Veterinary Cryosurgery with CryoLab Vet

A safe, quick treatment that freezes and removes small growths with minimal discomfort.

Veterinary cryosurgery uses controlled cold temperatures to remove abnormal tissue without the need for traditional surgery.

At Bhatt Integrative Veterinary Specialty, we use the CryoLab Vet system, a precise nitrous oxide device that targets growths while keeping surrounding tissue protected. Pets tolerate this procedure well and often recover quickly.

What CryoLab Vet does

CryoLab Vet is an advanced cryosurgery device developed by CryoConcepts. It uses nitrous oxide, the coldest portable cryogenic gas, to freeze and destroy small lesions. This process is controlled, efficient, and gentle. Most pets do not need general anesthesia, sutures, or antibiotics after treatment.

  • Uses nitrous oxide to freeze targeted tissues

  • Provides precise delivery through an illuminated wand

  • Reaches tissue from multiple angles

  • Helps reduce recovery time

  • Does not require a surgical suite

Why cryosurgery helps pets

Cryosurgery offers a simple way to remove small growths with less stress and less discomfort. It is a good choice for senior pets, anxious pets, and pets with medical conditions that make anesthesia risky.

  • Minimally invasive

  • No general anesthesia for most pets

  • No sutures in typical cases

  • Lower risk of infection

  • Short appointments

  • Faster return to normal activity

  • More cost effective than surgical excision

Conditions treated with cryosurgery

  • Warts and papillomas

  • Eyelid tumors

  • Small anal gland tumors

  • Small tail tumors

  • Skin tags

  • Cysts

  • Small benign growths

*Not all growths are candidates. Dr. Bhatt will examine your pet and review the best treatment plan before moving forward.

What a cryosurgery visit looks like

Your pet receives a physical exam and a review of the growth. Dr. Bhatt determines if cryosurgery is appropriate, then apply cold therapy directly to the area using the CryoLab Vet wand. The treatment is quick. Most pets remain comfortable with light restraint. After the frozen tissue separates, healthy tissue heals underneath.

  • Exam and diagnostic review

  • Light restraint or local comfort measures

  • Brief application of controlled cold

  • Growth shrinks or falls away after treatment

  • Follow up check if needed

Safe for senior and medically fragile pets

Cryosurgery avoids many risks associated with anesthesia and sutures. It is often a safer option for older pets, pets with chronic disease, and pets who cannot undergo surgical procedures. The precision delivery system protects surrounding tissue and supports clean healing.

Cryosurgery performed with precision and clear guidance

Our team evaluates each growth carefully and recommends treatment based on your pet’s comfort and safety. We take time to explain expected healing, timelines, and follow up care so you know exactly what to expect. Families choose our clinic for procedures that are efficient, gentle, and supported by medical expertise.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Veterinary cryosurgery removes small growths by freezing tissue with a controlled cryogenic device. It is quick, minimally invasive, and usually does not require anesthesia or sutures.

  • Yes. Cryosurgery avoids general anesthesia in most cases, which makes it a safe option for senior pets or pets with health concerns.

  • Cryosurgery treats warts, papillomas, eyelid tumors, small anal gland tumors, skin tags, cysts, and small benign growths.

  • Frozen tissue typically separates within days to a few weeks, depending on size and location. Healing continues underneath..

  • Most pets tolerate the treatment well. The cold sensation is brief. Many do not need sedation.

  • Yes. Cryosurgery avoids anesthesia and surgical suite fees, which makes it more cost effective for many families.