nursing Flashcards
Ovariohysterectomy
Surgical removal of one ovary or both ovaries and the uterus.
Castration
the removal of the testicles of a male animal or man
Exploratory laparotomy
a type of major surgery that involves opening the abdomen with a large incision in order to visualize the entire abdominal cavity.
Lumpectomy
a surgical operation in which a lump is removed from the breast, typically when cancer is present but has not spread.
Cryptorchidectomy
Operation for correction of an undescended testicle
Anal gland removal
Anal gland removal is the surgical removal of the dog’s anal glands, located on either side of the anus.
Aural haematoma repair
An aural hematoma is a collection of blood within the cartilage of the ear and the skin. It usually arises as a self-inflicted injury from your pet’s scratching and head shaking.
Sever haemorrhage
a large amount of bleeding
Fractures
he cracking or breaking of a bone
Gastric torsion
twisted stomach
Poisoning
when something harful to an animal enters their body
Collapse
when an animal suddenly falls down or gives way
