Small Animal Topic
Atlantoaxial Instability
...the vertebrae for other possible deformities. Increase in the angle between the 1st and 2nd vertebrae, with bending in the canal leading to compression of the spinal cord. The dens...
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Large Animal Topic
Strangulating Lipomas in Horses
...treatment Pain may temporarily improve with sedation or analgesics but typically returns quickly. Your veterinarian will perform a thorough physical examination and obtain a history. Questions may include: Age and...
Large Animal Topic
Rib Fractures in Foals
...apparent reason is incomplete extension of the elbows before the foal engages the birth canal. The reasoning is two-fold: elbow flexion places the elbow joint at the most common location...
Large Animal Topic
Dystocia in Horses
...through the birth canal. Dystocia can also result because the mare is unable to deliver the foal herself due to a uterine tear, uterine atony or lack of uterine contractions,...
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American College of Veterinary Surgeons and ACVS Foundation 2023 Award Recipients Announced
...work in canine lameness with the use of gait analysis and pain management. During his more than 30 years at the University of Georgia (UGA), he received 65 grants totaling...
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...
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2023 Surgery Residents’ Award recipients announced at Surgery Summit
...Contributing to Risk of Cruciate Ligament Rupture in Labrador Retrievers Second Place – Snighdha Paul, DVM Comparison of Bupivacaine Liposome Injectable Solution and Fentanyl for Provision of Postoperative Analgesia in...
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...
