Endoscopy is a non-invasive way that we can examine the gastro-intestinal tract, the nasal passage and throat and look into your pet’s airways.
This means that we are able to check for foreign bodies (when they eat or inhale something they shouldn’t have, such as grass darts) without invasive surgery, and then remove them, resulting in quicker recovery times and shorter hospital stays.
We are also able to carry out tissue biopsies and samples of these areas, again without major, invasive surgery.
Using endoscopy minimises the bleeding and there is less trauma and bruising to these body parts, and is far more comfortable for your pet.
This can make a particularly big difference for pets that are already unwell or even in critical condition – they do not have to contend with major surgery on top of that.
We also have the equipment needed for both cats and dogs, so we can offer this procedure for a variety of species.
