Gain the benefit of 20 years experience in small animal soft tissue surgery. In this book Karen Tobias explains the tips and tricks that experienced surgeons use to make a procedure easier, faster and more successful. She provides clear, concise, detailed and well-illustrated instructions on how to complete all the common procedures performed in small animal practice. Hundreds of high quality color photographs and detailed line drawings are included to provide step-by-step instructions giving you confidence when attempting these techniques. Key Features: * Organized by procedure type and includes sections on surgery of the skin, abdomen, digestive system, reproductive tract, perineal, head and neck, and miscellaneous procedures * Each chapter contains an introduction, tips for preoperative management, surgery, and surgical techniques, and postoperative considerations * A practical manual useful for small animal veterinarians at all stages of their training and career