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2026-2027 Board of Regents announced

...Morello, DVM, DACVS (Large Animal); and small animal regent is Nicole J. Buote, BS, DVM, DACVS (Small Animal). Each year, the ACVS Nominating Committee submits a proposed slate of candidates...
Honored Mentor

R. Reid Hanson

...guide me from the role of intern to solo surgeon by challenging me to challenge myself. Dr. Hanson has been pivotal to my early academic career. The advice and support...
Small Animal Topic

Hepatic Microvascular Dysplasia or Portal Atresia

...portal blood flow on nuclear scintigraphies (nuclear scans of liver blood flow), portograms (x-ray studies of liver blood flow), and CT angiograms (CAT scans of liver blood flow), but they...
Small Animal Topic

Splenic Masses

...two-thirds of masses on the spleen—are called hemangiosarcoma. Hemangiosarcoma is usually seen in older dogs, typically 8–10 years of age. Large-breed dogs appear to be at an increased risk, especially...
Small Animal Topic

Perianal Fistulas

Perianal fistulas are tunnel-like formations in the skin and deeper tissues that surround the anal area of dogs. The lesions vary in severity but at first appear as small oozing...
Small Animal Topic

Thyroid Tumors

...its head is to the left. The large thyroid masses (blue arrows) caused the neck to appear swollen. Dogs with thyroid tumors may have no symptoms or may develop a...
Small Animal Topic

Salivary Mucocele

...from which side the mucocele has developed. Figure 4. Radiograph of a pharyngeal mucocele in a toy poodle causing near complete airway obstruction. Generally the development of a cervical mucocele...
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ACVS Animal Health Topics expand

The ACVS Communication Committee continues to expand its educational resources that support ACVS Diplomates and residents in client education and communication around surgical care. This year, the committee recruited writers...