Thoracocentesis

Thoracocentesis is a technique used to remove fluid or air from the pleural space. It can be used as both a diagnostic tool and a therapeutic intervention. Since the procedure may need to be performed differently depending on whether a patient presents with either a large or small change in pleural space volume, 2 different techniques are described.

Orthopedic Examination of the Forelimb in the Dog

For examination purposes, the forelimb can be anatomically divided into the paw, antebrachium, brachium, scapula, and interpositioned joints.

Garbage Ingestion

For examination purposes, the forelimb can be anatomically divided into the paw, antebrachium, brachium, scapula, and interpositioned joints.

Acute Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus in Dogs

Acute gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) is an overdistension of the stomach with gas, fluid, or ingesta combined with rotation of the stomach on its mesenteric axis.

Iris Nodule in a Cat

Acute gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) is an overdistension of the stomach with gas, fluid, or ingesta combined with rotation of the stomach on its mesenteric axis.

Dogs That Chase

Acute gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) is an overdistension of the stomach with gas, fluid, or ingesta combined with rotation of the stomach on its mesenteric axis.

Feline Hypokalemic Myopathy

Acute gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) is an overdistension of the stomach with gas, fluid, or ingesta combined with rotation of the stomach on its mesenteric axis.