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This Concept Map, created with IHMC CmapTools, has information related to: post op, Hoof Trimming includes Ensure that hooves are square and flat on the ground and observe whether the animal is displacing its weight evennly on the hooves., Amputaion and Disarticulation includes Isolate the patient, Amputaion and Disarticulation includes Change dressing daily or when it is moist on outside as well as clean wound each time, Amputaion and Disarticulation includes Remove drain after 2 weeks once no infection is noted, Amputaion and Disarticulation includes After surgical procedure spray the surgical site with antibiotic spray and around the site with lavicidal spray, POST OPERATIVE CONSIDERATIONS of Hoof Trimming, Amputaion and Disarticulation includes Broad spectrum anitbiotics and NSAIDs may be give every 2-3 days (prophylatically) to ensure that no infection persues after operation e.g. Flunixine or Combikel, Hoof Trimming includes Maintain a clean and dry environment, free of any sharp objects and stones which maye cause injury to the hooves., Hoof Trimming includes Monitor the patient for a few days after trimming to sure that no inflammation or lamness accurs, POST OPERATIVE CONSIDERATIONS of Amputaion and Disarticulation, Amputaion and Disarticulation includes Client Information, Amputaion and Disarticulation includes Monitor surgical site and surrounding tissue to ensure that no marked increase in inflammation is seen (some inflammation is normal) as well as ensure that no excessive exudate or fluid is noticed as this can indicate infection, Hoof Trimming includes Client Education