Surgery

They're anything but predictable and unfortunately very common. Here's what veterinarians need to keep top of mind when managing this malignancy.

The tale of a veterinary associate who performed surgery even though the client couldnt paydefying corporates directive to euthanizeelicits strong opinions.

Results from the Golden Retriever Lifetime Study by Morris Animal Foundation focus on golden retrievers, but report posits data could apply to other large breeds.

Because the clinical signs of transitional cell carcinomas can mimic UTIs, some veterinary patients arent benefiting from early detection, proper diagnosis and treatment. Use these tools when treating high-risk breeds and help these dogs live longer, happier lives.

Practicing evidence-based veterinary medicine is all well and good when the evidence is clear-cut. But as articular cartilage expert Dr. Emma Adam knows, the data on use of hyaluronic acid in horses are often ambiguous.

If Gov. Cuomo signs the bill passed by the state Assembly, New York will impose a civil penalty of $1,000 on people who perform onychectomies, partial or complete phalangectomies, or tendonectomies on cats without a therapeutic purpose.

Time is of the essence when determining whether an equine patient has this potentially life-threatening problem. So, make sure you know what diagnostic clues to look forand what could be a red herring.

When a veterinary patient presents with sneezing and obstructive nasal breathing in your practice, how are you diagnosing the patient? Take the quiz to see if you're right.

Just like in people, proper rehabilitation in pets requires exercise, but you dont need to have lots of fancy equipment to make it happen. Heres what you need to know before devising a rehab program, plus some exercises that any practitioner can employ.

Osteosarcoma is a highly aggressive and locally destructive cancer in veterinary patients. Heres the latest on diagnosis, treatment and prognosis for these common bone tumors in dogs and cats.

Veterinary surgeons: Not familiar with wound soaker catheters? Youll want to be. They are easy to place and remove and can simplify your local pain control regimen for some surgical patients.

Adding locoregional anesthetics into routine ovariohysterectomy and orchiectomy protocols is a rapid, safe and inexpensive way to enhance pain control for our veterinary patients.

Extra! Extra! Read all about how when it comes to excess teeth, more isnt always merrier for your veterinary patients.

The smaller vial is expected to be available later this year.

An untouched food bowl is bad for patient health and client perceptions. Heres how to partner with pet owners to catch and control inappetence in your veterinary oncology patients.

Veterinary specialists David Dycus, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS-SA, and Matthew Brunke, DVM, DACVSMR, CCRP, CVPP, CVA, weigh in on how to motivate clients and what to charge for your services.

For veterinarians, theyre painted in a brighter light than other equine delivery methods, but in actuality come with enough complications that should be considered. Lets explore, stage by stage.

This dog was referred to an oncologist because of a mass identified by its primary veterinarian. Work through this case with the team at the University of Tennessee to find out what happens once a patient is referred.

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.