Large Animal Topic

Standing Equine Laparoscopic Ovariectomy

...result with a reduced period of convalescence. Pre-Operative Preparation: Since the ovaries are located in the abdomen immediately adjacent to the gastrointestinal tract it is important to withhold feed for...
Honored Mentor

Donald F. Smith

...whose knowledge of the anatomy of the bovine intestinal track was amazing. He taught us with great passion and kindness. He also guided us in professional behavior and ethics. Thank...
Small Animal Topic

Extrahepatic Biliary Tract Obstruction

Extrahepatic biliary tract obstruction (EHBO) is the blockage of the normal flow of bile from the liver to the intestinal tract. The most common causes of EHBO include: pancreatic disease...
Small Animal Topic

Gallbladder Mucocele

...gastrointestinal upset (Figure 1). Up to half of pets with gallbladder mucoceles have a gallbladder rupture at the time of diagnosis and this number can be greatly reduced with early...
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...