6 tips for keeping the subcuticular knot from popping up through the skin incision
Veterinarians often ask me: “What can I do to prevent my subcuticular end knot from popping up through the skin
March 13, 2024
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How to properly use skin glue in dogs and cats
Skin glue is used commonly in general practice and, in truth, it rarely is associated with complications. When there is
March 6, 2024
Start the anesthetic protocol at home. A discussion with Dr Brock
Dr Brock chats with me about the importance of having a patient be calm before inducing general anesthesia. Understanding that
February 28, 2024
The Finger Trap Tie
The finger trap tie, also known as the Chinese finger trap tie is definitely my favourite way to secure a
February 21, 2024
Lavaging the abdomen efficiently and effectively
Lavaging the abdomen is not a complicated procedure yet it does offer it’s challenges. Often, lavaging a septic abdomen can
February 14, 2024
Regional Anesthesia: the cosmic game changer in peri-operative pain control
Dr Brock discusses the many advantages of using regional anesthesia to help her patients recover more quietly and comfortably from
February 7, 2024
The Right Veterinary Surgeon for my Patient
This is the last in my series on referring a patient to specialist. In this video I talk about knowing
January 31, 2024
What is considered a routine surgery for a trained surgeon
This video is a follow up on the one explaining the difference between a boarded surgeon and general practitioner with
January 17, 2024
The Board Certified Surgeon Versus the General Practitioner with Extra Training
There are surgical cases that truly require the advanced training, skills, and experience of a board certified surgeon; however, there
January 10, 2024
How to properly Use Doyens
https://vimeo.com/923503972/f7b993fcf5?share=copy Doyens are used to help keep bowel content from leaking out when doing surgery on the intestinal tract. The problem is
January 3, 2024
How to apply a Velpeau sling to a dog
The Velpeau sling is applied in order to prevent the dog from weight bearing on that forelimb and to immobilize
December 28, 2023
How to do a subcutaneous closure with buried knots
https://vimeo.com/923535081/7a61ea9a01?share=copy The purpose of the subcutaneous closure is to reduce dead space and approximate skin edges. The start and end
December 16, 2023