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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / November 2004Laser 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".  SignatureCheryl >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'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. Signature-Kelly kelly at farringtons dot net www.kelltek.com Check out www.snittens.com >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". Why don't you simply call your vet and ask?? >>I talked to our vet about the kittens neutering (it will be done >>at [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > 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. SignatureCheryl >>>I talked to our vet about the kittens neutering (it will be done >>>at [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >> 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. [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] >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 >>>> Why don't you simply call your vet and ask?? >>> Gee Judy, I sure wish I had thought of that. [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > 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 > 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 > 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. I'll never get another spay (or any invasive surgery) without it. Castration, however, never looked bad and my males never seemed affected by it. I doubt I'd pay extra for it for a male. All the males I've had neutered seemed fine the next day and I never saw swelling or redness or anything with them. So I don't think it would buy them anything. (note that I wait until 4-5 months to neuter - EAN may be different) My 2 cents, based solely on my experience. YMMV. Signature-- ~kaeli~ The secret of the universe is @*&^^^ NO CARRIER http://www.ipwebdesign.net/wildAtHeart http://www.ipwebdesign.net/kaelisSpace > > The main advantages of a laser are better hemostasis and > > less post-op swelling and pain - neither of which are a significant problem [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > 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 > > I had my dog spayed with the laser, and she sure looked better than the > other [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > 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* Signature-- ~kaeli~ What if the Hokey Pokey IS what's it's all about? http://www.ipwebdesign.net/wildAtHeart http://www.ipwebdesign.net/kaelisSpace > > > I had my dog spayed with the laser, and she sure looked better than the > > other [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > > Then I've had nothing but incompetant vets. Not necessarily. Some vets are just better surgeons than others. Phil >> 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 [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > 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. SignatureCheryl 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 > >> 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 [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > 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 [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > they were quite ill when I first got them, so getting rid of the > URI was top on my list to talk about. > 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. >> 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 [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > 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. SignatureCheryl
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