Large Animal Topic

Urolithiasis in Small Ruminants

...to determine whether diet or other factors could increase the risk of urolithiasis within the herd. Urethral Process Amputation: The urethral process is a very short, narrow tube-like structure on...
Small Animal Topic

Urinary Obstruction in Dogs

...The urinary bladder may rupture and spill urine into the dog’s abdomen with complete obstruction. Dogs with total urethral obstruction will die within days if the obstruction is not relieved....
Small Animal Topic

Anal Sac Tumors in Dogs

...presence of lymph node involvement. Surgical removal of these nodes can produce long-term relief of constipation. Some animals have had multiple surgeries to remove recurrent lymph nodes to alleviate obstructions...
Small Animal Topic

Urinary Obstruction in Male Cats

...also reported. Early neutering of cats does not cause reduction of urethral size as in some other species. Most affected cats are within 1 to 10 years of age. Signs...
Small Animal Topic

Mammary Tumors

...character of all the mammary masses and assess local lymph node enlargement. Other procedures are performed to stage the cancer (determine what type it is and where it is located...
Small Animal Topic

Castration

...(cancer) testicular torsion perineal hernia underlying urinary tract disease (urethral calculi) prostatic diseases perianal adenomas The role of neutering pets and future development of certain cancers or orthopedic disease remains...
Small Animal Topic

Urinary Stones

...small amount frequently abdominal discomfort urinary accidents Urinary stones may physically block the urine flow causing urinary obstruction that requires immediate emergency treatment. Signs of urethral stones may include: dribbling...
Small Animal Topic

Ectopic Ureter

...help with urethral sphincter tone and/or the placement of an adjustable artificial urethral sphincter. Male patients with urinary incontinence secondary to ectopic ureters can have a higher success rates (70-80%)...