Advanced Surgery for Exotic Pets in Charleston
If your exotic pet requires a surgical procedure, Exotic Vet Care offers advanced radiosurgery and minimally invasive endoscopy to help treat them. We also follow strict anesthesia safety protocols to help ensure that your pet remains comfortable and safe throughout their procedure.
Radiosurgery
Performing surgery on birds and exotics poses a variety of challenges, which is why our specialists use equipment designed specifically for exotic species.
Exotic Vet Care uses an Ellman Surgitron 4.0 radiosurgical unit for many procedures because radiosurgery is safer than laser surgery and does not burn the tissue.
- Decreased blood loss
- Less pain and swelling
- Reduced risk of infection
- Faster recovery
Orthopedic Surgery for Exotics
Our skilled doctors have experience repairing bone fractures. Orthopedics for exotic animals is much different from orthopedics for cats and dogs.
Every exotic pet must be approached and treated differently, and in some cases repair may not be possible and amputation may be the best option.
How We Administer Anesthesia for Maximum Safety
Our veterinary professionals are extensively trained in the latest protocols for administering anesthesia and minimizing anesthesia risks in our patients.
- We use advanced monitoring equipment to monitor vital signs throughout surgery
- We regulate temperature before, during, and after anesthesia
- Our team uses mechanical ventilation to further reduce risk
- We offer endoscope-guided intubation when less conventional techniques are needed
Endoscopy
Exotic Vet Care uses a Storz endoscope to see what is going on inside our patients and perform minimally invasive biopsies and other procedures.
- Complete visualization of the oral cavity
- Cloacoscopy in birds and reptiles
- Diagnostic gastroscopy and cystoscopy
- Minimally invasive foreign body retrieval
Specialized Surgical Care for Exotic Pets
Surgery and anesthesia for birds, reptiles, small mammals, and other exotic pets require a species-specific approach. When additional information is needed before surgery, our Advanced Imaging & CT services can help our veterinarians evaluate internal structures and plan next steps.