The 3rd edition of this classic textbook continues to serve as a one-stop resource for authoritative information on all aspects of small animal surgery. Coverage includes basic procedures such as spays, castrations, and declaws, as well as more advanced surgeries that might be referred to specialists such as craniotomy, ventral slots, and lung lobectomy. Discussions of general surgical procedures include sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, suturing, preoperative care, and antibiotic use. Key sections provide clinically relevant coverage of soft tissue surgery, orthopedic surgery, and neurosurgery.
Over 1500 full color illustrations provide exceptionally clear representations of anatomy and currently accepted surgical techniques, including approaches and closure.
Over 600 full color photographs and radiographs offer clear images of specific disorders, diseases, and procedures.
Information on the most efficient and cost-saving sterilization techniques including scrubless and waterless preparation solutions.
General considerations and clinically relevant pathophysiology sections provide practical information for case management.
Step-by-step instructions for surgical techniques are presented in italicized blue type for quick and easy reference.
Special icons identify advanced procedures that should be referred to an experienced surgeon or specialist.
Color-coded tables and boxes call attention to specific data, offering at-a-glance access to key information such as drug dosages, clinical signs, and analgesic protocols.
Anesthesia Protocols provide quick and easy access to recommendations for anesthetizing animals with particular diseases or disorders.

A new chapter on Fundamentals of Physical Rehabilitation details the basics of physical rehabilitation for practitioners who want to integrate physical therapy into practice.
A new chapter on Principles of Minimally Invasive Surgery that describes the principles of performing surgery with the least instrumentation possible, including instrument selection and care and basic techniques.
A new chapter on Surgery of the Eye that discusses diseases and disorders of the eye, their medical management, and corrective surgical procedures.
Expanded coverage of perioperative multimodal analgesic therapy.
Updated coverage of arthroscopy, canine elbow dysplasia, joint replacement, and management of osteoarthritis.
The latest information on state-of-the-art radiologic techniques.

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0

very disappointing:

I was required to purchase this book for my small animal surgery course in vet school. I have tried to use it for 2 semesters now to supplement surgical lectures. The descriptions of the procedures are not well explained, leave out many steps (perhaps assuming too much knowledge / experience of the reader), and give me zero confidence that I could attempt a surgery using this as a reference. I really regret buying this book!

Small animal surgery:

I was looking for a decent surgery and anatomy textbook for a long time. This book more than fulfill this particular need. Thanx for great illustrations and simple explanations. It makes studying almost a pleasure for a change:)

Best surgery book:

This is the best surgery book on my shelf. I am very picture oriented, and the descriptions in this book are very well done.

Just OK:

I purchased this book since it was required for surgery coursed. At first glance you will think the book is great. The book is very large with lots of colorful illustrations. However once you begin reading procedures and referring to diagrams you learn that this book seems simplified. The illustrations that are supposed to describe procedures often are not adequately labeled. I found myself referring to my anatomy texts extensively. Also the descriptions of the procedures themselves are not always thorough.... more info

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