Treating the large oronasal defects
The key is to develop a revision plan that is based on good surgical principles and addresses shortcomings of the original closure.
Medical/Clinical
Canine respiratory disease-stricken San Diego shelter puts a pause on surrenders
Due to occurrences of Strep zoo and a bacterial infection called Mycoplasma, the San Diego Humane Society is limiting its dog intake to stray animals through Dec. 1
Nonsurgical treatment for canine osteosarcoma to be explored in new study
The new research is set to evaluate the effectiveness of a novel drug combination tailored to giant-breed dogs diagnosed with osteosarcoma.
Cannabinoids: It’s all about the pet
The use of cannabinoids in veterinary medicine is growing. What is less clear is the treatment across veterinary species, and the first necessary step into the use of cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabidiolic acid (CBDA) is to assess the pharmacokinetics in the species of intent.
Keeping the ‘bugs’ in balance: GI microbiome health matters
Given the microbiota in the gut help support overall health, maintaining a balance between beneficial and potentially pathogenic bacteria is important.
How does patient age impact surgery and eventual recovery?
Older veterinary patients may present with significant comorbidities seen less commonly in younger patients. Much like in human medicine, the age of an animal patient can have an important influence on the treatment plans.
Busting EBVM misconceptions
Despite the fact studies have shown EBVM improves clinical outcomes—which, after all, is the most important metric by which any treatment should be judged—misconceptions about, and barriers to, its persist.
Tips for implementing a triage system
An efficient and quick triage should be implemented on every emergency patient presented to a veterinary facility, allowing for rapid identification of the urgent problems and the ability to provide immediate treatment of potential life-threatening conditions.
Repairing oronasal fistulae with double flaps
This technique may only be used to treat pre-existing oronasal fistulas, but not for treatment of fistulas discovered at the time of extraction of the maxillary canine tooth.
Repairing oronasal fistulae with double flaps
This technique may only be used to treat pre-existing oronasal fistulas, but not for treatment of fistulas discovered at the time of extraction of the maxillary canine tooth.