Small Animal Topic

Ectopic Ureter

...history. A full work up is recommended to rule out other causes of symptoms. This will likely include bloodwork to include complete blood count, chemistry panel, urine analysis and culture....
Large Animal Topic

Colic in Horses

...5) Ultrasound examination of the abdomen Gastroscopy to evaluate the stomach for ulcers Radiographs to look for sand or enteroliths (indicated in select cases) Medical treatment generally consists of: Analgesia...
Honored Mentor

Ross H. Palmer

...honor. Whether it be with a life cycle analogy for the zones of the physis, how to make alignment corrections by karate chopping a jig pin, or with how the...
Small Animal Topic

Intussusception

...pets that develop intussusceptions have had episodes of vomiting and diarrhea, the hydration and electrolyte status should be addressed prior to surgery if possible. This involves some blood chemistry analysis...
Small Animal Topic

Patellar Luxations

...plan surgery in cases where the shape of the femur or tibia needs to be corrected (Figure 3) blood tests and urine analysis as a precaution before anesthesia Over time,...
Small Animal Topic

Tracheal Collapse

...with a fiber optic camera) provides the best detail of the inside of the airway (Figure 5) and allows your veterinarian to take fluid samples for culture and analysis echocardiogram...
Honored Mentor

Alan R. Cross

...as a resident and I appreciate his willingness to help me out, even though he was not a faculty in my residency program. Alan applies intelligence and an analytical approach...
Large Animal Topic

Guttural Pouch Mycosis

The guttural pouch is a unique structure found in horses and only a few other species. It is an extension of the Eustachian tube, which is an air-filled canal that...
Large Animal Topic

Lameness in Horses

...lameness. Nerve or Joint Blocks (“Diagnostic Analgesia”): A local anesthetic is injected either around nerves or directly inside of a joint to desensitize specific structures on the horse’s limb (Figure...