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Tail Docking in Puppies

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Partial amputation of the tail

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Indications for Tail Docking in puppies

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Usually for aesthetic purposes (breed standards), but could be for traumatic injury

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How old does a puppy have to be for a tail docking procedure?

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3-5 days old

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Is anesthesia used in a tail docking procedure on a puppy?

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No

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Tail Amputation in Adults

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Partial removal of the tail

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Indications for tail amputations in adults

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Usually performed due to injury or chronic disease

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Where is the tourniquet placed for a tail amputation?

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Base of the tail

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Dewclaw removal in puppies

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Amputation of the vestigial 1st digit and claw on the medial aspect of each limb (if present)

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Indications for dewclaw removal in puppies

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Performed for aesthetic purposes, or to prevent potential injury

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Dewclaw Removal in Adults

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Amputation of the vestigial 1st and claw on the medial aspect of each limb (if present)

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Indications for dewclaw removal in adults

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Performed for aesthetic purposes, or to prevent potential injury

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Where is the declaw excised in adults?

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Excuses at the base, through joint not bone

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Onychectomy

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(Declawing)

Removal of the claw and the associated phalanx on each digit(P3)

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Indications for onychectomy

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Elective procedure that usually involves only the front feet to prevent scratching issues

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Surgery site for onychectomy is scrubbed but not necessarily ______

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Clipped

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This is not recommended to do before an onychectomy

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Trim the nails

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Where and how long is a tourniquet placed for an onychectomy procedure?

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Tourniquet is placed distal to the elbow, not proximal, for no longer than 1.5 hours

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Why shouldn’t a tourniquet be placed proximal to the elbow?

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May cause permanent radial nerve damage

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What are the 3 techniques for performing an onychectomy?

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Scalpel
Rescoe nail trimmer
Laser

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Why shouldn’t alcohol be used when using the laser technique for an onychectomy?

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It could cause a fire

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When and how long are the feet bandaged for a patient undergoing an onychectomy?

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Feet are bandaged while the patient is still under anesthesia and should remain in place for 24 hours

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This should be avoided post an onychectomy procedure

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Clay/sand litter should be avoided for 10 days post surgery

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When should the sensitivity to the limbs after an onychectomy improve?

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Should improve within 2 weeks of surgery

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Canine Castration is aka

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Orchidectomy
Orchiectomy
Neuter

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Canine Castration
Removal of both testicles
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Indications for a canine castration
Usually performed to prevent unwanted impregnation, roaming, or aggressive behaviors. Medial indications include prostate disorders, perinanal tumors, perineal hernias, and testicular tumors
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How old should the patient be for a canine castration?
6 months of age
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What should you make sure of before the surgery begins?
Be sure that both testicles are present in the scrotum
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How should the patient be clipped for a canine castration?
From tip of the prepuce to the abdominal/scrotal skin margin, and wide laterally to the inguinal region
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What is the difference with positioning a dog and a cat for a neuter?
Cat- rear legs pulled cranially | Dog- rear legs stretched caudally
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What is the difference with prepping a cat and dog for a neuter?
Cat- pluck hair, avoid alcohol (use saline instead) | Dog- shave hair, can use alcohol (avoid shaving scrotum{clip instead}, cause irritation)
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What is the difference with incision location on a cat and dog for a neuter?
Cat- scrotal | Dog- prescrotal
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What is the difference with closure of the incision on a cat and dog for a neuter?
Cat- open | Dog- sutured closed
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What is performed before the site is scrubbed for a canine castration?
A preputial flush
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What 2 layers get sutured after a canine castration?
SQ and Skin
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What can excessive hemorrhage into the scrotal sac lead to?
Can lead to scrotal hematoma which can be severely painful and may necessitate a scrotal ablation
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Feline Castration
Removal of both testicles
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Indications for feline castration
Performed to prevent fighting, roaming, spraying, and to decrease urine odor
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At what age is a feline castration performed?
6 months | Frequently being performed as early as 3 months
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Celiotomy is aka
Laparotomy
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Celiotomy
A surgical incision into the abdominal cavity
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What is the location of incision for a Celiotomy
Ventral midline is the most common
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Indications for Celiotomy
``` OHEs Intestinal biopsies Cystotomies C-sections GI surgeries Abdominal cryptorchidectomies Splenectomies Diaphragmic hernias Exploratory surgeries ```
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How should a patient be clipped for a Celiotomy?
Clipped from xiphoid to the pubis | Laterally should extend to the edge of the ribs
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What kind of pads should be used during a Celiotomy if refractors are necessary?
Moistened laparotomy pads
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In a Celiotomy, closure is performed in these 3 layers
Linea alba Subcutaneous fat Skin
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Ovariohysterectomy is aka
Spay
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Ovariohysterectomy
Surgical excision of the ovaries and uterus
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Indications for ovariohysterectomy
``` Procedure performed to prevent pregnancy Correct hormonal imbalances Prevent and treat uterine infections Cysts Tumors Correct undesirable behaviors and congenital deformities ```
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When is an ovariohysterectomy recommended?
Recommended before the first heat cycle in dogs
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At what age is an ovariohysterectomy usually performed?
Between 4 and 6 months of age
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When should a dog have to wait for an ovariohysterectomy? How long?
3-4 months post estrus | 6-8 weeks postpartum
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What tool is used to retrieve the uterine horns?
Spay hook
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Where is the surgical incision made for an ovariohysterectomy ?
Ventral midline incision made caudal to the umbilicus
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Which ovary is easier to remove in an ovariohysterectomy ?
Left ovary! More caudal location within the abdomen
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Pyometra
Infection/fluid accumulation within the lumen of the uterus due to endometrial hyperplasia
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What causes Pyometra?
Progesterone production
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When does Pyometra occur?
1-2 months after a heat cycle
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Because animals are generally compromised pre-operatively in Pyometra cases, what should be done?
Fluid and antibiotic therapy should be instituted prior surgery
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What should not be performed on animals with Pyometra?
Cystocentesis
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Cesarean section
Laparotomy performed to remove neonate a from the uterus
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In what position should an animal be kept for a c-section?
Lateral recumbency
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Why are c-section patients clipped before they are anesthetized?
To minimize length under anesthesia
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Doxapram
Respiratory stimulant
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Cystotomy
Incision into the urinary bladder
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Inductions for a Cystotomy
Usually performed to removed stones, repair rupture, removed tumors, or correct congenital defects
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What is usually done in Cystotomy patients to facilitate urethral flushing/stone removal?
Place urinary catheters
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Lumpectomy
Surgical incision of a mass in the skin or SQ tissues
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Indications for lumpectomy
Suspected neoplasia, aesthetics
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What do we check for in lumpectomy patients?
Metastasis
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Mastectomy
Removal of a mammary gland
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Radical mastectomy
Removal of a chain of mammary glands
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Indications for mastectomy
Suspected neoplasia
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There is a significantly higher chance of a dog developing mamma my cancer if what?
If it is spayed AFTER its forts estrus
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This percentage of mammary tumors are malignant in dogs
50%
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This percentage of mammary tumors are malignant in cats
80-90%

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