Paradise Animal Hospital Unveils                           New Surgical Laser

Paradise Animal Hospital announces the immediate offering of laser surgery for our patients.  The addition is part of Paradise Animal Hospital’s continued investment in advanced technologies and progressive procedures in veterinary medicine.

Lasers have been used in human medicine for over 30 years, but are just beginning to appear in the veterinary field as doctors and animal owners learn more about the benefits they can provide.

“More and more, our clients are demanding the highest levels of care for their pets”, states Dr. Burke, owner of Paradise Animal Hospital.  “Laser surgery provides us with an opportunity to meet the needs of our patients, and offer the highest levels of care possible.”

Laser surgery has several benefits over traditional scalpel surgery, including reduced pain, less bleeding and swelling, and generally faster recovery times.  During surgery, the laser beam sterilizes as it cuts, and seals both blood vessels and nerve endings.  It is this sealing process that minimizes the bleeding and pain for the animal.

While the laser can be used for most surgical procedures, feline declaws, skin tumor removals, and treatment of oral conditions in particular is where the laser proves its superiority over other surgical methods.  The versatility of the laser allows a doctor to incise, ablate and coagulate with one tool, decreasing the time the surgery would take by traditional means.  Additionally, the power of the laser can be adjusted to allow the doctor to perform very delicate surgeries, removing a few cells or a single ingrown hair follicle at a time.  Many animal lovers see the laser as the most humane surgical option available.

Dr. Burke summarizes, “We pride ourselves on staying on the leading edge of technology and medicine and educating our clients on the various advances in care available.  Laser surgery takes veterinary medicine to a new level, and we feel our clients deserve to have that option when choosing the best care for their pet.”

For additional information about laser surgery, contact the staff at Paradise Animal Hospital at 410-744-4224.