Veterinary Laser Surgery Is Very Intricate

By Tanisha Berg


For anyone that has pets it is very stressful when they hurt themselves, get into fights or have some or other growth on their body. In some cases having to go into theater is the only option available. Most are now using a Veterinary laser to reduce the pain and swelling. This will lead to a much quicker visit and they will be allowed home that much sooner.

Using laser lights to close wounds is being used to close human wounds. Hopefully it will progress into the animal procedures as well. This is done by using a green light from a KTP laser onto each side of the opening. It will need to first be coated with a special dye which has been approved by the FDA. Then both the light and dye react a bond is created, connecting the collagen.

If you love to help animals in distress why not study and become this kind of a doctor. Start volunteering at your local shelter or vet. To be accepted into a veterinary college you will need to have completed high school. You will need to have Physics, Biology and Chemistry. Maths will need extra attention in geometry and trigonometry.

The beam that is produced from the laser has a long wavelength and is absorbed by water. As the body is mostly water this laser can only go into the tissues fairly shallow so there is not much thermal damage done. This carbon dioxide laser is much easier for the user to learn and is more widely used today because of this.

Operculectomy is the flare up of teeth in dogs and cats. In some instances surgery will need to be performed to correct this. As it is in the mouth this could cause a lot of discomfort and will leave the animal in no mood to eat. This method will reduce the time of healing and they will be back to themselves in no time at all.

As each state differs you will need to take their test as well. It is recommended that you try interning for about a year before finding something permanent. Everyone will then need to take an oath promising to only use your education for the good of the animal. One will need to have the ability to be compassionate to both the animals and the owners. Your ability to explain in layman's terms what is wrong with their pet is very important.

In very serious cases this can cause cranial damage and blood will pour from the nostrils. As with any hemorrhaging it can be fatal. A Dr Freeman at the University of Florida is finding new methods to prevent this from becoming too bad and applying procedures before the animal has lost too much blood.

One will need compassion and love animals to excel in this kind of work and it is very satisfying knowing that you will be able to help them. There are two types of veterinary lasers either the soft or hard. For soft it is used mainly for eyes and hard is for bones and teeth.




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