Endoscope

Rhinoscope

A rhinoscope is an endoscopic exam of your pets nose. (nasal sinuses)

Bronchoscope

A bronchoscope is an endoscopic exam of your pets windpipe and airway. (bronchi)

Gastroscope

A gastroscope is an endoscopic exam of your pets stomach and small intestine.

Colonoscope

A colonoscope is an endoscopic exam of the lower intestines and colon.

Urethroscope/Cystoscope

A urethroscope or cystocope is an endoscopic exam of the urinary tract.

How long does it take?

This procedure can take a few minutes to an hour depending on the individual case.

What is an endoscope?

We guide a soft, flexible, and small camera, with a fibre optic lens, into your pet through their nose, mouth, rectum, or urethra and see everything there. If a foreign body is present, we use a special attachment to grab on and remove it. If abnormal tissue is found, we are able to take small samples to be analysed. If growths or polyps are found, we are sometimes able to remove them - depending on size and location. Various sizes of scopes are used depending on what is being scoped and the size of your pet. (2.5mm, 4mm, or 7.8mm)

This gives us a visible inspection (exam) of the inside of your pet.

Does it hurt?

No, endoscopy is a non-invasive procedure, which means your pet will not feel pain. As well, during the actual procedure itself, they will be under a general anesthesia.

How long will my pet be in hospital?

Most endoscopic procedures are a “day procedure”. In other words, they do not need to be hospitalized overnight. However, they generally need to go home on medication, a special diet, and follow up visits are usually required.