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(a)

(b)

Fig. 5.16 Cystoscopic retrieval of urinary calculi with grasping forceps.
(a) Alligator forceps are inserted alongside the cystoscope to grasp a single
large calculus. (b) The forceps and cystoscope are removed from the bladder
through a very small incision in the bladder.

operative care is similar to that following open surgery, with fluids and
postoperative analgesics, antibiotics and dietary modification.

Feeding-tube placement
Animals may be fed enterally through a tube placed in the oesophagus,
the stomach or intestine. The choice of tube type depends on the disease
state, anticipated length of time the tube will be used and whether the
animal will remain hospitalised or will need to be fed at home. The
intestinal feeding tubes are best utilised for hospital feeding using a