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Laser use in neutering procedure?
I talked to our vet about the kittens neutering (it will be done at
their next appt, in three weeks). I forgot to ask about their use of laser in the neutering procedure. What is it, and is this a common neutering procedure? The estimate of charges adds $50 for each kitten for "laser". -- Cheryl |
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"Cheryl" wrote in message
... I talked to our vet about the kittens neutering (it will be done at their next appt, in three weeks). I forgot to ask about their use of laser in the neutering procedure. What is it, and is this a common neutering procedure? The estimate of charges adds $50 for each kitten for "laser". -- Cheryl I've never heard of using a laser for neutering. Now that I help out on vetting day at the shelter, I've watched many a neuter and I don't really know how they would use a neuter. Neuters take about 5 minutes for the vet to do and are extremely simple. I don't know that it would be neccessary. As far as spays go, you may opt for the laser for piece of mind, but with your kittens being so young, they aren't going to bleed much and should bounce back quickly, anyway. -- -Kelly kelly at farringtons dot net www.kelltek.com Check out www.snittens.com |
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"Cheryl" wrote in message ... I talked to our vet about the kittens neutering (it will be done at their next appt, in three weeks). I forgot to ask about their use of laser in the neutering procedure. What is it, and is this a common neutering procedure? The estimate of charges adds $50 for each kitten for "laser". -- Cheryl Why don't you simply call your vet and ask?? |
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"Cheryl" wrote in message ... I talked to our vet about the kittens neutering (it will be done at their next appt, in three weeks). I forgot to ask about their use of laser in the neutering procedure. What is it, and is this a common neutering procedure? The estimate of charges adds $50 for each kitten for "laser". I can understand why a laser would be advantageous in some surgeries but not in male neuters. The main advantages of a laser are better hemostasis and less post-op swelling and pain - neither of which are a significant problem in male neuters. And performed properly, there should be very little, if any bleeding during female neuters (ovariohysterectomy) as you can see in this video: http://www.maxshouse.com/Early_Age_Spay-1.wmv Save the $150 and use it for a kickin' cat tree! ;- Phil |
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Cheryl wrote in message ...
I talked to our vet about the kittens neutering (it will be done at their next appt, in three weeks). I forgot to ask about their use of laser in the neutering procedure. What is it, and is this a common neutering procedure? The estimate of charges adds $50 for each kitten for "laser". The "laser" is a cutting instrument. Like a scalpel, but uses laser light energy to make the cut. It has real advantages in that is immediately cauterizes the wound area and prevents any blood loss etc. It makes for a very clean and nice surgical cut. However using it for a neuter seems a bit much to me. I'd opt for the old stainless steel scalpel for this kind of surgery. |
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"kaeli" wrote in message ... In article , enlightened us with... The main advantages of a laser are better hemostasis and less post-op swelling and pain - neither of which are a significant problem in male neuters. And performed properly, there should be very little, if any bleeding during female neuters (ovariohysterectomy) I had my dog spayed with the laser, and she sure looked better than the other pets I had spayed. It healed a bit faster, swelled a lot less, and looked less, well, icky, for lack of a better word. Sounds like the problem was due more to poor surgical skill than the choice of instruments. Phil |
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On Wed 24 Nov 2004 09:06:32a, Phil P. wrote in
rec.pets.cats.health+behav ): "Cheryl" wrote in message ... I talked to our vet about the kittens neutering (it will be done at their next appt, in three weeks). I forgot to ask about their use of laser in the neutering procedure. What is it, and is this a common neutering procedure? The estimate of charges adds $50 for each kitten for "laser". I can understand why a laser would be advantageous in some surgeries but not in male neuters. The main advantages of a laser are better hemostasis and less post-op swelling and pain - neither of which are a significant problem in male neuters. And performed properly, there should be very little, if any bleeding during female neuters (ovariohysterectomy) as you can see in this video: http://www.maxshouse.com/Early_Age_Spay-1.wmv Save the $150 and use it for a kickin' cat tree! ;- Phil But from other posts, would it be better to get Scarlett the laser, and just have Rhett neutered the regular way? I only ask all this because I've never had kittens before, all of my adults have come al 9rey900000009 already neutered. (Scarlett's input above) Just like when our vet gave an estimate for Shamrock's recent dental work, they put in the "worst case scenario" just so I wouldn't be shocked by a possible high bill. We had other things to talk about at their visits, and they were quite ill when I first got them, so getting rid of the URI was top on my list to talk about. -- Cheryl ps - they LOVE the cat trees I have. Shamrock is possesive and tries to play "king of the mountain" with them, but two against one is no match. hehehe |
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On Wed 24 Nov 2004 10:52:33a, Steve Crane wrote in
rec.pets.cats.health+behav . com): Cheryl wrote in message ... I talked to our vet about the kittens neutering (it will be done at their next appt, in three weeks). I forgot to ask about their use of laser in the neutering procedure. What is it, and is this a common neutering procedure? The estimate of charges adds $50 for each kitten for "laser". The "laser" is a cutting instrument. Like a scalpel, but uses laser light energy to make the cut. It has real advantages in that is immediately cauterizes the wound area and prevents any blood loss etc. It makes for a very clean and nice surgical cut. However using it for a neuter seems a bit much to me. I'd opt for the old stainless steel scalpel for this kind of surgery. thanks for the input, Steve. I don't think they did any laser cutting at the clinic when I used to volunteer as a fosterer, but I honestly didn't pay attention to their surgical techniques. The estimate I was given when it was broken down like they did just made me question why the laser charges. I will do whatever is the best way to do it. You guys seem to agree that laser is overkill. -- Cheryl |
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On Wed 24 Nov 2004 12:31:39a, Judy wrote in
rec.pets.cats.health+behav ): "Cheryl" wrote in message ... I talked to our vet about the kittens neutering (it will be done at their next appt, in three weeks). I forgot to ask about their use of laser in the neutering procedure. What is it, and is this a common neutering procedure? The estimate of charges adds $50 for each kitten for "laser". -- Cheryl Why don't you simply call your vet and ask?? Gee Judy, I sure wish I had thought of that. I prefer to do some of my own research before such things are done. -- Cheryl |
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