Large Animal Topic

Patent Urachus in Foals

...of patent urachus is most commonly associated with a navel infection. Early signs of infection may include an enlarged navel that is painful to the touch and purulent discharge from...
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Committees

...(2023) Brandon Prince (2023) Julie Smith (2024-SA) Staff Liaison: Lucretia DiSanto (Directors rotate off October 31 of the year their term exipres. Members rotate off January 31 of the year...
Small Animal Topic

Splenic Masses

...leash walks only during the first two weeks of healing. Your dog may need to wear an E-collar or tee shirt to prevent self-trauma to the surgical site. Benign splenic...
Honored Mentor

Susan L. Fubini

...pains-taking. So thank you to “my” residents for all you have taught me every year. I am so lucky to have worked with you and I hold your friendship dear....
Small Animal Topic

Urinary Obstruction in Dogs

...the rear legs. Within the penis, the urethra lies within a trough of bone, the os penis, and becomes narrower. Calculi (stones) that develop within the urinary tract (see urinary...
Honored Mentor

Andrew J. Frey

...and wanting to share ideas and experiences. I remember one time, early in my career, I had a surgical complication I was preparing to revise, and Andy knew that I...
News

2025 ACVS and ACVS Foundation award recipients announced

...to the development of surgical techniques and methodology, and disseminating knowledge to colleagues, residents, and students. Dr. Fubini’s career in veterinary surgery has earned national and international recognition for her...
Large Animal Topic

Lameness in Horses

...be easy to see but can be felt while riding the horse) to severe (the horse won’t bear any weight on the leg). With more subtle lameness issues you may...