We are pleased to now be able to offer Laparoscopic or keyhole surgery for neutering female dogs, removal of retained testicles in male dogs and obtaining certain biopsy samples such as liver biopsies. Please note that your pet must be a minimum of 10 kg’s to be a suitable candidate for this service.
Here at Young Vets, we like to be able to provide owners with choice in pet care and treatment where-ever possible, whilst continuing to maintain the highest level of care and service for your pet.
Keyhole surgery requires specialised equipment, additional maintenance costs and a higher level of surgical expertise meaning the cost is unfortunately higher but the benefits to your dog can include:
Quicker recovery time post surgery – meaning young dogs won’t miss many Puppy School classes.
Minimal scarring, as the incisions required are less than 1 cm in diameter.
Reduced chance of post-operative infection due to minimal sized surgical sites.
During keyhole surgery, routinely the ovaries are removed, whereas during a routine spey surgery your pet’s womb (uterus) and ovaries are removed, meaning shortened time that your pet is under anaesthetic. Numerous medical studies have shown that there is no need to remove a healthy womb during keyhole surgery.
When booking a neutering surgery with us, what can you expect?
A pre operation health check provided by one of our experienced veterinary surgeons, ensuring your pet is fit and healthy, ready for the surgery.
The surgery itself, is normally performed around the mid day period, ensuring your pet has plenty of time for recovery in our temperature controlled kennels unit.
Your pet will be home with you the very same evening, with pain killers for a comfortable recovery.
Post operative checks, at approximately 3 and 10 days post surgery.
Post-operative home care – Lead walking, minimal jumping up or on surfaces for 10 days.
FREEDOM and normality!
The Keyhole procedure is performed at our Ealing surgery – if you would like to discuss whether your pet may be a suitable candidate please discuss this with our vet at your pets next consultation.
If you are not yet registered with the surgery please register yourself and your pet here > Register your pet – Chiswick (chiswickvet.co.uk) We have been treating pets from all over West London for over 50 years and we can’t wait to meet you and your pet!
Keyhole surgery now available
