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Small Animal Topic

Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus

...commonly seen because of the hypoxia. The lining of the entire gastrointestinal tract is at risk of cell death and sloughing. Devitalization of the gastrointestinal tract can allow bacteria to...
Small Animal Topic

Diaphragmatic Hernia

...organs, such as the liver or intestines, can become adhered in the chest cavity and your pet may exhibit signs associated with liver or gastrointestinal disease such as vomiting or...
Honored Mentor

Louise Southwood

...of equine gastrointestinal surgery, as a scientist and a surgeon, continues to influence not only the residents, fellows, and surgeons around her, but also the horses under her care. Dr....
Large Animal Topic

Granulosa Cell Tumors of the Equine Ovary

...mare to be held off feed for a period of time prior to the procedure in order to decrease the fill of her gastrointestinal tract. This approach is advantageous because...
Large Animal Topic

Colic in Horses

...absence of gastrointestinal sounds, abnormal color of mucous membranes (gums; Figure 4 shows gums that are too dark—this horse should be evaluated by a veterinarian immediately), skin turgor, digital pulses...
Small Animal Topic

Parathyroid Tumors

...out through the kidneys into the urine, calcium-based urinary stones (urolithiasis) can appear in the urinary bladder, ureters, or kidneys. Hypercalcemia also affects intestinal function; some pets may vomit, become...
Small Animal Topic

Hepatic Microvascular Dysplasia or Portal Atresia

...have normal life spans. Dogs with gastrointestinal signs or partial or focal seizures, however, may show no improvement, possible because they have other diseases besides HMD. Occasionally dogs with HMD...
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Volunteer With ACVS

...biomechanics, gastrointestinal surgery, general soft tissue surgery, hepatic surgery and disease management, imaging and radiology, interventional/minimally invasive surgery, kinetics/kinematic gait analysis, neurosurgery, oncologic surgery, pharmacology and toxicology, reconstructive surgery, respiratory...
Large Animal Topic

Cryptorchidism (Undescended Testicles) in Horses

...procedure, there are always risks of complications which may include: Complications while under general anesthesia Excessive/uncontrolled hemorrhage Inadvertent damage to the gastrointestinal Surgical site infection Post-operative swelling Incisional site breakdown,...
Large Animal Topic

Laminitis in Horses

...Primary Causes Grain overload Ingestion of lush grass Severe intestinal disease: Surgical colic or diarrhea Sepsis (circulating bacteria in the blood stream) due to, but not limited to: Pleuropneumonia Uterine...