For specific concerns, please ask for the Operations Assistant or Practice Manager. All communications will be returned within 48-72 business hours. All refills require 72 business hours. Late fees apply to late/missed appointments and cancellations.
- There is no fee if an appointment is canceled within 48 business hours of the appointment time, not including the weekends.
- There is a $175 cancellation fee for new patient/client evaluations if the appointment is canceled within 48 business hours.
PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU HAVE CONCERNS WITH DCFA'S POLICIES, PLEASE ASK TO SPEAK WITH THE OPERATIONS ASSISTANT OR PRACTICE MANAGER.
Our clinic is a healing environment. Aggressive behavior will not be tolerated. Examples of aggressive behavior include, but are not limited to:
- Physical assault
- Verbal harassment and abusive language (e.g., swearing)
- Sexual language directed at others, and threats of any kind
We do not tolerate ANY form of aggression. Incidents may result in removal from the clinic or other action.
Contact Information
- 8300 Quinault Drive NE Suite A, Lacey, WA 98516
- Call: (360) 350-4756
- Text: (833) 614-0740
- Fax: (360) 339-5338
- [email protected]
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Office Hours
Monday - Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Friday - Sunday: Closed
Revolutionize Healing With CO2 Surgical Laser Procedure
The veterinary carbon dioxide lasers can perform a wide variety of surgical procedures. Laser ablation is so precise that it can selectively remove only a few tissue cells at a time if needed. At the same time, it is powerful enough to de-bulk entire tumors. It can be used to make unique bloodless laser incisions, as well as “erase” unhealthy tissue without excessive loss of blood unavoidable in conventional scalpel surgery. Another benefit is that many laser procedures can be performed with local sedation, minimizing the risk of anesthesia.
What does it treat?
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Sebaceous hyperplasia and adenomas
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Follicular and dermal cysts
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Acral lick granulomas
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Small skin and ear masses/cysts
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Viral papillomas and warts
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Cutaneous hemangiosarcoma/hemangioma; localized actinic dermatitis
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Histiocytoma
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Hyperkeratosis
A small skin mass removal with CO2 laser ablation.Benefits and Features
Minimized Bleeding
As it cuts, the laser beam seals small blood vessels. This drastic reduction in bleeding enables a number of new surgical procedures that are not practical or even possible with a scalpel, such as tumors and lesions inside the ear, nose and oral cavity, some types of eye surgery, nasal hyperkeratosis treatment, and many more. Better visualization of the surgical site allows the veterinarian to cut more precisely, avoiding unnecessary trauma to healthy surrounding tissues. In addition, some procedures do not require sutures when done with the laser. Excellent visibility provides another huge advantage of CO2 laser surgery – this often means that a shorter procedure time is achieved. Shorter procedures shorten anesthesia time, reducing the risks of anesthesia. In addition, some laser-assisted procedures can be performed in conjunction with others to save the patient time under anesthesia. Finally, better visibility ensures a better esthetic result.
Less Pain
The CO2 laser beam seals nerve endings and lymphatics, resulting in less postoperative swelling and pain. The patient experiences a far more comfortable post-operative recovery and requires LESS mediations after the surgery is performed.
Reduced Risk Of Infection
Sanitizing effect is one of the unique features of the CO2 laser beam. It efficiently destroys bacteria in its path (sanitizing effect). Also, CO2 laser surgery is performed in a non-contact mode – the laser tip does not touch the target tissue during surgery, which minimizes the risk of infection even more.
Faster Recovery Time
Reduced risk of infection, less bleeding, pain and swelling, less time under anesthesia, often allow the patient a speedy recovery after the surgery and pets walk, eat, drink, or play much sooner than after conventional scalpel surgery. It’s not uncommon for pets to have an improved quality of life in just 24 hours!
If you are interested in laser procedure, please call us to schedule a consultation to determine the best treatment options for your pet.