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...
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...
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,...
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Volunteer With ACVS

...on topics related to veterinary surgery. All volunteers are welcome; however, there is a particular need for the following areas of expertise: 3D printing and implant testing, biomechanics, gastrointestinal surgery,...
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...
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...