Endoscopy is a low pain minimally invasive diagnostic option for pets which makes it a favourite at our clinic.
We have provided this valuable diagnostic service for many years.
Our extensive range of equipment allows us to perform many procedures in almost any size of pet including our feline friends.
FAQ
Endoscopy involves gently placing cameras into body openings to evaluate what is happening internally. This includes the use of long thin flexible instruments that can be safely passed into the stomach and lungs for example. It also includes shorter rigid instruments that can view inside areas like the bladder, nose and ears.
The images are greatly magnified and viewed on a monitor with sample images collected so owners can clearly understand what is happening with their pet.
With advancing technology endoscopes have become smaller which is great for small Veterinary patients. Our flexible videoscopes provide a large image despite their small size. We have a thin 8mm gastroscope as well as an ultra narrow 6mm version for small pets. Additionally we have 5mm and a tiny 3.6mm bronchoscopes for airway examinations.
Our multiple rigid scopes include four 2.7mm options and a 2.4mm and 1.9mm wide instrument.
As well as our full endoscopy tower we have a small HD portable unit in our main work space so its always available.
Nasal Endoscopy (Rhinoscopy) This is a very common reason for endoscopy as problems within the nose can remain a mystery without this investigation. Common reasons include nasal discharge, sneezing, gagging, nasal bleeding etc. A combination of flexible and rigid scopes allow a full examination of the nasal cavity.
Gastrointestinal endoscopy This minimally invasive technique is great for investigating vomiting and regurgitation, swallowing issues etc. It is commonly used to remove foreign objects or take biopsies.
Lower airway endoscopy ( Bronchoscopy ) This option is for examining the larynx, windpipe and main airways in the lungs. It can be useful when assessing chronic cough and occasionally for removing foreign objects.
Bladder endoscopy ( Cystoscopy ) Cystoscopy allows us to see inside the vagina, urethra and bladder. It can be used for incontinence, persistent cystitis or blood in the urine.
Ear canal endoscopy ( Videootoscopy ) This technique has provided a paradigm shift in how we can manage and improve outcomes in selected cases of persistent ear disease in pets. The entire ear canal can be viewed in great detail which allows deep cleaning, diagnosis and treatment. It is most commonly used when one ear has unresponsive disease. It can provide removal of wax plugs, foreign material, polyps, diagnosis of tumours and middle ear cleaning.
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