Surgeon’s Corner: Cystotomy & Scrotal Urethrostomy

When a dachshund presents with a urinary obstruction that prevents urinary catheterization, what would you do?

Coprophagia

Coprophagia is routinely encountered in our profession. This addresses causes for the behavior and possible behavior-oriented solutions.

Feline Lymphoma

Explore feline lymphoma from the most common GI presentation to mediastinal, cutaneous and peripheral nodal, as well as the many extranodal forms of the disease.

Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy of the Liver

Knowing the sample size needed, and which device and technique to use are important considerations when performing ultrasound-guided hepatic biopsy.

Parasites of Backyard Chickens

Lice, fleas, and mites of various species are common in chickens, as are a number of endoparasites. What should your management approach be to get rid of these parasites?

Chronic Cough in a Dalmatian

A 3-year-old Dalmatian presents for a persistent and progressively worsening cough of approximately 1 month duration. Based on these clinical findings, what is your diagnosis?

Heart Murmurs in Cats

Follow this stepwise algorithm to diagnose the cause of a heart murmur in cats of any age.

Allergic Dermatitis in a Puppy: More Than Meets the Ear

Dermatitis and otitis are common canine presentations that require astute management. How should you approach these cases?

Diagnosing Liver Disease

Waxing and waning GI and neuropathic signs may signal insidious liver disease, which can be diagnosed by combining mostly simple diagnostic steps.

Cough, Diarrhea, & Incorrect Assumptions

Kennel cough, tracheal collapse, and lungworm infection were rule-outs in this puppy, omitting other causes that could have been deadly.

Canine Importation: Time for Discussion

Importation of rescued dogs from South Korea has likely resulted in transmission of H3N2 canine influenza to North America with potential major impacts.

Ballito Veterinary Hospital: All Creatures Large and Small

James Herriot style care at this South African clinic includes everything from rabid puppies and crocodiles to farm animals and pampered pets.

To Cut or Not to Cut: Poor Appetite in a Dog

A 9-year-old Yorkshire terrier presented with a 3-day history of inappetence and a single vomiting episode. Based on the clinical findings, should this dog go to surgery?