Small Animal Topic

Gastrointestinal Foreign Bodies

Gastrointestinal (GI) foreign bodies occur when pets consume items that are non-digestible and will not readily pass through their Figure 1. Example of a radiograph (X-Ray) with a gastrointestinal foreign...
Small Animal Topic

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...
Small Animal Topic

Intussusception

...(enteritis). Common causes of enteritis are: intestinal parasites (hookworms, whipworms, and roundworms) protozoal, bacterial or viral infections (Giardia, Salmonella, canine distemper, and parvovirus) intestinal foreign bodies (bones, plastic toys, etc.)...
Small Animal Topic

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...
Large Animal Topic

Strangulating Lipomas in Horses

...based on incisional healing Gradual increase in turnout At least 2–3 months before returning to riding or training Prognosis depends on: Duration of intestinal strangulation Degree of intestinal damage Whether...
Small Animal Topic

Mast Cell Tumors

...These granules contain histamine, proteolytic enzymes (denature proteins), and vasodilatory substances responsible for the redness and swelling surrounding your pet’s tumor. These same factors can also effect the gastrointestinal tract...