At Pet Dominion the LASER is an integral part of every surgical procedure. With laser surgery there is less bleeding, swelling and post-surgical pain . There is a reduced possibility of infection to the patient, increased precision and a more rapid recovery.

We take every precaution to minimize the risk of anesthesia. Pre-anesthetic blood work, intravenous catheters, advanced monitoring equipment and warmed IV fluids are used for every procedure requiring anesthesia. Because we believe PAIN MANAGEMENT is as important for pets as it is for people, pre- and post-surgical pain medication is given to increase comfort during recovery. We recommend a THERAPY LASER treatment post-surgically to the incision to reduce edema, enhance tissue repair and speed recovery.

We strongly recommend that all pets be SPAYED or NEUTERED prior to six months of age. These procedures virtually eliminate uterine and prostate infection and reduce the risk of cancer to the reproductive organs. They also prevent unwanted pregnancies and decrease roaming, fighting and marking.

This is a close-up of "Charlotte's" uterine horns. The uterus in cats and dogs consists of a body and two horns. Fetuses grow and develop in the horns.		Inga is assisting Dr. Bassett spay "Charlotte", a six month old black laborador puppy. She was rescued from a litter of abandoned puppies.
Inga is assisting Dr. Garrison neuter "Tico", a seven month old lab mix. In a dog neuter, the testicles are pulled through a small incision in the scrotum, tied off and removed.		In this close-up, Dr. Garrison has just pulled one of the testicles through the scrotum and is preparing to tie off the spermatic cord  (the vessel through which the sperm travel to the outside world).

One of the most profound uses of the laser is the LASER DECLAW. This surgical method eliminates most of the bleeding, swelling and pain associated with declawing. Cats do not require stitches or tight bandaging and recover much faster.

This is a close-up of “Mickey's” laser declaw. In a traditional declaw a tourniquet is used to prevent bleeding. It is not needed in a laser declaw.		Franca is assisting Dr. Garrison with “Mickey's” declaw. "Mickey" will recover quickly and will not need tight bandages on her paws.

Often surgery is required to repair injuries such as lacerations, bite wounds and abcesses. Occasionally a dog or cat may swallow a foreign object which cannot be passed and must be removed either by endoscopy or surgery. Some pets develop bladder stones which require surgical removal. Older pets may develop tumors or growths which must be excised and biopsied. Most skin growths can be removed with little or no sedation. In some cases exploratory surgery is required to diagnose a diseased organ or locate cancerous tissue.

Franca is assisting Dr. Bassett removing "Kerri's", spleen.  An asymtomatic splenic tumor was found earlier that day during a diagnostic screening ultrasound.		In this close-up Dr. Bassett is holding the spleen.  The tumor is clearly visible. It's prompt removal may have saved Kerri's life. She is well on the road to recovery.
Dr. Garrison is stitching "Monty''s" skin laceration. "Monty" is a weimaraner who was injured at a dog park.		Joana is holding "Natasha" while Inga removes staples from her leg. "Natasha" is a lab mix who had cruciate surgery.

Many times surgery is performed to correct inherent abnormalities which may cause discomfort or loss of function. These include correction of umbilical hernias, entropions (rolled in eyelids) and cherry eyes (prolapsed third eyelids), as well as soft palate and nasal surgeries to open airways (commonly on short faced breeds).