CPD Circle

Prophylactic Gastropexy and Intestinal Surgery in Dogs

Dr Charles Kuntz (DVM, Diplomate of the American College for Veterinary Surgeons, MANZCVS, Registered Specialist of Small Animal Surgery, ACVS Founding Fellow of Surgical oncology) discusses prophylactic gastrointestinal surgery, produced by his VetDojo Community. This much sought after webinar discusses:

  • Indications for prophylaxis
    • Is it justifiable in the normal dog?
  • Advantages
  • Disadvantages
  • Risk Factors
    • Breed
    • Gender
    • Other
  • Surgical Procedure
  • Post-operative risks
  • Dehiscence
  • Feeding time
  • Pneumoperitoneum
  • Supplementary techniques