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Apnea at induction is a common issue that occurs secondary to the drugs used.  No mistake was made; it is simply an occurrence due to the drugs. It is a temporary […]

The instrument tie is by far the most commonly used suture tying technique used by veterinarians.  The two most common mistakes made by practitioners that I see are what I call

The most common reason to perform a cystotomy in a dog or cat is for the removal of uroliths. The most common complication of this surgery is the recurrence of uroliths. Preventing this complication comes

In this video Dr Sylvestre discusses the many ways that open and closed castrations are described by various clinicians and authors.  You may be scratching your head at the end

This video explains how veterinarians can keep closures simple when you have a large lump to remove or wound to close from a dog or cat.  Rather than studying various

Dr Sylvestre discusses the appropriate use of the #10 and #15 blades. Using the appropriate blade for the appropriate task will help with surgical efficiency and reduce the risk of

There is a trend in veterinary medicine where the ovariohysterectomy is switched out for the ovariectomy.  There are advantages to performing an ovariectomy because it is a much faster procedure and the

Understanding how to properly stretch the hamstring of a dog can be a useful tool as so many of out canine patients have stifle issues.In order to ambulate properly they

Dr Sylvestre compares two surgical techniques for neutering male dogs,  the pre-scrotal and scrotal approaches, highlighting their respective advantages and limitations.  The scrotal approach discouraged in the dog because of concerns with increased complications

Hip flexors can readily become a bit more contracted in the pet with a hindlimb lameness, as they tend to hold the limb up off the ground a bit by