Video series: testicular block, ovarian block, and diffusion cathetor Managing pain for better surgical outcomes
In the October issue of Veterinary Practice News, Michael Petty, DVM, addressed how local blocks can be used to prevent pain in spay and neuter procedures. You can read the full article here. He also shared three videos to demonstrate his technique. They, along with some related text from the article for each video, appear below.
The procedure: orchidectomy
In either a dog or cat, the method is the same. After an alcohol prep, the …