DIFFERENT METHODS OF DOG EAR AURICLE AMPUTATION: THEORETICAL ANALYSIS OF TRADITIONAL AND INNOVATIVE APPROACHES
Keywords:
dogs, auricle amputation, traditional method, innovative methods, clinical study.Abstract
This article is dedicated to the study of various methods of ear auricle amputation in dogs. As a practical study, 20 puppies underwent a traditional surgical procedure, and operation duration, blood loss, postoperative pain, risk of infection, and healing process were monitored. In parallel, existing scientific literature on modern technologies such as laser, electrocautery, and cryotherapy was analyzed. The study demonstrated that while traditional methods are clinically safe and effective, innovative approaches theoretically provide faster recovery, minimal pain, and lower risk of infection. This article aims to compare different approaches to auricle amputation, identify their advantages and limitations, and provide useful recommendations for veterinary surgical practice by integrating clinical experience and scientific literature.
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