Chances are, you haven't really heard the full scoop on surgery -- because most vets only talk about the at-home care required AFTER the surgery is over, when they're handing over your groggy, stitched up dog.
In this eye-opening seminar, Dr. Dressler tells you everything you need to know about cancer surgeries – including what actually goes on during the surgery itself. This is stuff most vets don’t have time to tell you about. In this seminar he addresses:
As always, Dr. Dressler also answers questions from members about their dog’s cancer.
03:48 Dr. Demian Dressler:
Overview of Dr. Dressler, and his surgery experience. The desired outcomes of surgery, and truth about dog cancer surgery.
06:12 Dr. Demian Dressler:
What is systematic cancer and how does it affect surgery?
07:49 Dr. Demian Dressler:
Dog Cancer Surgery and life quality.
10:09 Dr. Demian Dressler:
The different types of surgery: palliative and curative, how cancer spread affects surgery outcomes, and the side effects of surgery itself.
20:47 Dr. Demian Dressler:
Your personality type and its importance in determining your dog’s treatment plan.
23:57 Dr. Demian Dressler:
Dog cancer surgery and life expectancy, gained life expectancy, and median life expectancy.
24:52 Dr. Demian Dressler:
Side effects of radiation, both current and delayed.
28:58 Dr. Demian Dressler:
Dog cancer surgery and its impact on life quality, treatment plan analysis, and mobility aids.
46:39 Dr. Demian Dressler:
Assessing your surgeon’s qualifications, and their surgical ability.
54:12 Dr. Demian Dressler:
Preparing your home post-surgery.
58:00 Dr. Demian Dressler:
Supplements and medications that you will need to take into consideration before, during, and after surgery.
63:40 Dr. Demian Dressler:
Being your dog’s primary care advocate.
65:54 Dr. Demian Dressler:
Pain management and anaesthesia.
72:43 Dr. Demian Dressler:
Questions to ask your veterinarian and surgeon about your dog’s surgery, and pre and post-surgery care.
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