laparoscopic spay

Hi There,

I was wondering if anyone knows of places in the pacific northwest that does laparoscopic spays for cats. And if not in the pacific northwest maybe just anywhere on the west coast or western states that might do it?

there is just something very wrong to me about doing a traditional spay without and real cause or issue going on in the reproductive system, so I am willing to travel to find someone who will do a lap spay.

Thanks !

amc1991 said:

Hi There,

I was wondering if anyone knows of places in the pacific northwest that does laparoscopic spays for cats. And if not in the pacific northwest maybe just anywhere on the west coast or western states that might do it?

there is just something very wrong to me about doing a traditional spay without and real cause or issue going on in the reproductive system, so I am willing to travel to find someone who will do a lap spay.

Thanks !

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Hi, I'm not sure why you object to a traditional spay but are ok with the "lap" version, both require incisions and anesthesia, the Lap is just a smaller incision.  Both procedures have excellent recovery.  In any case, if you only want the Lap done, i'd start by calling your local vet and asking them to refer you if they don't do it themselves.

Without a spay (and not knowing her age) she is at risk of ovarian cancer, mammary cancer, and uterine infections without the spay.  Also, there is nothing fun about - and excuse me for putting it this way but I don't know how else to - there is nothing fun about wanting to copulate so badly that it causes you to roll around and moan, never getting satisfied.

My feeling is this: we domesticated the cat causing it to wildly overpopulate, millions die each year in the US because of this (and many more worldwide) and we owe it to them  to get them spayed and neutered.

Thank you, i have heard this many times before and I understand the opinion. But I am not here to be convinced or condemed for having a different opinion.

Obviously I am not against spaying otherwise i wouldnt be asking about lap spays. i have called many vets in my area and none do lap spays for cats. I am continuing to look but was hoping to get a response from someone who has had their cat lap spayed.

Again, does anyone know of anyone in the western states who does lap spay? I am willing to travel, it is that important to me.

there are many in the PNW. can you at least give a state?

Ideally oregon, or surrounding states

amc1991 said:

Thank you, i have heard this many times before and I understand the opinion. But I am not here to be convinced or condemed for having a different opinion.

Obviously I am not against spaying otherwise i wouldnt be asking about lap spays. i have called many vets in my area and none do lap spays for cats. I am continuing to look but was hoping to get a response from someone who has had their cat lap spayed.

Again, does anyone know of anyone in the western states who does lap spay? I am willing to travel, it is that important to me.

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Your welcome.  And i was not condemning you, and if i was trying to convince you of anything, it was of the basic value in spay/neuter which i imagine you understand since you are pursuing it.

http://frontiervet.com/services/laparoscopic-surgery/

http://www.parkwayvet.com/our-services/minimally-invasive-surgery/

http://www.animalcarevets.com/our-services/surgery/laparoscopic-surgery/

http://www.northportlandvet.com/tag/spay/

http://www.cascadevrc.com/?page=procedures&id=4

Thank you, I have already called these places. None of them do lap spay for cats.

amc1991 said:

Thank you, I have already called these places. None of them do lap spay for cats.

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this must be old then

"Over the last few years, laparoscopic technique has been developed to perform the most common abdominal surgery in dogs and cats – spays. At Animal Care Clinic, we are now offering a choice between traditional spays and laparoscopic spays….and here’s what you should know:"

http://www.animalcarevets.com/2011/11/lap-spay/

They don't say there that they do lap spay for cats. If you want to call them yourself go ahead. They told me they don't do it for cats last time I called.

Any other suggestions?

amc1991 said:

They don't say there that they do lap spay for cats. If you want to call them yourself go ahead. They told me they don't do it for cats last time I called.

Any other suggestions?

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i believe you. i just think that quote is misleading. it implies they do lap spays in both dogs and cats. after all, they mention cats and mention a choice of procedures. my only other suggestion is to call the cat-only vets in your area. 

http://www.catvets.com/cat-owners/find-vets-and-practices

Interestingly, and even though I'm a fan of Lap spay in principle, i have to completely disagree with this quote (underlined text is by me to indicate exactly what i disagree with) "In a traditional spay, a 2-3” incision is made in the abdomen, through which the ovarian ligament is literally torn from the abdominal wall." Taken from http://www.animalcarevets.com/2011/11/lap-spay/

I've stood right next to the vet who was doing traditional spays and the above idea is completely wrong.  The reproductive organs are all gently exposed.  All the blood vessels are tied off one by one, and at the very end the organs are cleanly cut out with a scalpel, just like in a lap spay.  The procedures are essentially identical except for the method of exposing the organs and the size of the incision, and yes, the incisions are smaller, that's nice, but in both surgeries the cat is under full anesthetic.