Idea Exchange: Lint rollers spruce up surgical prep

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After clipping a short-haired dog for a surgical procedure, we use a sticky-paper lint roller to remove all the small hairs from its skin.

After clipping a short-haired dog (e.g. boxer, Shar-Pei, Boston terrier) for a surgical procedure, we use a sticky-paper lint roller to remove all the small hairs from its skin. The lint roller works better than a vacuum.

Dr. Cindy Sekula-Griffiths

Englewood, Ohio

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