Colour Atlas of Reconstructive Techniques in the Dog and Cat, 2nd Edition

by Jolle Kirpensteijn , Bryden J Stanley , Gert ter Haar
July 2026

Colour Atlas of Reconstructive Techniques in the Dog and Cat, 2nd Edition is a comprehensive visual guide to reconstructive and plastic surgery in small animals, providing veterinarians with step-by-step techniques for managing complex skin wounds, tissue defects, and surgical reconstructions in dogs and cats.

The new edition of this practical atlas describes and illustrates, step-by-step, all currently available reconstructive surgical techniques. With new real-life cases and detailed sketches, the book covers both dogs and cats with skin defects caused by injury or tumour resection. The reader is given the widest possible range of treatment options for dealing with individual cases.

This second edition includes:

• Updated, evidence-based descriptions of the techniques, including new techniques in wound management, such as vacuum-assisted closure, negative pressure wound therapy, and more
• Additional images of actual patients, focusing on clinical outcomes
• A completely revised chapter on eyelid reconstructive surgery
• A completely revised chapter on microvascular reconstructive techniques
• A brand new final chapter on optimizing outcomes and minimizing complications in wound management

The atlas explores the similarities and differences between dogs and cats, with summary tables highlighting important concepts and reconstructive techniques. It offers precise, step-by-step instructions for any veterinarian or student practicing skin surgery and provides a wealth of clear illustrations.

Veterinarians interested in expanding their surgical expertise may also benefit from resources on small animal soft tissue surgery, veterinary wound management, and surgical oncology in dogs and cats. These disciplines work closely with reconstructive procedures and provide essential knowledge for managing complex wounds, skin defects, and post-tumor excision reconstruction. Clinicians seeking advanced techniques for tissue repair and wound closure will find valuable complementary information in books covering canine and feline surgical techniques, skin grafting procedures, and trauma surgery in small animals.