Pyometra is a common and serious illness in adult intact dogs and cats. Because a patient experiencing pyometra may deteriorate rapidly, this condition requires emergency intervention.
|Articles|August 1, 2011
Idea Exchange: Sack pricey slings by making your own
These D.I.Y. slings can help your patients with limited mobility.
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We can thank some resourceful clients for inventing the inexpensive sling we use in our practice. When their 100-lb dog was recovering from hindlimb amputation surgery, our clients made a sling for it by cutting the sides out of a reusable grocery bag. These bags can be found at many stores for $1 or less, so they are easy to replace when the slings become soiled, lost, or damaged.
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Dr. Tom Taylor
Waterloo, Iowa
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