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06 February 2026

Clinical techniques in veterinary dermatology: regional anaesthesia of the canine and feline distal limb

Background

Local anaesthesia for procedures involving the distal limb are a useful component of balanced protocols to achieve effective procedural analgesia for patients. A ring block is an effective and straightforward technique.

Hypothesis/Objective

To review and describe the ring block technique for local anaesthesia of the canine and feline distal limb.

Animals

Images of hospitalized patients were used. These photographs were obtained with owner permission.

Results

The clinical technique for the ring block of the canine or feline distal limb is described.

Conclusions and clinical importance

The ring block can be implemented simply and successfully for a variety of procedures involving the distal limb to provide effective analgesia.

Authors: Hope Douglas, Stephanie Welsh, Ciara Barr

Source: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/

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