Small Animal Topic

Mandibular Fractures

...of the body before focusing on the mandible. Thoracic (chest) injuries often occur concomitantly and may manifest as pulmonary contusions (bruising of the lungs), pneumothorax (punctured lung), diaphragmatic hernia, and...
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...
Small Animal Topic

Hip Luxation

...and orthopedic evaluation should be performed due to the possibility of concurrent trauma. The force required to produce hip luxation can also damage the urinary system, lungs, heart, or other...
Small Animal Topic

Thyroid Tumors

...jugular vein, one of the major vessels that drains blood from the head. Tumors cells released into this blood vessel can spread to the lungs; however, this 10-year-old dog lived...
Small Animal Topic

Tracheal Collapse

...into the bronchi (the tubes that feed air into the lungs), resulting in severe airway compromise in your pet. Small breed dogs are most commonly affected with the disease, particularly...
Large Animal Topic

Lameness in Horses

...hand, on a lunge line, or occasionally while the horse is being ridden. Flexion Tests: These may be helpful if the lameness is subtle or there are no obvious signs...
Small Animal Topic

Extrahepatic Biliary Tract Obstruction

...red blood cell breakdown products in the blood has a negative effect on many organs, including the heart, kidneys, lungs and brain. If bile salts are blocked from getting into...
Large Animal Topic

Abomasal Displacement and Abomasal Volvulus in Cows

...to occur if they have other illnesses, health problems (e.g., respiratory (lung) disease) or are severely dehydrated After surgery, return cows to the herd with no special post-operative management unless...
Small Animal Topic

Femoral Capital Physeal Fractures

...or soft tissue injuries (i.e. bruised lungs, organ laceration, etc.) which additional radiographs or more advanced imaging modalities can diagnose. Bloodwork to evaluate the overall health of your pet will...
Small Animal Topic

Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus

...the abdomen loss of blood flow to the lining of the stomach rupture of the stomach wall pressure on the diaphragm preventing the lungs from adequately expanding leading to decreased...