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Your full-color, one-stop guide to canine and feline surgery!

The most widely used surgical reference is back—in a new, 2nd Edition! Completely revised and updated, the New Edition of SMALL ANIMAL SURGERY covers over 300 commonly performed surgical procedures and also delivers vital information on surgical principles for both dogs and cats. The first two sections provide everything you need for successful surgery—including coverage of asepsis, anesthesia, wound management, and healing.

Check out all that’s new!

  • An-all new section on endoscopy.

  • New chapters on surgery of the brain and the peripheral nerves.

  • New ophthalmologic surgical procedures.

  • Updated pharmacologic information including antibiotic, anesthetic, and pain management protocols.

  • Selected abstracts featuring clinical references with commentary.

  • And more!

An easy-to-access organization!

Each of the disease chapters follow a consistent format…making it easy for you to access the information you need. Each disease chapter includes…

  • General Principles and Techniques

  • Specific Surgical Diseases:

General considerations and clinically relevant pathophysiology
Diagnosis
Differential diagnosis
Medical management
Surgical treatment
Suture materials/special instruments
Postoperative care and assessment
Prognosis

Eye-catching design for quick review!

  • Detailed discussions of surgical techniques are highlighted in colored text for easy consultation in the operating setting.

  • Age considerations warn of variations in assessment and treatment of pediatric and geriatric patients.

  • Antibiotic, anesthetic, and analgesic protocols are highlighted throughout the text.

  • Over 1000 "Notes" boxes highlight key concepts and precautions.

  • Hundreds of color-coded tables provide quick access to formulas and calculations, normal values, clinical signs, special surgical considerations, and more.

  • Patient and owner preparation considerations are integrated with care and ethical considerations when appropriate.

"The artwork is striking."—The Veterinary Record

With over 1535 illustrations, 1150 in full-color, you’ll have the step-by-step visual guidance you need to perform every surgical procedure safely and effectively.

"An excellent general resource for busy veterinary practitioners, because it provides a simple, clear, and direct way for approaching surgical problems." —JAVMA