Small Animal Topic
Urinary Obstruction in Male Cats
...also reported. Early neutering of cats does not cause reduction of urethral size as in some other species. Most affected cats are within 1 to 10 years of age. Signs...
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Honored Mentor
Michael C. Conzemius
...ring in the ears of many surgeons throughout their careers. Although there are many who have had an influence on my career as a veterinarian and surgeon, Mike has been...
Large Animal Topic
Overriding/Impinging Dorsal Spinous Processes
...their spine. Initial diagnostics on the farm may include radiographs (x-rays) (Figure 1), ultrasound, and/or local anesthesia of suspected painful sites within the back. For difficult cases, nuclear scintigraphy (bone...
Large Animal Topic
Colic in Adult Cattle
...bowel syndrome Small intestinal volvulus (mesenteric root, segmental) Intussception Foreign body (Trichobezoar, phytobezoar) Cecal dilatation or volvulus Spiral colon obstruction Peritonitis Reproductive: Uterine torsion Uterine tear Dystocia Urinary: Pyelonephritis Obstructive...
Small Animal Topic
Diaphragmatic Hernia
...and suturing the tear in the diaphragm. A tube may be placed to remove air, blood, or fluid that may accumulate in the chest cavity. Your veterinarian may refer you...
Large Animal Topic
Septic Arthritis in Horses
...walk or non-weight-bearing lameness. Horses with an open or draining joint wound sometimes remain reasonably comfortable despite septic arthritis, and as such, any wound near a joint should be evaluated...
Large Animal Topic
Laminitis in Horses
...on a nail on the left front limb & is unable to bear weight; if the problem in the left front limb is not resolved, the right forelimb is at...
Large Animal Topic
General Wound Management in Horses
...being accident-prone. Depending upon the wound location and the amount of time since it first occurred, you might see some of the following signs: Lameness or unwillingness to bear weight...
Large Animal Topic
Fractures in Horses (Surgical Repair)
...to a stall and may be required to wear a cast or bandage with or without a splint for a period of time. The length of the rest and rehabilitation...
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Past ACVS Surgery Summit Working Groups
...appear in both show and western performance horses. Next, they explored treatment options for IDDSP, highlighting the need to identify the underlying cause. Tie-forward was deemed the preferred method for...
