การตัดแขนขา

Key Facts

• Performed for irreparable trauma, cancer, or severe chronic pain
• Animals adapt extremely well; most are as mobile as before within weeks
• Even double-amputee animals can function well
• Cats often recover so well that casual observers do not notice the missing limb
• Amputation is preferable to continued pain or euthanasia
• Post-operative recovery is typically 2-3 weeks
• Owners consistently report better quality of life for their pets after amputation
• Species: dogs and cats