About this ebook
A practical clinical companion for veterinary professionals
Unlock the potential of locoregional anesthesia in dogs and cats with this practical, technique-focused manual designed for veterinary clinicians, residents, and students.
This hands-on guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions for performing the most effective nerve blocks in small animals—supported by detailed anatomical illustrations, high-resolution ultrasound images, and practical clinical tips. Whether you want to improve perioperative pain management or integrate regional anesthesia into daily practice, this manual delivers clarity, safety, and confidence.
What you’ll find inside
Foundational chapters on pharmacology, equipment, and complication management
Comprehensive coverage of 37 commonly used nerve block techniques in dogs and cats, organized from head to tail
Step-by-step instructions with detailed anatomical guidance
Ultrasound and Reverse Ultrasound Anatomy illustrations for precision
Patient positioning, dosing strategies, and monitoring tips for safer application
Troubleshooting advice and clinical tips from experienced practitioners
Organized by anatomy for fast reference
Local anesthesia
Head & oral blocks (e.g., maxillary, infraorbital, eye blocks)
Thoracic limb (e.g., brachial plexus, RUMM, distal nerve blocks)
Pelvic limb (e.g., sciatic, femoral, PENG variations)
Thorax & abdomen (e.g., paravertebral, ESP, TAP, QL blocks)
Neuraxial approaches (e.g., epidural, spinal, catheter techniques)
More than a textbook - your clinical companion
This manual is designed to be adapted to your practice. If it makes one procedure clearer, one patient safer, or one decision easier, its mission is fulfilled.
Your go-to reference, concise, clear, and clinically oriented, for safer, more effective small animal pain management. Use it with confidence in daily practice.
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“A must-have for every veterinary anesthesia toolbox. Bridging textbook theory and what actually happens in practice.”
— Dr. Emily Vargas
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“Accessible, evidence-based, and brimming with practical pearls for everyday anesthesia and analgesia in small animals.”
— Dr. Thomas Lee
