Small Animal Topic

Otitis Externa

...with otitis externa may start out with mild signs, but can progress with time or failed treatment attempts such as: scratching their ears or shaking their heads ears may be...
Small Animal Topic

Lung Lobe Tumors

...longer when the tumor is smaller or located on the periphery of the lung lobe (15–17.5 months), when the lymph nodes are small (20 months) and when the tumor can...
Small Animal Topic

Nasopharyngeal Polyps

...signs may include: head shaking, discharge from the ear canal, pawing or scratching at the ear, abnormal eye movements (nystagmus), head tilt, loss of balance (ataxia), change in appearance of...
Small Animal Topic

Canine Hip Dysplasia

...continual abnormal movement of the femoral head (ball) deforms the acetabulum (socket). The long-term response to this joint laxity is the progressive loss of cartilage, the development of scar tissue...
Large Animal Topic

Dystocia in Horses

...is “diver’s position” with the both front feet and the head coming out first. If there is no significant progress within 10-15 minutes or the foal is positioned abnormally; prompt...
Small Animal Topic

Glossectomy

...further diagnostic investigation may include: Advanced imaging of the head to better understand the extent of the tumor and determine if other local structures are affected Regional lymph node aspirates...
Small Animal Topic

Oral Tumors

...salivation and/or sanguinous (i.e., bloody) oral discharge Facial swelling/ asymmetry Enlarged cervical lymph nodes Difficulty in chewing food or opening mouth Dropping food from mouth Visible mass Loose teeth (especially...
Large Animal Topic

Ophthalmology Surgical Emergencies in Horses

Horses are predisposed to injure their eye, skull, and soft tissue structures of the head due to their living conditions, their curious and sometimes flighty behavior and the prominent location...
Small Animal Topic

Diaphragmatic Hernia

...rapid, shallow breathing pattern abnormal breathing posture with extended head and neck If the initial insult is tolerated, a diaphragmatic hernia may be diagnosed later in life. Over time, abdominal...