Endoscopic Procedures Offered

Upper/Lower GI Endoscopy

Includes diagnostic studies to obtain biopsies as well as therapeutic procedures for gastric polypectomy, esophageal and gastric foreign bodies, gastric ulcer cauterization, etc.

Rhinoscopy

Diagnostic studies for chronic rhinitis symptoms and epistaxis (idiopathic rhinitis, fungal, viral, polyps, neoplasia), therapeutic procedures for fungal rhinitis as well as deep nasal flushes for symptomatic improvement of chronic rhinitis.

Bronchoscopy

Diagnostic evaluation of the upper and lower airways as well as sampling from the airways for cytology, culture, and PCR testing.

Cystoscopy

Diagnostic evaluation of the vagina, vestibule, urethra and bladder in female dogs and cats with biopsy as needed. Urethral and bladder evaluations in male dogs.

Is Endoscopy the Next Step

We are available to help you determine if endoscopy is the right next step for the patient. Call us with the case details and we will determine if there are any other options or necessary steps prior to moving forward with endoscopy.

Collaborative Effort

You rely on us to perform the procedure, and we rely on your team to perform anesthesia. We bring everything we’ll need to get the job done. We will work with you during the procedure to ensure everything goes as smoothly as possible for our patient and the teams.

Diagnostic Submission

We will collect and submit all necessary diagnostic samples and update your team and the pet owners once they are back. You can expect an ETA for all results and updates with any changes.

Making a Plan

Even before the procedure we will meet with the pet owners and your team to go over all details of the endoscopy, highlighting necessary preparation, details of the procedure, recovery process/expectations, etc. We will work with you to devise and effect a practical treatment plan, giving you an initial prognosis and amended prognosis/plan once diagnostic results are in.

Who makes a great candidate for endoscopy?

Esophageal or Gastric Foreign bodies

Chronic enteropathies not responsive to diet trials

Esophageal dysfunction/disease including suspicion of stricture

Rectal masses/polyps

Gastric polyps

Suspect gastric bleeding/ulceration not responsive to medical management

Chronic cough or airway disease/recurrent pneumonia

Unexplained/recurrent urinary tract infections or lower urinary tract signs

Bladder/vaginal neoplasia, bladder polyps

Chronic rhinitis or nasal discharge/epistaxis

Nasal aspergillosis

Acute, severe sneezing/pawing at the muzzle concerning for nasal foreign body

This list isn’t all-inclusive so feel free to call and discuss any cases you feel may benefit from endoscopy