Laser use in neutering procedure?

"Cheryl" wrote in message
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On Wed 24 Nov 2004 12:31:39a, Judy wrote in
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"Cheryl" wrote in message
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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".

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Cheryl

Why don't you simply call your vet and ask??
Gee Judy, I sure wish I had thought of that.

Well, it's not to late to call.

I prefer to do some of my own research before such things are done.

Seeing as you forgot to ask the vet about the use of the laser in the
neutering procedure, wouldn't finding out what they have to say about it be
helpful in your research?

Why don't you simply call your vet and ask??
Gee Judy, I sure wish I had thought of that.

Well, it's not to late to call.

I prefer to do some of my own research before such things are done.

Seeing as you forgot to ask the vet about the use of the laser in the
neutering procedure, wouldn't finding out what they have to say about it be
helpful in your research?

I find it's more helpful to me, to research, ask opinions on this newsgroup
BEFORE you see the vet. That way, you are armed with a little knowledge and
more questions.

Sherry

"Sherry " wrote in message
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Why don't you simply call your vet and ask??
Gee Judy, I sure wish I had thought of that.

Well, it's not to late to call.

I prefer to do some of my own research before such things are done.

Seeing as you forgot to ask the vet about the use of the laser in the
neutering procedure, wouldn't finding out what they have to say about it
be
helpful in your research?

I find it's more helpful to me, to research, ask opinions on this
newsgroup
BEFORE you see the vet.

That way, you are armed with a little knowledge and
more questions.

I agree and that's why as well as researching and asking opinions from the
ng, I also call my vet for explainations of things. Adds to the knowledge
base and the list of questions prior to an actual visit.

Judy

"Cheryl" wrote in message
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On Wed 24 Nov 2004 09:06:32a, Phil P. wrote in
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"Cheryl" wrote in message
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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?


Sure, if you feel more comfortable with the laser.


Phil


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.


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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

In article ,
enlightened us with...

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.


Then I've had nothing but incompetant vets.

Not that I'm saying that's not possible. *heh*

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"kaeli" wrote in message
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In article ,
enlightened us with...

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.


Then I've had nothing but incompetant vets.



Not necessarily. Some vets are just better surgeons than others.

Phil