Surgery & Wound Management

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common problem in small animal medicine. It is estimated to affect 20% of the United States' canine population, translating to over 10 million dogs.

Foreign body ingestion is particularly a problem in ferrets less than one year of age.

Wound healing begins with insult to soft tissue, whether it be surgical or traumatic.

In general, ferrets are hardy and make excellent surgical candidates.

Surgical fenestration of the intervertebral space provides a means of prophylaxis on disk disease.

The small intestine is composed of four layers of tissue, the tunica mucosa, tunica submucosa (provides the main holding power in the intestine), tunica muscularis (the inner circular layer and outer longitudinal layer), and tunica serosa.

A simple ventral midline celiotomy provides limited exposure to most abdominal organs in birds.

The respiratory system of birds is significantly different, both physiologically and anatomically, from that of mammals.

Intervertebral disk disease (IVDD) is one of the most common conditions affecting chondrodystrophic dogs. Signalment, history and thorough neurologic examination are paramount in diagnosing and determining a treatment plan for animals affected with IVDD.

You may know these tips, but do you follow through?

Stillwater, Okla. - It began with the college newspaper's interview with a philanthropist who said she wanted to redirect her $5 million gift to Oklahoma State University's Center for Veterinary Health Sciences because of the way animals used in teaching and research there were treated.

Learn more about this laparoscopic procedure.

Before gas sterilization, arrange the endoscopic instruments inside the laparoscope box.

Germantown, Md. -- The American College of Veterinary Surgeons added 65 new diplomates who passed the latest board-certification exam, the ACVS announced.

Award surgery patients for their bravery.

Animal advocates say sterilization?not euthanasia?is key to ending abundance of homeless animals.

Attract clients like refrigerator magnets.

Gastric dilatation-volvulus, or bloat, is a common occurrence in large- and giant-breed dogs.

Last month's column covered limb sparing in dogs for the treatment of appendicular tumors, namely sarcomas. This month, I will briefly review the use of limb sparing for other, less common, more challenging, anatomic sites.

Madison, Wis. - The University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine is recruiting for a clinical trial designed to evaluate pain relief in post-surgical patients.

The results of this study provide support for various treatment strategies based on clinical presentation, owner finances, and the clinician's competency.

Amputation remains the standard of care to address most primary tumors of the appendicular skeleton. But in certain cases, a limb-sparing surgical procedure may be an option.

Globe removal is indicated in patients with blind, painful eyes or patients with nonresectable intraocular tumors.

The results of this study provide support for various treatment strategies based on clinical presentation, owner finances, and the clinician's competency.

Your clients' trees may be a little more bare this year thanks to their pets.