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Local blocks to prevent pain in spay and neuter procedures

September 30, 2021

The relationship between fear and pain is an emerging area of interest in veterinary medicine.

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Video series: Pain blocks for neuter procedures

September 30, 2021

In the October issue of Veterinary Practice News, Michael Petty, DVM, addressed how local blocks can be used to prevent pain in spay and neuter procedures. You can read the full article here. He also shared three videos to demonstrate his technique. They, along with some related text from the article for each video, appear below. The procedure: orchidectomy In either a dog or cat, the method is the same. After an alcohol prep, …

Farewell, and my best surgery advice

September 22, 2021

If you apply these humble suggestions, your patient care, the happiness of your team, and your own fulfillment will skyrocket.

How to diagnose ACL tears on X-rays

September 20, 2021

"You do not need radiographs to diagnose an ACL tear.” While this statement is generally true, since a positive drawer sign is pathognomonic for a torn ACL, radiographs are very useful for several reasons.

When should you refuse to perform surgery?

August 6, 2021

Can you refuse to perform surgery? Why would you? When should you?

When should you recommend an FHO?

July 9, 2021

Femoral head osteotomy (FHO) is a common surgery of the hip. When should it be recommended? When should it be avoided?

What’s new with spays and neuters?

May 10, 2021

With these tips, you will gain in efficiency, proficiency, and safety—and your patients and clients will be the big winners.

Six key strategies to revamp your pain management protocols

March 16, 2021

Despite the invasiveness of surgery, it is possible that we can have patients recover smoothly, quietly, and comfortably.

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