A dwarf hamster has a hardened armpit abscess - Part 4/8 electrosurgery

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Channel: Dr David Sing · 2014 · Pets & Animals

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Zoletil IM and isoflurane gas anaesthesia. The hamster is given less than 5 seconds of isoflurane gas. Great care must be taken in not over-dosing with the gas in the container, as the hamster will die. It is extremely difficult to fully anaesthesized the hamster as a slight overdose will result in death. The right armpit hardened abscess is removed by electrosurgery. Videoed by Intern Clara Chua.

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