Safe, Gentle, and Effective Treatment for Your Pets
At Patriot Animal Hospital, we are proud to offer cryotherapy, an advanced, minimally invasive treatment option for pets. Cryotherapy uses controlled cold temperatures to precisely target and remove abnormal tissues without the need for traditional anesthesia and surgery. This technique provides a safe, effective, and less stressful experience for both pets and their families.
What Is Cryotherapy?
Cryotherapy is a modern veterinary treatment that involves freezing targeted tissue using a specialized cryoprobe. By applying extreme cold directly to the affected area, we can destroy unwanted or abnormal growths while leaving surrounding healthy tissue unharmed.
This makes cryotherapy an excellent option for treating a wide variety of skin and surface conditions in pets.
Conditions Cryotherapy Can Treat
Cryotherapy may be recommended for:
- Small skin tumors or growths
- Warts and papillomas
- Cysts
- Certain types of eyelid masses
- Acral lick granulomas
- Other minor surface abnormalities
If you’ve noticed a lump, bump, or persistent skin issue on your pet, our veterinarians can determine whether cryotherapy is the best treatment option.
Benefits of Cryotherapy for Pets
- Minimally invasive – No major surgery required
- Reduced pain and stress – Gentle application with minimal discomfort
- Quick treatment and recovery – Often completed in a single visit with complete healing in as little as two weeks
- No general anesthesia required – Many cases can be performed under light sedation or none at all
- Safe and precise – Targets only the affected tissue
- Budget Friendly – much lower cost than traditional surgical intervention
What to Expect
During your pet’s visit, our experienced veterinarians carefully evaluate their condition and determine whether cryotherapy is appropriate. Often a procedure called a fine needle aspirate and cytology will need to be performed on selected sites to rule out cancer prior to moving forward with cryotherapy.
If cryotherapy is recommended, it can often be completed in one visit. Most pets experience little to no downtime afterward, and you’ll be given simple home care instructions to ensure smooth healing.
Cryotherapy at Patriot Animal Hospital
Our goal is always to provide the highest level of care with the least amount of stress for your pet. By offering cryotherapy, we’re able to expand our treatment options and give your pet the benefits of advanced veterinary technology right here in Georgetown, Texas.
Schedule a Consultation
If your pet has a lump, bump, or skin concern, don’t wait—early treatment is always best. Contact Patriot Animal Hospital today at 512-882-9994 to schedule a consultation and find out if cryotherapy is the right option for your pet.
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