If your pet has swallowed something they shouldn’t have, surgery isn’t always the only option. Townsend Vet Albury uses Veterinary Endoscopy—a specialized camera—to look inside the body non-invasively. We can often retrieve foreign objects or take biopsies without making a single incision.
About this Service...
Just a few common questions about Endoscopy. If there is something else you need to know just ask in the Contact Us form below!
Yes – this keeps pets still, comfortable and safe, and protects delicate tissues.
Often yes (e.g., stomach, nose, ear, some bladder/urethral items). If not feasible, we’ll advise the safest alternative.
Imaging shows shapes; endoscopy shows surfaces and allows biopsies/treatment. They are complementary.
30–90 minutes depending on area and whether treatment/biopsies are performed.
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