Philip A. Bushby, DVM, DACVS

Department of Clinical Sciences

College of Veterinary Medicine

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS 39762

Articles

Breaking down the optimal spay-neuter timing debate

Dr. Philip Bushby has thoughts on this now more complex question and how to work with clients to come to the best decision.

Best of the updated spay-neuter guidelines

Task force member Dr. Philip Bushby discusses what he feels is the most important message delivered in the update.

Spay/neuter in unusual cases (cryptorchidism, mammary hyperplasia, etc.) (Proceedings)

Not all spays and neuters are "routine." Cryptorchids, hermaphrodites, uterus unicornis, mammary hyperplasia and lactation may present surgical challenges, but approaches to each of these unusual cases are actually quite simple.

Infectious disease control in the shelter environment (Proceedings)

Between 6 and 8 million dogs and cats are admitted to animal shelters each year in the United States. Often the animals admitted are unvaccinated, undernourished, stressed, and carrying one or more diseases. Infection disease control should be an essential component of the care of any animal admitted to a shelter.

Exploring the ASV's guidelines for standards of care in animal shelters (Proceedings)

The development of the Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters was a three-year project of the Association of Shelter Veterinarians. It culminated in the publication of the "Standards" document in December 2010.

Preventing and managing spay neuter complications (Proceedings)

Surgical complications are always a possibility in spay/neuter surgeries, but certain practices can help minimize problems. Obviously, prevention of complications is the best approach, but early recognition of problems and effective management of problems are the keys to ensuring excellent patient care and successful recovery from surgery.