Keyhole Surgery.

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 needs to weigh a minimum of 10 kg’s for our team to be able to perform keyhole surgery.

Here at Young Vets, we like to be able to provide choice in pet care and treatments 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 in unfortunately higher but the benefits to your pet can include >

• Reduced post -operative pain.
• Reduced time under anaesthesia.
• 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 in under anaesthetic. Neumerous 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 is provided by one of our experienced veterinary surgeons, ensuring your pet is fit and healthy, ready for 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 procedures are currently available via our Ealing surgery – If you would like to discuss with our team whether your dog could be a candidate please email our team on 0208 567 2724 for more information.