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Before talking about ways of reducing heat loss, do you know what hypothermia is? Hypothermia, when happening under anesthesia, is a drop in body temperature. There are 4 hypothermia stages; mild which is over  36.6°C (98°F), moderate from 35.6°C to 36.6°C (96°F to 98°F), Severe from 33.3°C to 35°C (92°F to 95°F) and critical below 33.3°C (92°F). Which techniques do … [Continue Reading]

Canine castration, or dog neutering, is a simple surgery that small animal veterinarians perform on a daily basis. Although complications are relatively uncommon, a solid understanding of surgical technique and predisposing factors is required to ensure the best possible outcome. Surgical technique A routine dog neuter (in a dog with both testicles descended) is generally … [Continue Reading]