title: Feline onychectomy and elective procedures.
abstract: The development of the carbon dioxide (CO2) surgical laser has given veterinarians a new perspective in the field of surgery. Recently developed techniques and improvisations of established procedures have opened the field of surgery to infinite applications never before dreamed of as little as 10 years ago. Today's CO2 surgical laser is an adaptable, indispensable tool for the everyday veterinary practitioner. Its use is becoming a common occurrence in offices of veterinarians around the world.
authors.affiliation: Chevington Animal Hospital, 11875 Pickerington Road, Pickerington, OH 43147, USA. chevanhosp@aol.com
authors.forename: William Phillip
authors.initials: WP
authors.lastname: Young
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002415:Cats / Q000601:surgery*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D004285:Dogs; D017558:Elective Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D006724:Hoof and Claw / Q000601:surgery*; D053685:Laser Therapy / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*