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Dog Dental Surgery - What You Should Know?

Dog dental surgery is a rather disturbing topic for homeowners owing to the strong human-pet bond. However, in some unavoidable circumstances like difficult tooth extractions, dislocated teeth, oral tumor extraction, or nasal fistulae, palate defects, and jaw fracture management, the procedure has to be done. Standards followed before, during and after surgery. Specific surgical protocols must be followed Assessment before surgery is done to verify the particulars of the surgery and do a physical examination of the dog. Physical exams include blood tests, documentation among others. Surgical suits; these are meant to avoid infections and contamination of the wound. Sterilize the room and everything in it to prevent contaminating the wound. Surgical attire; these are disposable and sterile masks and gloves worn by everyone involved in the surgery. All equipment is sterilized and properly wrapped before every procedure. This ensures no infections arising from th