Keyhole Surgery

We are pleased to now be able to offer Laparoscopic or keyhole surgery for dogs over 10 kg, for procedures such as  neutering (spaying)  female dogs , removal of retained testicles in male dogs and obtaining liver biopsies. 

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 higher,  but the benefits to your pet can include >

  • Smaller wounds ( the incisions required are normally only around 1cm)
  • Quicker recovery time post surgery – meaning young dogs won’t miss many Puppy School classes.
  • Reduced post-operative pain
  • Minimal scarring.
  • Reduced chance of post-operative infection due to minimal sized surgical sites.
  • During keyhole surgery, routinely the ovaries are removed, whereas during a routine surgical  spey,  your pets’ womb and ovaries  are usually removed. 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 mid day, 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 7 days post surgery.Post-operative home care – Lead walking, minimal jumping up or on surfaces for 10 days.
  • FREEDOM and normality!

We also welcome patients from other clinics, please register yourself and your dog using the form below and our friendly team will be in contact to discuss your dogs requirements. We can return your pets clinical notes back to your usual veterinary practice following surgery, this will ensure continuity of care for your precious pets.

 

Your full name, address and postcode is required to ensure accurate medical records for your pet.
Your mobile number is required for our team to contact you.
Please provide our team with your dogs name, date of birth and breed.
Our Keyhole facilities are currently available for dogs weighing 10 kg or more. Unfortunately, we’re unable to accommodate dogs under this weight at the moment. However, please do check back regularly — we hope to extend our facilities to include smaller dogs very soon!
If you are coming to our team just for our Keyhole facilities, please supply us with the email address of your current veterinary provider so we can share your dogs medical history ensuring continuity of care for your pet.