Small Animal Topic

Nasopharyngeal Polyps

...signs may include: head shaking, discharge from the ear canal, pawing or scratching at the ear, abnormal eye movements (nystagmus), head tilt, loss of balance (ataxia), change in appearance of...
Small Animal Topic

Canine Hip Dysplasia

...continual abnormal movement of the femoral head (ball) deforms the acetabulum (socket). The long-term response to this joint laxity is the progressive loss of cartilage, the development of scar tissue...
Large Animal Topic

Dystocia in Horses

...is “diver’s position” with the both front feet and the head coming out first. If there is no significant progress within 10-15 minutes or the foal is positioned abnormally; prompt...
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...
Large Animal Topic

Ophthalmology Surgical Emergencies in Horses

Horses are predisposed to injure their eye, skull, and soft tissue structures of the head due to their living conditions, their curious and sometimes flighty behavior and the prominent location...
Small Animal Topic

Diaphragmatic Hernia

...rapid, shallow breathing pattern abnormal breathing posture with extended head and neck If the initial insult is tolerated, a diaphragmatic hernia may be diagnosed later in life. Over time, abdominal...
Large Animal Topic

Sinusitis in Horses

The sinuses are air-filled cavities within the head of the horse. The sinuses also accommodate some of the maxillary premolar and molar tooth roots (upper cheek teeth), facilitate passage of...
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Volunteer With ACVS

...members receive complimentary Surgery Summit registration. Additional meetings are scheduled as needed. Benefits of service: CEC laboratory subcommittee members will receive reimbursement for hotel accommodations at the Surgery Summit headquarter...
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...