STONEY CREEK, Ontario, Aug. 19, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beattie Pet Hospital in Stoney Creek, ON is educating pet owners about the benefits of new surgical advancements, including laser technology, for improved veterinary care before and after surgery. According to the hospital, laser surgery helps reduce swelling and bleeding. The hospital also follows precise pain protocols, including anesthesia, to help reduce surgical complications and minimize pain. The emergency hospital veterinarian Dr. Sami Qureshi is raising awareness about the benefits of advanced surgical care and pet anesthesia for cats and dogs.
The veterinary care team at Beattie Pet Hospital in Stoney Creek is working to educate pet owners about the importance of advanced surgical care for speeding recovery and minimizing pain following pet surgery.
"New advancements in surgical care and anesthesia, including less invasive procedures like laser surgery, are making surgery for cats and dogs less painful," said Dr. Sami Qureshi. "If a pet needs surgery, we are encouraging the owners to educate themselves on all the different options. Not all veterinary hospitals offer these non-invasive techniques, so pet owners may not know about their different options unless they ask."
Benefits of pet anesthesia and surgery advancements include enhanced pain management. It reduces swelling and blood loss, minimizes pain and speeds the recovery process.
"Our veterinarian uses laser technology for precision, as well as reduced bleeding and swelling," said the veterinary team. "Our goal is to help speed the recovery process and reduce the risk for complications."
Beattie Pet Hospital provides routine surgeries, including spays and neuters, as well as advanced surgical procedures such as tumor removal and orthopedic surgery. Orthopedic surgeries can help reset bones following blunt force trauma, like a car accident. The veterinarian can also perform surgery to replace the joints in the hips and knees.
In addition to routine operations and exploratory surgeries, the pet hospital also provides emergency surgical care. No appointment is necessary for emergency surgery; pet owners may take their pet to the vet hospital any time of the day or night. Emergency surgery may be required following a car accident or accidental poisoning.
"Thanks to our advanced surgical treatments, we are prepared to provide life-saving anesthesia and surgery 24-hours a day. A Stoney Creek veterinarian is always available to assist."
Beattie Pet Hospital is accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA). In order to achieve accreditation, the pet hospital must meet strict standards for pet care, pain management, record keeping and veterinary training.
The veterinary hospital has over 50 years of experience providing Stoney Creek veterinary care, including wellness appointments, vaccinations, spay and neuter operations and pet orthopedic surgeries. The 24-hour hospital is continuously open to provide both routine and emergency care.
Pet owners may learn more about advanced surgical care and pet anesthesia by contacting the pet hospital via their website, http://beattiepethospital.com.