February 2025

Flank or midline spay – where is it best to cut? BY ILONA OTTER | February 20, 2025 Flank or midline approach for female cat/dog spay? Welcome to the world of spaying and neutering! February is officially recognized as Spay/Neuter Awareness Month, culminating in World Spay Day on the last Tuesday of the month. During this time, lots of amazing non-profit organizations, programs, and private vet clinics join forces to share valuable information and organize spay/neuter campaigns. Many of these efforts continue

One frequently asked question in the spay/neuter community is whether vets prefer the flank or midline approach for surgery and why.

Historically, the lateral flank approach was more common in the earlier decades of animal birth control work in India. This preference was largely due to the ability to easily view the surgical site from afar, and because of the reduced risk of intestines falling out if there was a surgical site infection or wound dehiscence. Back then, surgical techniques and materials weren’t quite what they are today, leading to more post-operative complications.

Spectrum of Care – How to redefine gold standard in veterinary medicine? Focusing on: Indian Canine Epilepsy Project BY ILONA OTTER | January 30, 2025 At the beginning of the year – (end of Jan still counts as beginning of the year, right?) we are often faced with a question like: What was your biggest takeaway or learning from the previous year? What did you learn in the previous year that you want to take with you to the new year? I