Harmony Animal Hospital offers laser surgery as an exciting option for safer, more comfortable treatment. In many procedures, the laser can replace the scalpel and provide a better alternative to traditional surgery. Why laser surgery? Less Pain - The laser seals nerve endings as it "cuts." As a result, your pet will experience less pain and be more comfortable post operatively. Less Bleeding - The Laser seals small blood vessels during surgery. This speeds many procedures, reducing the time your pet needs to be under anesthesia, which further reduces possible complications. Less Swelling - Laser energy does not crush, tear or bruise tissue because the only thing that touches your pet is an invisible beam of light. What does this mean for my pet? Reduced risk of infection - As the laser removes diseased tissue, it seals the skin and reduces the amount of bacteria present. Precision - The laser can remove unhealthy tissue while minimizing adverse effects to healthy surrounding tissue. Quicker return to normal activities - Healing is rapid and there is less post-operative discomfort and a better course of healing. What types of surgical procedures? The laser is ideal for a wide variety of surgical procedures for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, exotics, horses and other pets. Laser surgery is commonly used in soft-tissue surgical procedures. Your veterinarian will be able to tell you if your pet's procedure can benefit from laser surgery. Common procedures include: Cat declaw, spays, neuters, amputations Oral/dental procedures Mass removals/dermatology Avian and exotic procedures How does a Laser work? The way a particular laser works is determined by the specific wavelength of light that it produces. For example, the most commonly used surgical laser is a CO2 laser which produces an invisible beam of light that vaporizes the water normally found in the skin and other soft tissue. Because the doctor can precisely control the laser, only a thin layer of tissue is removed, leaving the surrounding areas unaffected.

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