A big part of our local community
The Broadmeadows Vet has been an integral part of our local community for decades. In that time, we’ve helped thousands of our cats, dogs and other family pets. Being strongly integrated with our local community is important to us and our clients. We pride ourselves on taking the time to ensure each visitor receives a personalised, caring service.
We are now offering Cryosurgery
Cryosurgery, also known as cryotherapy, is a medical procedure that uses extreme cold to destroy abnormal tissue. In veterinary medicine, cryosurgery is employed to treat a variety of conditions in animals, ranging from tumors and cysts to skin lesions and warts. The procedure involves the application of liquid nitrogen to the targeted tissue, rapidly freezing it and causing cellular death. Once the frozen tissue thaws, it undergoes necrosis, effectively removing or destroying unwanted growths with minimal damage to surrounding healthy tissue.
One of the key advantages of cryosurgery in veterinary care is its precision and minimally invasive nature. Unlike traditional surgical techniques that require incisions and sutures, cryosurgery can be performed on superficial or internal growths without the need for extensive cuts. This reduces the risk of infection, shortens recovery time, and leads to less postoperative discomfort for the animal. It is often used in soft tissue and skin treatments, such as removing benign tumors like Squamous Cell Carcinoma, warts, and other growths. However, as with any medical procedure, cryosurgery is not suitable for all conditions or every animal, and the veterinarian carefully assesses its appropriateness depending on the type of growth, the animal's overall health, and the location of the lesion.

A cat with Squamous Cell Carcinoma before (A) and 54 days after (B) Cryosurgery treatment