Surgery

Its never too late to correct oral problems, as long as the patients age remains top of mind.

Recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein (BMP)helpful with jaw repair and long bone defects in dogsworks wonders, is expensive ($1,000 per milligram) and requires care: If you were to get a little BMP on your instruments or glove, and you touch, say, a muscle, there would be bone growth in that muscle, says one veterinary surgeon.

By pinching the penis and flushing the urethraand following a few more stepsyou can relieve these painful obstructions and avoid complicated surgical procedures.

Veterinary dentist Dr. Jan Bellows introduces products that are making it easier for clients and veterinary practices to improve the oral health and well-being of cats and dogs.

A fear of failure, a lack of support and their brand beat up on TV and social mediaveterinarians deserve better, says Dr. Alane Cahalane during Fetch dvm360.

I'm sharing my experiences with dogs, moon bears and advanced technology at Fetch dvm360 in Baltimore. Heres what that looks like in my veterinary surgeries.

Whether you perform five surgeries a day or 40, keeping up with surgical technique advancements and striving for more efficiency will benefit you and your veterinary patients.

This case shows that while nutritional support is vitally important, care must be shown to avoid neurological complications.

Veterinary surgeon, TedX star and Fetch dvm360 keynote speaker shares what its like to practice in Asia.

The end-tidal carbon monoxide monitor is one of the most insightful pieces of anesthesia monitoring equipment available, but that doesn't mean it isn't without its challenges. Use this hack to increase its accuracy with petite veterinary patients.

From getting the wrap just right to managing issues that confound healing to using new tools that promote healing, jump into the realm of wound care with gusto.

A fierce encounter leads to injury and some dog mom remorse.

What special considerations must be considered in older pets?

Adequate nutrition is vital to getting critical patients back on their feet. Here are five pointers to help.

Heres our regular rundown of new and noteworthy veterinary products.

Dr. Kim Johnson shares tips on diagnosing and treating canine transitional cell carcinoma.

One veterinary surgeons yells. The other plays music. Team members dislike both. Heres some advice on how to clear the air and create compromises.

The compound, derived from fertilized egg yolk, was studied in a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study at Kansas State Universitys College of Veterinary Medicine.

Gastrointestinal bleeding in dogs is not uncommon. Unfortunately, the signs can be subtle. Follow this approach from Dr. Jonathan Lidbury when presented with patients with suspected GI bleeding.

Agency collaborates with human pharma company to keep hydromorphone, morphine available for surgical and trauma pain in animals during supply shortage.

Its hard, but rewarding for you and your dentistry patient. Here are the main points to keep in mind when searching for success with a surgical flap after a tooth extraction.

Veterinary expert says if you're studied up, nothing can surprise you.

These basic algorithms provide every veterinarian a framework for diagnosing cancer and deciding with pet owners on the right course of treatment for a cure, a longer life or improved quality of life.

One reader says hip replacement surgery in cats dates back over a decade.

When German shepherd Haakon suffered a ruptured bladder, the UC Davis veterinary team performed a lifesaving surgery.

After it was destroyed by a cancerous tumor, a dachshunds skull is repaired with a custom 3-D-printed titanium plate.

The veterinary team at this Florida hospital has been trying wearable sensors for patients to get round-the-clock, at-home data for dermatology, nutrition and post-surgery issues.

Specialist says localized and minimally invasive is where it's at.

Tips for reducing fear, anxiety and stress in your surgical patients (and the people who own them).

Researchers at the University of Georgia and Kansas State University have implemented new ways of using the therapy to treat horses.