Being a veterinarian means staying on top of the latest surgical techniques and procedures, and this 5th edition of Small Animal Surgery delivers exactly what you need in one comprehensive resource. Selected for Doody's Core Titles® 2024 with "Essential Purchase" designation in Veterinary Medicine, this book has become the gold standard for veterinary professionals worldwide.
Whether you're performing routine procedures like spays, castrations, and declaws, or tackling complex surgeries such as craniotomy, vertebral slots, and lung lobectomy, this guide provides detailed, well-illustrated instructions. The full-color format makes it easy to visualize techniques, while anesthesia protocols offer quick access to recommendations for animals with specific diseases or disorders.
The veterinary field is constantly evolving, and this edition keeps you up to date with expanded sections on thoracoscopy, arthroscopy, and laparoscopy—reflecting the significant growth in minimally invasive procedures. You'll also find revised content on regenerative medicine, emphasizing stem cell and regenerative technologies that are transforming clinical practice.
What sets this guide apart is the wealth of practical resources included. Clinical tips boxes provide at-a-glance advice for common situations, while postsurgical care instructions offer customizable client handouts. The Expert Consult website gives you access to step-by-step procedure videos, animations, case presentations, PubMed reference links, and an extensive image collection—all searchable and ready when you need them.
New correlation boxes highlight advances in veterinary medicine that relate to human medical developments, while expanded neurologic examination coverage helps you perform proper exams to detect problems in cats and dogs. The differential diagnosis emphasis helps avoid misdiagnoses that lead to unnecessary surgeries, saving both you and your clients time and resources.
