Small Animal Topic

Aural Hematoma

...with a “cauliflower” ear. Potential complications include: cosmetic alteration of the ear recurrence of the hematoma necrosis (death) of the pinna A bandage should be placed to protect the ear...
Large Animal Topic

Temporohyoid Osteoarthropathy

...over a year. If corneal ulceration is present due to decreased tear production, or decreased blinking, this may also require extended treatment though complete resolution occurs in the majority of...
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...
Small Animal Topic

Glossectomy

...the extent of the glossectomy – partial, sub-total, near-total or total. Adjunct treatments such as chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy may be considered based on the tumor type. Figure 2. Near...
Honored Mentor

Earl M. Gaughan

...friend. Thank you Earl! Dr. Earl Gaughan was the first mentor/supervisor I encountered when I started my internship at Kansas State University. Earl quickly became my role model in how...
Small Animal Topic

Chylothorax

...the abdomen, near the kidneys, absorbs these small molecules. The CC is a lymphatic reservoir that receives chyle from the intestine but also receives lymphatic fluid from the rest of...
Large Animal Topic

Ophthalmology Surgical Emergencies in Horses

...is useful for comparison (Figure 2). Increased amount of discharge from the eye (either clear or mucoid) (Figure 3). Discoloration of the cornea (clear part of the eye may also...
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...