Which Surgery Is Right for My Animal?
In the context of surgery, it is important to us to improve the body’s energy flow – despite the corrective intervention. For this reason, we prefer to use diode laser surgery rather than a scalpel or electrosurgical knife.
Surgical Procedures in Our Practice
In 5-E™ Medicine, we also take a holistic approach to surgery. Our goal is to promote the body’s energy flow and preserve the function of affected organs as much as possible. That’s why we prefer modern, tissue-sparing techniques such as diode laser surgery over the traditional scalpel or electrosurgical knife.
Wherever possible, we reorganize damaged tissue with the body’s own cells and specifically activate it with laser impulses – because:
"A part may be operated on, but the whole is always treated."
We also use natural healing enhancers such as PRP (platelet-rich plasma), stem cell preparations, or photosensitizers. In this way, we combine the precision of conventional medicine with regenerative, holistic concepts.
We are particularly proud of our completely renovated surgical department, which we brought up to the latest technical standards in 2025. There, we work with modern anesthesia and monitoring systems that allow continuous supervision of breathing, circulation, and vital parameters – for maximum safety throughout the entire procedure.
Emotional support is equally important to us: owners may be present when their animals fall asleep and wake up – for greater trust, less stress, and a more healing environment.
PRP therapy in dogs is an advanced and innovative method for the treatment of orthopedic and other diseases. Through the use of PRP, a platelet-rich plasma, the healing and regenerative abilities of the dog are maximized. This method has gained growing recognition in veterinary medicine because it offers a natural alternative to surgical procedures and is often effective for injuries and chronic diseases.
Why PRP therapy in dogs?
The natural remedies and growth factors in the blood can accelerate the healing process, especially in cases of osteoarthritis, fractures, and tendon problems. Numerous studies support the effectiveness of PRP, as it has a high density of cytokines. These promote healing and reduce inflammation, scar formation, and infections.
How does PRP therapy in dogs work?
Using a special centrifuge, platelets with activating messengers and growth factors are isolated from the dog's blood. These are then injected directly into the affected joint or tissue. With the help of a blue laser, the PRP is activated, which leads to rapid regeneration.
Advantages of PRP therapy in dogs:
- Autologous treatment: The risk of allergic reactions or infections is minimized, since the PRP comes from the dog’s own body.
- Accelerated healing: PRP therapy enhances the body’s natural healing response.
Areas of application of PRP therapy in dogs:
- Osteoarthritis and arthritis
- Cruciate ligament tears
- Tendon problems
- Intervertebral disc diseases
- Cartilage defects
- Spondylitis
- Back pain
- Hip dysplasia (HD)
- Dermatitis and other inflammations
- Fractures and osteoporosis
- Cauda equina syndrome
Our veterinary practice uses PRP therapy regularly and successfully in dogs. If you have questions about PRP treatment or other treatment options for your four-legged friend, we are happy to assist you. It is our goal to enable your dog to live a pain-free and healthy life.
Laser surgery in dogs represents an advanced method that is used for a wide range of applications, from dental restoration in dogs to tumor treatment. The laser serves not only as a precision tool but also as a healing instrument that can accelerate healing and minimize postoperative pain.
Why laser surgery?
Laser light is used for cutting, similar to a scalpel, but offers finer, more precise control. It can minimize wound pain and makes it easier to distinguish between benign and malignant tissue. Thanks to its stimulating effect on the immune system, it also helps to make tumor cells visible. In addition, laser technology enables the precise melting of hard-to-reach tumors.
The advantages of laser use:
- Precision: Laser scalpels cut and vaporize tissue with millimeter accuracy.
- Reduced pain: Sealing nerve endings ensures less postoperative pain.
- Faster healing: Laser treatment stimulates the regeneration of cells and tissues.
- Less inflammation and swelling: The laser can reduce local inflammation and swelling that may occur after surgery.
- Safety: Laser treatment is sterile and prevents bleeding and tissue damage.
- Sustainable results: In certain diseases, laser technology offers an effective alternative to conventional treatments.
Example: Brachycephalic breeds, such as French Bulldogs or Pugs, can benefit from laser treatment of the soft palate. An elongated soft palate or narrow nostrils can significantly reduce the quality of life of these dogs. With our gentle and sustainable laser procedure, the dog can go home as early as one day after the operation.
Areas of application at a glance:
- Gum and oral cavity inflammations
- Abscesses, especially in rabbits
- Benign and malignant tumors
- Soft palate shortening
- Tumor therapy in the nose and ears
- … and many more!
If you would like to learn more about laser surgery in dogs, how it can relieve your animal’s pain and improve its quality of life, please contact us.
An estimated quarter of a million dogs in Germany suffer from hip dysplasia. This disease significantly limits not only mobility but also quality of life. More and more dogs are also affected by knee diseases.
As already mentioned, hip osteoarthritis and hip dysplasia in dogs are favored by an energy deficiency in the hip joint. Our concept offers three different treatment approaches for hip dysplasia, depending on the severity of the disease:
1. Field Laser Therapy:
- Method: External treatment with an infrared diode laser (3–5 watts).
- Anesthesia: Not required.
- Application: Also suitable for somewhat more severe cases, painless, and almost without risks.
2. Surgery Without Cutting / Intra-articular Platelet Stem Cell Therapy (in the joint):
- Method: Extraction of blood cells from the patient’s own blood, followed by laser activation for healing.
- Anesthesia: Required for a short time.
- Effects: Stimulation of cell regeneration, pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory, and other positive effects.
3. Hip Dysplasia Surgery / Surgery Preserving the Hip:
- Method: Minimally invasive surgery with bone adjustment and laser application for rapid pain relief.
- Anesthesia: Required.
- Aftercare: 1–2 days of treatment with field laser therapy, followed by specific laser therapy sessions.
- Advantages: Preservation of the natural joint, no implants, both hips can be operated on at the same time, good cost-benefit ratio, minimally invasive access, rapid recovery.
Further Information:
- Copyright: The procedure was developed by veterinarian Thomas Backhaus.
- Suitable Patients: Basically all dogs, regardless of size and age, ideally as early as possible.
- Experience: More than 200 dogs have been operated on using this method so far.
- Nutrition Note: Nutrition is an important part of the laser concepts, in addition to other holistic treatment elements such as massage, physiotherapy, underwater treadmill, etc.
Our practice offers a specialized cauda equina surgery in dogs that locally infiltrates platelets and activates them with laser light. In our experience, faster regeneration of nerve function and improved healing are attributed to the surgery.
Glaucoma in dogs is also treated in our practice with laser or transscleral laser cyclophotocoagulation, taking the body’s self-regulation into account. The surgery can then be combined with suitable infusions in order to achieve the highest possible chance of healing.
Electro-chemotherapy (ECT) in dogs is an innovative method of cancer treatment that combines electricity and chemotherapy to effectively kill tumor cells. It is a targeted approach that enhances the effect of chemotherapeutic agents and directs them straight to the cancer cells, thereby minimizing side effects for the healthy parts of the body.
Why electro-chemotherapy?
In ECT, a chemotherapeutic agent is first injected into the tumor or tumor tissue. Electrical pulses are then applied to the area, increasing the permeability of the cell membranes and enabling the drug to enter the tumor cells more effectively. This method can not only increase the efficiency of chemotherapy but also reduce the risk of side effects, as the drug is specifically targeted at the tumor.
The advantages of ECT:
- Targeted: ECT makes it possible to deliver chemotherapeutic agents directly to the tumor cells.
- Reduced side effects: Targeted treatment spares the surrounding healthy tissue.
- Efficient: Electrical pulses improve the uptake of the drug into tumor cells.
- Versatility: ECT can be used for various types and sizes of tumors.
- Quick recovery: Compared to other therapy forms, the recovery time after ECT can be shorter.
Example: A dog with a skin tumor that cannot be surgically removed could benefit from ECT. After only a few treatments, a significant reduction of the tumor can be observed, while the surrounding area remains unaffected.
Areas of application at a glance:
- Skin tumors
- Mast cell tumors
- Squamous cell carcinomas
- Soft tissue sarcomas
- … and many other types of tumors!
If you would like to learn more about electro-chemotherapy in dogs and how it can help your pet, please contact us.
Multipotent stromal cells (MSC) are the precursor cells in various connective tissues that can differentiate into different cell types such as fat, cartilage, and bone cells.
The patient is first placed under anesthesia, as a small piece of fat must be removed first. The removal is carried out from a relatively small area at the level of the acetabulum. The multipotent stromal cells – meaning they can differentiate into many different cells – are then purified, separated, and concentrated using special methods such as centrifugation and ultrasound. These cells are able to differentiate into various types of connective and supporting tissue and to dampen the activity of immune cells. For these reasons, they are used in various fields, such as orthopedics in dogs, organ problems, or chronic inflammations such as psoriasis and rheumatism.
It is particularly noteworthy that, if necessary, any healthy dog can serve as a donor for multipotent stromal cells (MSC). The entire process of purification, preparation, centrifugation, and separation of these cells takes about 15 minutes. The prepared fluid can then be injected into the areas to be treated – such as joints, connective tissue, or skin – and activated with blue laser light. This therapy can also be applied to organ problems such as kidney failure in dogs, geriatric diseases such as dementia, or immune system irritations, as well as in oncology, in combination with sensitizers and other instruments of photodynamic laser therapy (PDT).
Similar supplementary programs can also be carried out in connection with the PRP procedure, depending on the specific problem.
Why does our practice offer these specific surgical procedures?
We know: an operation is a significant intervention for any animal. That is why we rely on gentle, effective methods that not only address the acute problem but also activate the body’s own healing mechanisms. Our goal is to enable your animal to recover as quickly, painlessly, and sustainably as possible – with minimal strain.
Why do we use techniques such as diode laser surgery?
Diode laser surgery allows for precise, minimally invasive procedures with reduced bleeding, less swelling, and significantly decreased scar formation. In combination with our holistic approach – in particular PRP therapy (platelet-rich plasma) – we promote regeneration at the cellular level and improve the energy flow in the tissue. The animal can recover faster, and quality of life increases.
How do these surgical procedures work?
First, a detailed diagnosis is carried out, including imaging techniques and laboratory diagnostics. After careful surgical preparation, the procedure is performed under general anesthesia and with special techniques (e.g., diode laser, PRP injections, fascia preparation). Aftercare includes pain management, supportive measures (e.g., laser regeneration, osteopathy), as well as close follow-up by our team.
How do these procedures differ from conventional methods?
Our procedures focus on:
What are the success rates and risks?
In practice, our procedures show very good success rates – especially with early diagnosis. Of course, every operation carries certain risks, such as infections, anesthesia problems, or delayed healing. However, through modern technology, careful planning, and intensive aftercare, we keep these risks as low as possible.
What can you, as the pet owner, contribute to healing?
Your cooperation is crucial!
- Adhere to the rest periods after surgery.
- Follow our recommendations for wound care and medication.
- Nutrition & exercise: We will advise you individually on how diet and gentle movement can promote recovery.
- Physiotherapy & follow-up appointments: Depending on the procedure, targeted exercises and check-ups support complete regeneration.
Which operations are performed at the 5-E™ Veterinary Practice?
At our 5-E™ Veterinary Practice, we combine modern surgery with holistic treatment concepts. The goal: to work as minimally invasive and regenerative as possible – while strengthening the organism as a whole. Below, we present some typical surgical areas and examples where we successfully apply these principles.
Thanks to diode laser technology, surgical possibilities are significantly expanded – particularly for:
- Cherry eye (prolapse of the third eyelid)
- Hyperplasia of the third eyelid gland
- Corneal ulcers (ulcus)
- Keratitis (corneal inflammation)
- Glaucoma (green cataract)
The laser enables precise, tissue-sparing procedures with faster healing and fewer complications.
In conditions such as osteoarthritis, osteochondrosis, HD (hip dysplasia), cruciate ligament rupture, spondylitis, or cauda equina compression syndrome, we rely on regenerative procedures:
- PRP (platelet-rich plasma from the animal’s own blood)
- Blue and infrared laser for stimulating cartilage regeneration and blood circulation
- Highly effective vital substances to support joint function
The goal is to preserve and restore natural mobility – without artificial implants.
Laser surgery opens new possibilities for organic diseases such as liver or spleen tumors.
In cases of bladder carcinoma, we combine surgical procedures with photodynamic therapy (PDT) to treat in a targeted and, at the same time, immunologically effective manner.
Gastric torsion hardly ever occurs in long-term 5-E™ patients. Our strategy:
- Prevention through targeted nutrition and vital substance programs
- If surgery is necessary: no stomach tacking, but strengthening of the stomach wall, liver, spleen, and diaphragm
- Treatment of possible fascial blockages and individual intestinal and stomach rehabilitation
Because: Every gastric torsion has a central blockage as its cause.
Exclusive, minimally invasive laser procedures for diseases of the nasal cavity:
- Mycoses (fungal infections)
- Tumors
The surgery is performed gently under endoscopic control – for maximum precision with minimal strain.
We combine conventional medical and complementary methods:
- Immunologically effective pretreatment (e.g., field laser, homeopathy)
- Determination of causes to strengthen the immune system
- Targeted procedures such as:
– Laser surgery
– PDT (Photodynamic Therapy)
– Ultrasound hyperthermia
– Electro-cancer therapy
The treatment targets not only the tumor – but the whole organism.
Our focus is on preserving the teeth and treating chronic inflammations such as periodontitis, gingivitis, and stomatitis.
- Use of laser scarification in dental restorations
- Local and systemic treatment with regenerative substances
- Holistic approach: “The stomach nourishes the gums”