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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

Granulosa Cell Tumors of the Equine Ovary

...procedure in order to decrease the fill of her gastrointestinal tract. This approach is advantageous because it allows the surgeon to have better access to the ovary and blood supply...
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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

Large Colon Resection in Horses

...gas distension. Your veterinarian will perform a thorough examination and assess severity. Physical examination may include: Heart rate, respiratory rate, rectal temperature Mucous membrane color and capillary refill time Gastrointestinal...
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...
Small Animal Topic

Pain Management

...be caused by many things: physical trauma, such as falling down or being hit by something internal organ problems, such as intestinal upset or kidney blockage surgical procedures, such as...
Small Animal Topic

Portosystemic Shunts

...is no longer able to detoxify the blood from the gastrointestinal tract. Signs of abnormal neurologic function include: ataxia (swaying as if intoxicated) seizures blindness head pressing Other signs may...
Small Animal Topic

Megacolon

...studies of the lower gastrointestinal tract, or colonoscopy may also be needed to determine cause of the condition. The final diagnosis of idiopathic megacolon is made by excluding all other...
Small Animal Topic

Perianal Fistulas

...may decrease the chance of inflammatory and allergic intestinal diseases, which are often associated with perianal fistulas. Since German shepherds are at an increased risk for the disease, heredity may...