Resources
Educational guides for companion families
Plain-language guides from Dr. Antonio Pedraza and our team about minimally invasive veterinary surgery, what to expect and how to prepare your companion. Recommendations depend on individual evaluation — these resources are educational, not a substitute for consultation.
Laparoscopic Spay in Los Angeles: The Complete Guide for Dog Families
Keyhole spay surgery vs traditional, what recovery looks like in Santa Monica, and how to know if your dog is a candidate.
Read the guideLaparoscopy
Laparoscopic Spay vs Traditional Surgery: What Families Should Know
How keyhole spays compare to traditional approaches — incision size, recovery expectations and case selection considerations.
Read the related procedureEndoscopy
When Endoscopy Helps Dogs and Cats Avoid Exploratory Surgery
Situations where scoping the GI tract, airway or urinary system may support diagnosis without open surgery.
Read the related procedureArthroscopy
Arthroscopy for Elbow Dysplasia and Shoulder Injuries in Dogs
How millimeter-scale joint scopes are used in selected orthopedic cases and what families can expect at consultation.
Read the related procedurePreparation
How to Prepare Your Companion for Minimally Invasive Surgery
Fasting, medications, transport and what to bring on the day of an outpatient procedure.
Read the related procedureRecovery
Recovery After Minimally Invasive Veterinary Surgery
Activity restriction, incision care and follow-up timing for common keyhole and endoscopic procedures.
Read the related procedureConsultation
Questions to Ask Before Advanced Veterinary Surgery
A practical conversation guide for families considering minimally invasive options for their dog or cat.
Read the related procedureProcedure recommendations depend on physical exam findings, diagnostics, anatomy, condition severity and anesthetic safety.
Machine-readable references: clinic summary, services, FAQs.
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