Laser Procedures
Laser Declaw
Not everyone will want to have their cat declawed, however there will be medical reasons and other circumstances where this procedure will be necessary. The laser provides a unique way to minimize the problems associated with this procedure and has your pet back on their feet quicker and with less discomfort than with traditional surgery.
The following pictures show the various steps performed in a laser declaw surgery. The pictures are actually hyperlinks to small videos that you may download and watch the actual surgery taking place. The videos are in MPEG format so your computer must be able to view this format. Generally, most Windows 95 and 98 computers have this capability, but be sure to check before taking the time to download the files. Each of the six files will take from 2 to 6 minutes to download on a 28000 modem so be prepared to wait. Once finished downloading, your viewer (typically Microsoft Media Player) should start and play the video clip. (Small parts of the video may be played by your viewer during the download process. To see the video in its entirety, wait till the download is finished before pushing the play button.)
Picture #1 shows the initial
incision made on the top of the toe.
(This video is 550 KB.)
Picture #2 shows the surgical maneuver
that removes the lateral (on the side) attachment.
(This video is 601 KB.)
Picture #3 shows the central
attachment being operated on. Notice the complete lack of bleeding!
(This video is 1008 KB.)
Picture #4 shows the final removal
of the claw. Note there is no direct contact between the laser and the
tissue.
(This video is 333 KB.)
Picture #5 shows the incision being
sealed with sterile surgical adhesive.
(This video is 725 KB.)
The last picture in the declaw
series shows the final product. This is the next day and our patient walks
confidently--without pain and without bandages, tail up and happy!
(This video is 421 KB.)
To learn even more about LASER, follow the link to Pet Lasers.com-the best surgical laser made.
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