Castrating dogs: why, when, how?

A minimally invasive ‘field surgical’ technique for castration has been proposed. Pin hole castration involves utilising a very small incision to ligate and cut the ductus deferens and testicular...

To spay or not to spay: the nurse's role in owner education

When admitting an animal for a surgical procedure the code of conduct dictates that consent must be obtained from the owner, which must be ‘informed’, meaning the pet owner must understand what will...