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Ear, nose and throat surgery

Specialist surgery for conditions that affect your pet’s breathing, swallowing and the structures of the head and neck, including airway problems in flat-faced breeds.
North Melbourne

Conditions we treat

  • Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS): breathing problems common in flat-faced breeds such as Bulldogs, Pugs and French Bulldogs
  • Nasal tumours
  • Chronic ear disease: including total ear canal ablation (TECA) when other treatments haven't worked
  • Maxillofacial surgery: complex surgery of the jaw and face
  • Laryngeal paralysis: when the voice box can't open properly, making breathing hard

 

Signs your pet may need help

Talk to your vet if your pet snores loudly, struggles with exercise or heat, breathes noisily, has repeated ear infections that don't clear up, or has a swelling on their face or nose. [Vet to confirm signs]

 

How it works

Your pet will first see our specialist surgeon for a consultation. They may recommend a CT scan to plan surgery. They'll explain the options, risks and costs, so you can decide what's right for your pet.

After surgery, your pet stays in hospital so our team can monitor them closely.

 

Fees

Standard price
Concession price
Consultation
Specialist surgical consultation (30 min)
$195.00
$165.75
Procedure
BOAS surgery (palatoplasty, tonsillectomy, alaplasty)
$3,500.00
$2,975.00
TECA – one ear, without CT
$5,200.00
$4,420.00
TECA – one ear, with CT
$4,600.00
$3,910.00
TECA – both ears
$6,800.00
$5,780.00
Laryngeal tieback
$4,600.00
$3,910.00
Salivary mucocele, without CT
$4,200.00
$4,185.00
Salivary mucocele, with CT
$5,200.00
$4,420.00
Mandibulectomy, without CT
$4,500.00
$3,825.00
Maxillectomy, without CT
$5,200.00
$4,420.00

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