Small Animal Topic

Patellar Luxations

...progresses it can become quite painful. Dogs with patellar luxation are also predisposed to development of cranial cruciate ligament disease, and begin to present symptoms of this condition. The diagnosis...
Small Animal Topic

Osteoarthritis in Dogs

...most common cause of OA in canine patients is secondary to orthopedic diseases, such as cranial cruciate ligament rupture, osteochondrosis, or trauma. In other canine patients, there is no inciting...
Small Animal Topic

Mast Cell Tumors

...analysis of the tumor has been performed. The tumor is removed and submitted for histopathology. Metastasis (spread of tumor cells) occurs first at the local lymph nodes and then potentially...
Small Animal Topic

Lung Lobe Tumors

...longer when the tumor is smaller or located on the periphery of the lung lobe (15–17.5 months), when the lymph nodes are small (20 months) and when the tumor can...
Small Animal Topic

Chylothorax

...material into an intestinal lymphatic vessel or lymph node to allow for the delineation of TD anatomy and confirm TDL after surgery (lymphangiography, Figure 2). Another technique that has shown...
Large Animal Topic

Enucleation in Cattle

...taken to determine the type of tumor, and lymph nodes should be palpated to check for enlargement. Enucleation is most often performed as a standing procedure with local anesthesia (nerve...
Small Animal Topic

Glossectomy

...further diagnostic investigation may include: Advanced imaging of the head to better understand the extent of the tumor and determine if other local structures are affected Regional lymph node aspirates...
Small Animal Topic

Oral Tumors

...salivation and/or sanguinous (i.e., bloody) oral discharge Facial swelling/ asymmetry Enlarged cervical lymph nodes Difficulty in chewing food or opening mouth Dropping food from mouth Visible mass Loose teeth (especially...
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2025-2026 Board of Regents announced

...is the co-editor of the textbook Complications in Canine Cranial Cruciate Ligament Surgery. He is on faculty for AO and the University of Pennsylvania Working Dog Practitioner Certification, and he...