgery is far superior to that of the traditional scalpel method. For these reasons, all our declaws are now done using laser technology.

The laser is also ideal for many mass removals. Small growths can often be done under local anesthesia.


For older dogs, who often develop many of these growths, the surgery can be done without subjecting your older pet to the risks of general anesthesia.

With the exception of cat declaws, the use of the laser is currently an elective for our clients. It does cost more than traditional surgery, primarily due to the sophisticated equipment that is used. However, as outlined above, the advantages result in a faster, more comfortable recovery for your pets.

If you are interested in learning more about our new laser technology, or the use of it for surgery on your pet, please do not hesitate to discuss it with your veterinarian