Small Animal Topic
Splenic Masses
...analysis of the tissues under a microscope. Needle aspirate often is unable to determine these. Figure 2. A spleen with a large splenic mass following complete removal of the spleen...
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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
...blood tests and urine analysis as a precaution before anesthesia Over time, the kneecap may dislocate more and more often out of its groove, eroding cartilage and eventually exposing areas...
News
2025-2026 Board of Regents announced
...of chronic orthopedic pain and engineering approaches to analyze orthopedic problems and develop orthopedic procedures. His clinical research focuses on developmental orthopedic diseases, joint replacement, and the management of limb...
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...
Small Animal Topic
Urinary Stones
...ability to evaluate the urethra. Another technique that has been used more recently is nuclear scintigraphy, which provides a non-invasive method for analysis of renal blood flow and function. Types...
Small Animal Topic
Portosystemic Shunts
...of dogs with CPSS, although results of statistical analysis support the widely held belief that surgery is preferable to medical treatment. Although surgical intervention was associated with a better chance...
