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...
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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: May be helpful if the lameness is subtle or there are no obvious signs of...
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
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...
Small Animal Topic
Cleft Palate
...to prevent long-term nasal and lung infections and to help your pet receive proper nutrition. (Figures 7, 8) Figure 7. The large gap (yellow arrows) in the soft palate is...
