Textbook of Small Animal Surgery

This book provides a resource on small animal surgery. This edition has been updated with new information on surgical lasers, dentistry, musculoskeletal system and hip replacement and several new techniques. It provides the comprehensive scope of coverage necessary to the veterinary surgeon in the development of a complete surgeon, diagnostic and treatment methods firmly based in modern surgical science. The pathophysiology and surgical techniques for both cats and dogs are covered simultaneously, making it easy to use as both text and reference. The book is illustrated with multi-part drawings and photographs that demonstrate surgical anatomy and procedures, with radiographs aiding in precise diagnosis. Treatment algorithms appear in several chapters, and new contribuotrs provide current techniques.