Small Animal Topic

Chylothorax

...material into an intestinal lymphatic vessel or lymph node to allow for the delineation of TD anatomy and confirm TDL after surgery (lymphangiography, Figure 2). Another technique that has shown...
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

Perianal Fistulas

...early lesions is good; however, recurrence is common, particularly in dogs with moderate to severe disease. Chronic damage to the perineal region by perianal fistulas or after multiple surgeries may...
Small Animal Topic

Urinary Stones

...allow any further stones to pass without causing an obstruction. This procedure is called a urethrostomy. A common procedure in male cats that become obstructed is called a perineal urethrostomy,...
Large Animal Topic

Cesarean Section in Cattle

...she may need an epidural (a nerve block of her perineal region) prior to surgery to reduce the amount of straining. Your veterinarian may recommend antibiotics & non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs....