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Anal Sac Tumors in Dogs

...presence of lymph node involvement. Surgical removal of these nodes can produce long-term relief of constipation. Some animals have had multiple surgeries to remove recurrent lymph nodes to alleviate obstructions...
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Canine Hip Dysplasia

...A hip X-ray of a dog with arthritis of the hips as a result of hip dysplasia. CHD is diagnosed by a combination of two methods. Specially positioned hip x-rays...
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Mammary Tumors

...character of all the mammary masses and assess local lymph node enlargement. Other procedures are performed to stage the cancer (determine what type it is and where it is located...
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Hip Luxation

...supportive structures of the hip, including ligaments and often bone. Hip luxation is commonly caused by trauma, but joint degeneration or hip dysplasia increases the risk. Traumatic hip luxation is...
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Bone Tumors in Cats and Dogs

...the development of primary bone tumors include fractures, orthopedic implants (used for fracture repair and total hip replacement), radiation therapy, and bone diseases (i.e., benign bone tumors, bone cysts, and...
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Fellowship training opportunities

ACVS-approved fellowship training centers are currently accepting applications for fellowship training at the following locations. To achieve the status of ACVS Fellow, the fellow candidate must meet all the fellowship...
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Mast Cell Tumors

...analysis of the tumor has been performed. The tumor is removed and submitted for histopathology. Metastasis (spread of tumor cells) occurs first at the local lymph nodes and then potentially...
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Lung Lobe Tumors

...longer when the tumor is smaller or located on the periphery of the lung lobe (15–17.5 months), when the lymph nodes are small (20 months) and when the tumor can...
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Membership Categories and Eligibility

...eligibility would be defined. Defining certification independent from membership With the separation of certification functions from membership activities, ACVS must define certification criteria independent from membership criteria. Here is an...
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Frequently Asked Questions

Separating certification functions from membership activities, including continuing education, meets current governance best practices by avoiding potential conflicts of interest and litigation. It also gives ACVS greater flexibility to provide...