Vetedine solution

An IM injection of buprenorphine (Buprecare^®, Axience, 0.005 mg/kg) was administered at the end of the surgery day, then daily for 2 days post‐surgery. An anti‐inflammatory drug (flunixin, Meflosyl^® Injectable, Zoetis, 2 mg/kg) was administered IM daily for 7 days post‐surgery and antibiotics were given for 3 weeks following surgery: amoxicillin (Duphamox LA^®, Zoetis, IM, once every 2 days, 15 mg/kg) and enrofloxacin (Baytril^® 10%, Bayer Pharma, subcutaneous daily, 5 mg/kg). After approximately 2 weeks following surgery, the surgical sutures and staples were removed. The wounds were disinfected with oxytetracycline (Oxytetrin^® spray, MSD) once every 2 days until 2 days after the removal of the surgical sutures and staples. When needed, the local disinfection was replaced/extended with povidone iodine (Vetedine^® solution, Vetoquinol).

The incision was closed by suturing both capsule and muscles with absorbable thread (PDS II 1, Ethicon). The subcutaneous layer was closed with absorbable thread (Vicryl 2.0, Ethicon). The skin layer was closed using surgical staples. The wounds were disinfected using an iodine solution (Vetedine solution, Vetoquinol) and then sprayed with oxytetracycline (Oxytetrin spray, Intervet). The operated legs were not restrained in any manner.