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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

...deep enough, it could penetrate the abdomen and cause peritonitis (infection of the abdominal cavity) Upper body and abdominal wounds have sufficient skin and underlying muscle to allow significant wound...
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

...overall health of your pet. X-rays—of the limb to be removed, the one on the other side to make sure it can support the extra weight, chest or abdominal films...
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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

Laminitis in Horses

...infection due to retained placenta in post foaling mares Septic peritonitis (infection of the abdominal cavity). Exposure to black walnut shavings used for bedding Overweight bearing (ex: your horse steps...
Large Animal Topic

Umbilical Masses / Hernias in Calves

...infections. Calves that have infected umbilical vein remnants extending towards the liver are at an increased risk of peritonitis (infection of the abdominal cavity) and therefore have a poorer prognosis....