Small Animal Topic
Megacolon
...these cases, owners may not be aware of their cat’s normal bowel habits. Cats affected by megacolon may show the following signs: abdominal discomfort decreased appetite lethargy tenesmus (straining to...
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Large Animal Topic
Rib Fractures in Foals
...breathing rate Difficulty to stand Signs of abdominal discomfort or colic Lameness Swelling associated with fracture Physical examination with careful attention to palpation of each rib feeling for a step...
Large Animal Topic
General Wound Management in Horses
...a relatively good blood supply compared to lower limb wounds Abdomen – If the wound is deep enough, it could penetrate the abdomen and cause peritonitis (infection of the abdominal...
Small Animal Topic
Ectopic Ureter
...Survey radiographs (x-rays) can be used to screen for stones or other abdominal abnormalities. An abdominal ultrasound can also screen for stones or bladder issues. In some cases, ectopic ureters...
Small Animal Topic
Ovariohysterectomy
...or ovariectomy generally consists of: complete physical examination additional tests for older dogs may include a complete blood count, serum chemistry, and urinalysis abdominal radiographs (x-rays) and possibly ultrasound may...
Small Animal Topic
Thyroid Tumors
...blood clotting tests prior to biopsy or surgery. Additional testing is usually performed before surgery to stage the tumors. Chest x-rays or CT, abdominal ultrasound, and blood work are used...
Small Animal Topic
Limb Amputation
...weight, chest or abdominal films to make sure there are no signs of cancer. Advanced imaging– such as a CT scan or MRI may be needed to evaluate the underlying...
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...DVM, DACVS (Small Animal): Hernia-palooza: An AB-dominal Exploration January 8, 2024 Hunter Piegols, DVM, DACVS (Small Animal): Abdominal Neoplasia Valentine Verpaalen, DVM, MS, DACVS (Small Animal): Total Hip Arthroplasty ...
Large Animal Topic
Dystocia in Horses
...option to deliver a live foal. The mare is maintained under general anesthesia and a midline abdominal incision is made followed by incision in the uterus to deliver the foal...
Large Animal Topic
Equine Castration
...life-threatening, including swelling/edema, bleeding, infection, evisceration (protrusion of abdominal organs through a wound or surgical incision), and adverse reactions to anesthesia. To minimize these risks, it is essential to select...
