[vetvetdoug]

We use local anesthesia using Lidocaine 2% or Carbocaine2%. For perineal anesthesia we use a spinal block and for abdominal surgery use Lidocaine ring block and a sedative, xylazine. Facial surgery using a Petersen block and there are a myriad of others depending upon the location of the surgery. For dehorning and castration we ask the owner whether anesthesia is wanted which costs more. So far, no takers. Ironically, my large animal helpers are black. PETA is just looking to stir up a stink. Screw em....

[dtel]

Thanks Doc.