Large Animal Topic

Strangulating Lipomas in Horses

...sex of the horse Previous colic episodes Recent management or feed changes Physical examination may include: Heart rate, respiratory rate, rectal temperature Mucous membrane color Gastrointestinal sounds Assessment for abdominal...
Large Animal Topic

Colic in Horses

...may include: Recent travel, changes in feed or routine, medications, other episodes of colic, deworming/vaccination schedule Physical examination may include: Heart rate, respiratory rate, rectal temperature, listening for presence or...
Small Animal Topic

Castration

...rectal tissue bloody stool irritation of the rectal area Once your pet has been diagnosed with a suspected testicular or epididymal disease process, your primary care veterinarian may recommend a...
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...
Large Animal Topic

Enucleation in Cattle

...taken to determine the type of tumor, and lymph nodes should be palpated to check for enlargement. Enucleation is most often performed as a standing procedure with local anesthesia (nerve...
Small Animal Topic

Glossectomy

...further diagnostic investigation may include: Advanced imaging of the head to better understand the extent of the tumor and determine if other local structures are affected Regional lymph node aspirates...
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

...they are about to defecate. Some affected dogs will struggle or try to bite when their tails are lifted. A complete physical examination must include digital rectal examination, since infection...
Large Animal Topic

Abomasal Displacement and Abomasal Volvulus in Cows

...Divers). Your primary care veterinarian may recommend performing the following diagnostics: Physical examination Rectal examination Simultaneous “auscultation and percussion” or “pinging” of the abdomen. A pinging noise is heard when...
Small Animal Topic

Megacolon

...defecate) The stool present in the colon is large and firm, and is easily palpable (a veterinarian can feel it easily). It is important that your veterinarian perform a rectal...