Surgical Topics...

Information on soft tissue, neuro and orthopedic surgery.
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"Surgical topics" have been divided into 4 tables (not alphabetically): soft tissue, neuro-surgery, orthopedic surgery, and miscellaneous.
There are 2 ways to locate a condition or topic:
- Look in the appropriate table under the type of surgery (e. g. "bladder stones", "fracture repair" etc.).
- Or use the "find" key (ctrl F) and type the condition you are searching (e. g. "TPLO").

PLEASE NOTE: Even though these links are from reliable sources, your surgeon may or may not agree with everything written.
WARNING: Some of the links contain some fairly graphic pictures!!!

SOFT TISSUE SURGERY

Abdominal surgery

What is the spleen? Splenectomy

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=1394
 

Spleen removal, Splenectomy

http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/SplenicMassesinDogs/
 

Hemangiosarcoma (HSA)

http://caninecancerawareness.org/html/CanineCancerHemangiosarcoma.html
 

Adrenal gland removal (Adrenalectomy)

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=618
 

Porto-systemic shunt (PSS)

http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/PortosystemicShunts(PSS)/
 

Hepatic microvascular dysplasia

http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/HMD/
 

Gallbladder surgery

  http://vetsurgerycentral.com/gallbladder.htm

Female reproductive surgery

Spay, ovariohysterectomy

http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/Ovariohysterectomy/
  Early spay and neuter controversy - the accusation  
http://caninesports.com/SpayNeuter.html
  Early spay and neuter controversy - the rebuttals 

http://www.veterinarypracticenews.com/letters-to-the-editor/letters-to-the-editor-2009_03.aspx

http://sheltermedicine.com/documents/Zink%20rebuttal.doc 
 

Pyometra

http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/PyometrainDogsCats/
  

Pyometra by Dr Zeltzman

 http://dogtime.com/experts/82
 

Mammary tumors (breast cancer)

http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/MammaryTumorsinCatsandDogs/
 

Vulvar fold dermatitis, redundant vulvar fold (vulvoplasty, episioplasty)

http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/VulvarFoldDermatitis/
 

Vaginal prolapse

http://www.vetinfo.com/dencyclopedia/devagprolap.html
 

Cesarean Section (C-section)

  http://www.vetsurgerycentral.com/csection.htm

Male reproductive surgery

Neuter (castration)

http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/CastrationinDogsCats/
   Cryptorchidism in Dogs http://www.petplace.com/dogs/cryptorchidism-in-dogs/page1.aspx
   Cryptorchidism in Cats http://www.petplace.com/cats/cryptorchidism-in-cats/page1.aspx
   Neuticles (testicular implants) www.neuticles.com
 

Prostate

  http://www.vetsurgerycentral.com/prostate.htm

Urinary surgery

Ectopic ureter

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=1724
 

Urinary incontinence (Medical and surgical treatment)

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=1724
 

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=2457
 

Kidney transplants in cats

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=1349
   Kidney tumors (nephrectomy) http://www.vetsurgerycentral.com/nephrectomy.htm
 

Transitional cell carcinoma (TCC)

http://caninecancerawareness.org/html/CanineCancerTransCellCarcinoma.html
 

Urethra surgery, blocked urethra - dog

http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/UrethralObstructionDogs/
 

Urinary blockage in cats, Perineal urethrostomy (P/U, PU)

http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/UrethralObstructionCats/
   Urethral prolapse http://www.petplace.com/dogs/urethral-prolapse-and-neoplasia/page1.aspx
 

Bladder stones (Nice pictures !!!)

http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/Urolithiasis(UrinaryStones)/
 

Uric Acid Stones in Dalmatians

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=1683
 

Canine Struvite Stones

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=460
 

Oxalate bladder stones in dogs

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=662
 

Oxalate bladder stones in cats

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=1741
 

Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD)

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=611
   Feline Idiopathic Cystitis (FIC)

http://www.petplace.com/cats/feline-idiopathic-cystitis-fic/page1.aspx

   Perirenal Pseudocysts http://www.petplace.com/cats/perinephric-pseudocysts/page1.aspx
     Kidney Dialysis or "Continuous renal replacement therapy" centers for acute renal failure . Advanced Critical Care. Tustin, CA. (949) 654-8950
. CA Animal Referral. Santa Barbara, CA (805) 899-2273
. Center for Specialized Vet Care. Westbury, NY. (516) 420-0000
. Chicago Vet Kidney Center. Buffalo Grove, IL. (847) 459-7535
. City of Angels Vet Specialty Center. Culver City, CA. (310) 6100
. Louisiana State University. Baton Rouge, LA. (225) 578-9600
. Vet Specialists of South Florida. Cooper City, FL. (945) 432-5611
   Kidney failure www.thepetcenter.com/gen/kf.html
   Acute kidney failure www.petplace.com/dogs/acute-renal-kidney-failure-in-dogs/page1.aspx
   Chronic kidney failure www.petplace.com/dogs/chronic-renal-kidney-failure-in-dogs/page1.aspx
 GI surgery "Exploratory" http://www.vetsurgerycentral.com/Ab_exploratory.htm
  

GI foreign body

http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/GastrointestinalForeignBodies
 

Intussusception

http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/Intussusception/
 

Colectomy (Megacolon)

http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/MegacoloninCats/
 

Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV), "bloat", "torsion"

http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/GastricDilatationVolvulus/
 

Perianal Fistulas (PAF)

http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/PerianalFistulasinDogs/
 

Anal sac surgery

http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/AnalSacTumors/
 

Anal sac adenocarcinoma

http://caninecancerawareness.org/html/CanineCancerAdenocarcinoma.html
    Stomach surgery http://www.petplace.com/dogs/gastric-stomach-foreign-body-in-dogs/page1.aspx

Thoracic surgery

Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA)

http://csuvets.colostate.edu/pda.htm
 

Patent Right Aortic Arch (PRAA)

http://www.vetinfo.com/dencyclopedia/devasringan.html
 

Lung lobe tumor

http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/LungLobeTumors/
 

"Keyhole" lung biopsy

http://avmajournals.avma.org/doi/abs/10.2460/javma.2002.221.1453?prevSearch=allfield%3A%28keyhole%29
 

Esophagus surgery

  http://www.vetsurgerycentral.com/esophageal_foreignbody.htm
 

Chylothorax

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=2410
 

Pneumothorax

http://www.petplace.com/dogs/pneumothorax-in-dogs/page1.aspx
 

Pyothorax

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=2029
   Pericardial disease or effusion, pericardectomy http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.jsp?cfile=htm/bc/11219.htm

Head and neck surgery

Thyroidectomy - dog

http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/ThyroidTumorsinDogs/
 

Thyroid gland surgery - cat - thyroidectomy

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=509
 

Feline hyperthyroidism: Iodine 131 radiotherapy

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=517
 

Hyperthyroidism in cats

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=138
    Hyperparathyroidism http://www.petplace.com/dogs/hyperparathyroidism-in-dogs/page1.aspx
 

Enucleation (Eyeball removal)

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=569
 

Tonsillectomy (Tonsils)

  http://www.sniksnak.com/doghealth/tonsillitis.html
 

Salivary glands, sialocele,  mucocele

http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/SalivaryMucocele/
 

Megaesophagus

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=604
http://www.marvistavet.com/html/body_megaesophagus.html
http://www.vetinfo4dogs.com/dogmega.html
http://www.caninemegaesophagus.org/
    Coupage - a video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrTqco9_jiE
   The "Bailey chair" http://petprojectblog.com/archives/dogs/megaesophagus-and-the-bailey-chair/
http://www.ehow.com/how_4843356_build-bailey-chair-dogs.html
   Rhinotomy (@ the bottom) http://www.animalnetwork.com/petindustry/vpn/ooweb0210.asp

Upper airway surgery

Brachycephalic Syndrome

http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/BrachycephalicSyndrome/
 

Stenotic nares

http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/BrachycephalicSyndrome/
 

Everted laryngeal saccules

http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/BrachycephalicSyndrome/
 

Elongated soft palate

http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/BrachycephalicSyndrome/
 

Laryngeal paralysis ("Tie back") ("Lar Par")

http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/LaryngealParalysis/
   Yahoo group for dogs with laryngeal paralysis http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/LP/
    Aspiration pneumonia   http://www.petplace.com/dogs/aspiration-pneumonia-in-dogs/page1.aspx
     Coupage - a video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrTqco9_jiE 
 

Collapsing trachea, tracheal collase

http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/TrachealCollapse/
 

Cleft Palate

http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/CleftPalate/

Ear surgery

"Ear polyps" in cats

http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/NasopharyngealPolyps/
 

Otitis externa

http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/OtitisExterna/
 

Lateral Ear Canal Resection ("Zepp")

http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/OtitisExterna/
 

Vertical Ear Canal Ablation

http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/OtitisExterna/
 

Total Ear Canal Ablation (TECA)

http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/OtitisExterna/

http://www.dolittler.com/2008/07/09/dog.cat.veterinary.veterinarian.ear.infection.otitis.externa.TECA.surgery.html
 

Bulla osteotomy

http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/OtitisExterna/
 

Horner's Syndrome

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx
 

Ear hematoma

http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/AuralHematoma/
 

Vestibular disease

http://www.vetinfo.com/dencyclopedia/devestib.html

Hernias

Umbilical hernia

 http://www.petplace.com/dogs/umbilical-hernia-in-dogs/page1.aspx
 

Perineal Hernia

http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/PerinealHerniasintheDogandCat/
 

Diaphragmatic hernia

 http://www.petplace.com/dogs/diaphragmatic-hernia-in-dogs/page1.aspx
 Skin surgery

Lipoma (fatty tumor)

http://www.vetinfo.com/dencyclopedia/delipoma.html
 

Feline "vaccine associated" fibrosarcoma (FSA)

http://www.avma.org/vafstf/ownbroch.asp

 
 

Perianal adenoma

http://www.vetinfo.com/dencyclopedia/deperadenoma.html
 

Histiocytoma

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=1676
 

Hemangiopericytoma

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=1518
 

Cat abscess from bite wound

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=550
 

Dermoid sinus

http://rhodesianridgebackhealth.org/resources.html#dermoid
 

Hygroma

http://www.vetinfo.com/dencyclopedia/dehygroma.htmlhttp://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=2491
 

Cat declaw

http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/DeclawinginCats/
 Miscellaneous

Fine-Needle Aspirate (FNA)

http://www.healthypet.com/library_view.aspx?ID=146&sid=1
   Tail amputation I really couldn't find anything scientific, so this is someone's blog.  I don't agree with some things, but it is a pet owner's version of the story - with a picture.
http://pets.families.com/blog/moose-update-hes-healing-and-were-all-adjusting
  

Screw tail, corkscrew tail, ingrown tail

 http://fbrnetworknews.blogspot.com/search?q=corkscrew+tail

 

NEURO-SURGER AND NEUROLOGY

Surgery

Intervertebral Disk Disease (IVDD)

http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/IntervertebralDiscDisease/
 

What to do when paralysis strikes?

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=370
 

"Slipped disc" in the back

 http://www.vetsurgerycentral.com/disc.htm
 

Wobbler syndrome (Cervical Vertebral Instability)

 http://vetmed.illinois.edu/petcolumns/showarticle.cfm?id=205
 

Von Willebrand's Disease

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=1637
 

Atlantoaxial subluxation

 http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/AtlantoaxialInstability/
 

Lumbosacral syndrome (Cauda equina)

 http://www.sniksnak.com/doghealth/lumbosacral.html
 

Hydrocephalus ("water on the brain")

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=2324

Degenerative Myelopathy (DM)

General information - considered controversial by some neurologists

http://neuro.vetmed.ufl.edu/neuro/DM_Web/DMofGS.htm
  

Info on the disease and the test

 http://www.caninegeneticdiseases.net/DM/mainDM.htm
   Comparison to Lou Gehrig's disease http://www.physorg.com/news151861941.html
   Comparison to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)

http://www.pnas.org/content/106/8/2794.full.pdf+html?sid=9653e716-b516-4587-936b-8a7bbfaf40a4
Syringomyelia
Chiari-like malformation in Cavalier King Charles		 A good summary (click on Syringomyelia) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cavalier_King_Charles_Spaniel
   Thorough reviews http://sm.cavaliertalk.com/
http://www.cavalierhealth.org/syringomyelia.htm
   A thorough review by a British neurologist http://www.veterinary-neurologist.co.uk/faq.htm
  

NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART!!!  A video about pure breeds, including a video of CKCs with syringomyelia

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3O0l0f50AAk&feature=related
Exercise-Induced Collapse A video on EIC http://www.vdl.umn.edu/vdl/ourservices/canineneuromuscular/faq/home.html#EIC
   Minnesota Vet Diagnostic Laboratory http://www.cvm.umn.edu/vdl/ourservices/canineneuromuscular/home.html
   An article on EIC http://www.working-retriever.com/library/staylor.html
 Imaging

Myelogram, CAT scan and MRI

 http://www.vetsurgerycentral.com/myelogram.htm
  

MRI center in Easton, PA

 http://www.animalscan.org/
 

 
   X-rays, radiographs, radiology http://www.petplace.com/dogs/abdominal-radiograph-x-ray-in-dogs/page1.aspx
   Ultrasound http://www.petplace.com/dogs/abdominal-ultrasound-in-dogs/page1.aspx
  

Miscellaneous

   		6 web sites with canine carts http://www.wheelchairsfordogs.com
http://www.doggon.com/home.html
http://www.eddieswheels.com
http://www.k9carts.com
http://www.pet-mobile.net
http://www.handicappedpets.com
      Protect-a-pet for paralyzed pets http://www.k9-carts.com/K9-Carts-Products/protect-a-pet.php http://www.k9-carts.com/K9-Carts-Products/protect-a-pet.php
   Booties, beds, CART RENTAL, steps... http://www.handicappedpets.com
 

Walkabout Harness

 http://www.walkaboutharnesses.com
   Splints etc www.orthovet.com
  Bottoms Up Leash  www.bottomsupleash.com
   Slings www.k9caddie.com
   Slings for weakness/paralysis of back legs http://www.ruffwear.com/Web-Master-Harness?sc=2&category=1131
       Wound protection, hygroma www.dogleggs.com
   Bandage protection, Medipaw medivetproducts.com
   Garment/body suit for wounds http://www.k9topcoat.com/
   Booties (foot protection), booties and splint for carpus/ tarsus support http://www.ruffwear.com/Barkn-Boots-Skyliner

http://www.therapaw.com/Therapaw.asp
   Muzzles www.dogmuzzle.com
    Info on crate training, housebreaking, agility and Brittany Spaniels www.mtviewbrittanys.com
 

Brain and spinal tumors

  http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.jsp?cfile=htm/bc/101800.htm
 

Meningioma (brain tumor)

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=1995
 

Fibro-cartilagenous embolus (FCE)

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=1663
 

Myasthenia gravis

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=1544
   Positive Tensilon text http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7YX9kuWrxA
 

Granulomatous Meningoencephalitis (GME)

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=2074
   Spondylosis deformans

http://www.dogstuff.info/spondylosis_deformans_lanting.html

ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY

Fracture repair

General information, Leg fracture

http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/LegFractures/
 

External fixator

 http://www.vetsurgerycentral.com/esf.htm
 

Hit by a car (HBC)

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=2378

Shoulder surgery

Shoulder OCD

http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/OsteochondrosisoftheShoulder/

Elbow surgery

Elbow dysplasia (UAP, FCP, OCD)

http://www.vetinfo.com/dencyclopedia/deelbdysp.html
   Incomplete ossification of the humeral condyle in Spaniels http://www.irishveterinaryjournal.com/Links/PDFs/CE-Small/CESA_July_06*.pdf

Hip surgery

Hip dysplasia (1)

http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/HipDysplasiainDogs/
 

Hip dysplasia (2)

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=1916
 

Juvenile Pubic Symphysiodesis (JPS)

http://www.vetsurgerycentral.com/jps.htm
   Triple Pelvic Osteotomy (TPO) http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/TriplePelvicOsteotomy/
 

Femoral Head Ostectomy (FHO)

http://www.vetinfo.com/dencyclopedia/defemhead.html
 

Total Hip Replacement (THR)

http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/TotalHipReplacement(THR)inDogs/
 

Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease(aseptic or avascular necrosis of the femoral head)

http://www.vetinfo.com/dencyclopedia/deleggcp.html
 

Hip dislocation (luxation)

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=2210

Knee surgery

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tear

http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/CranialCruciateLigamentRupture/
 

Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO) (the best explanation anywhere!)

http://michvet.com/library/surgery_tplo.asp
 

Patellar luxation (MPL, LPL)

http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/MedialPatellarLuxations/

Miscellaneous

Arthritis (Degenerative Joint Disease, DJD)

http://www.healthypet.com/library_view.aspx?ID=33&sid=1

 
   Arthritis by Dr Zeltzman http://dogtime.com/experts/82
   Lameness

http://www.petplace.com/dogs/lameness-in-dogs/page1.aspx 
   Immune-Mediated Poly-Arthritis (just for you Mandy :-) in Akitas etc. http://www.vin.com/proceedings/Proceedings.plx?CID=WSAVA2003&PID=6505&O=Generic
 

Dasuquin(Glucosamine)

http://www.nutramaxlabs.com/products/animal/dasuquin/index.asp
   J/D diet http://www.hillspet.com
 

Physical therapy (PT)

http://www.vet.utk.edu/clinical/rehab/
 

Physical Therapy for Arthritic Patients

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=1662
  Stem cell therapy 

http://www.medivet-america.com/faqs.html

 

How to massage your pet?

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=1662
 

Jaw fractures

  http://www.vetsurgerycentral.com/mandibular_fractures.htm
 

Jaw removal: Maxillectomy, Mandibulectomy

http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/MandibulectomyandMaxillectomy/
 

Craniomandibular Osteopathy

http://www.vetinfo.com/dencyclopedia/decrosteopathy.html
 

Masticatory Myositis

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=1755
 

Leg amputation

 http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/LimbAmputation/
     

Limb sparing surgery

http://vetsurgerycentral.com/Limb_spare.htm
 

Panosteitis

http://www.vetinfo.com/dencyclopedia/depano.html
 

Radial nerve paralysis

http://www.vetinfo.com/dencyclopedia/deradnerve.html
 

Arthrodesis

 http://www.vetsurgerycentral.com/arthrodesis.htm
 

Joint tap (Arthrocentesis)

 http://www.petplace.com/dogs/arthrocentesis-in-dogs/page1.aspx
 

Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy (HOD)

http://www.vetinfo.com/dencyclopedia/dehod.html
 

Achilles tendon rupture

 http://www.vetsurgerycentral.com/gastroc_rupture.htm
   Digital tendon rupture http://www.vetsurgerycentral.com/digital_tendon.htm
   Infraspinatus muscle contracture http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/InfraspinatusMuscleContracture/

MISCELLANEOUS

Anesthesia

Is Anesthesia Safe?

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=1607
Around surgery...

Overview of lab tests

http://www.healthypet.com/library_view.aspx?ID=146&sid=1
 

Blood work explained (CBC & chemistry)

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=2393
 

Urinalysis

http://www.healthypet.com/library_view.aspx?ID=146&sid=1
 

Blood transfusions

 www.hemopet.org
http://www.evbb.com/
http://k9bloodbank.com/
http://www.animalbloodbank.com/
   Bite Not collars www.bitenot.com
   Inflatable collar
"Procollar"		 http://petco.com/product/100555/ProCollar.aspx
   Soft-E-Collar http://www.jorvet.com/catalog/advanced_search_result.php/keywords/collar/sort/2a/page/3
http://www.healthypets.com/elizacollars.html
   “Comfy Cone” www.allfourpaws.com
http://www.pjspawsandclaws.com/store/detail/index.cfm?nPID=416
    "Donut" foam collar - "Soft E Collar"

http://www.jorvet.com/catalog/advanced_search_result.php?osCsid=a3caee6aa29e514d7819924b81ca52a1&keywords=soft+e-collar&osCsid=a3caee6aa29e514d7819924b81ca52a1&x=5&y=5
Overweight and obesity

Overweight and obese pets

http://www.healthypet.com/library_view.aspx?ID=125&sid=1

http://www.healthypet.com/library_view.aspx?ID=131&sid=1
   Weight management information www.petfit.com
   Association for Pet Obesity Prevention www.petobesityprevention.com
   Slentrol http://www.slentrol.com
   BARC - Body Assessment Rating for Canines http://www.StopCanineObesity.com
   BCS - Body Condition Score http://www.hillspet.com/Petfit/PetfitLevel2.jsp?PetfitFolderName=support/BodyConditionScore
 Antibiotics

Cephalexin

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=538
   Simplicef www.simplicef.com
   Baytril www.baytril.com

Cancer surgery

About cancer

http://www.csuanimalcancercenter.org/wbswebpage.cfm?pagetextid=Cancer
 

General info on cancer

http://www.healthypet.com/library_view.aspx?ID=37&sid=1

http://www.csuanimalcancercenter.org/wbswebpage.cfm?pagetextid=Surgery
   Morris Animal Foundation http://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org
 

Chemotherapy

http://www.csuanimalcancercenter.org/wbswebpage.cfm?pagetextid=Chemotherapy
 

Radiation Therapy

http://www.csuanimalcancercenter.org/wbswebpage.cfm?pagetextid=Radiation
   Anal sac tumor http://www.vetsurgerycentral.com/anal_sac.htm
 

Bone tumors (osteosarcoma)

http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/BoneTumorsinCatsandDogs
   Limb sparing, limb spare http://www.vetsurgerycentral.com/Limb_spare.htm
   Lung tumor http://www.vetsurgerycentral.com/lung_tumor.htm
 

Cancer and nutrition

http://www.csuanimalcancercenter.org/wbswebpage.cfm?pagetextid=Nutrition
 

Cancer and pain

http://www.csuanimalcancercenter.org/wbswebpage.cfm?pagetextid=Pain
 

Tumor by tumor, from anus to vagina

http://www.csuanimalcancercenter.org/wbswebpage.cfm?pagetextid=Location

 
 

When to say goodbye?

http://www.csuanimalcancercenter.org/wbswebpage.cfm?pagetextid=Euthanasia
 

Squamous Cell Carcinoma

http://www.vetinfo.com/cencyclopedia/cesquamous.html
 

Mast cell tumor

http://caninecancerawareness.org/html/CanineCancerMastCell.html
   Pet cancer and second-hand smoke http://www.smokefreesociety.org/index.asp#Pet

Minimally-invasive surgery

Laparoscopic surgery

http://csuvets.colostate.edu/Endoscopy/surglaproscopy.htm
 

Thoracoscopic surgery

http://csuvets.colostate.edu/Endoscopy/indications.htm
 

Arthroscopic surgery

  http://www.vetsurgerycentral.com/arthroscopic_surgery.htm
Pain Management General info on pain

http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/PainManagement/
  

Rimadyl information

http://www.rimadyl.com
 

Deramaxx information

http://www.deramaxx.com/home/default.asp?page=0_0
 

EtoGesic information

http://www.wyeth.com/products?product=/wyeth_html/home/products/animal_health/EtoGesic%C2%AE%20Tablets/EtoGesic%C2%AE%20Tablets_overview.html
 

Metacam information

http://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com/corporate/products/animal_health_catdog_01.htm
 

Fentanyl pain patch (Duragesic)

http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=534
   International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management www.ivapm.org
   

Info on pain on AAHA site

http://www.healthypet.com/library_view.aspx?ID=18&sid=1
   

NSAIDs info

http://www.healthypet.com/PDFs/NSAIDsInfo.pdf
   Pain in dogs http://www.thepetcenter.com/gen/pm.html
   Pain in cats http://www.cathealth.com/pain.htm
      Postop pain http://webcanine.com/2007/post-op-pain-management/
 

Video: Giving your cat a pill or capsule

http://www.felinevideos.vet.cornell.edu/pill_or_capsule/index.shtml

 
 

Video: Giving your cat liquid medications

http://www.felinevideos.vet.cornell.edu/liquid_medications/index.shtml

 
Lyme disease The condition

http://www.vetinfo.com/dencyclopedia/delyme.html
   How to remove a tick http://www.fda.gov/Fdac/features/2001/fleaside.html
   Lyme Disease Foundation www.lyme.org
        Great info on Lyme disease http://www.thepetcenter.com/gen/lyme.html
Heat stroke As mentionned in the newsletter

http://www.animalhospitals-usa.com/dogs/heat_stroke.html

 

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