1 It can cost $25 to $30 extra to spay a female who is overweight or in heat. 2  It can cost $50 to $100 or more extra to spay a pregnant cat, depending on the stage of pregnancy. 3  Laser surgery sometimes is available for spaying or neutering, at an added cost of $30 to $50 or more. In some cases, it is possible to obtain low-cost neuter or spay services, where a veterinarian offers services at a reduced rate or where a clinic, shelter or local government subsidizes the cost, which can be as low as $20 for neutering or $30 for spaying.
Wound dressing- definition, purposes, principles, types, procedure. Definition. An injury to living tissue caused by a cut, blow, or other impact, typically one in which the skin is cut or broken. Sterile dressing covering applied to a wound or incision using aseptic technique with or without medication.
Most standard wound dressing products can be used to support healing in even the most difficult to dress wound sites. Manufacturers produce dressings in a range of ready-made shapes to fit wounds of various sizes. Where a suitable dressing is unavailable, it is often possible to cut or adapt a product to fit.igure 8 - Dressing cut for use on an elbow joint. Figure 9 - The dressing conforms well to the elbow. Using multiple strips of dressing gives increased flexibility and movement and therefore this technique works well only with thin products such as thin hydrocolloids or films.