Surgical topics

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/
	Pyometra	http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/PyometrainDogsCats/
	Mammary tumors (breast cancer)	http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/MammaryTumorsinCatsandDogs/
	Vulvar fold dermatitis (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/
	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/
	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
	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
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.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=2523 http://www.vetinfo.com/dencyclopedia/depnuthrox.html
	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.vetinfo.com/dencyclopedia/demegaesoph.html
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")	http://www.acvs.org/AnimalOwners/HealthConditions/SmallAnimalTopics/LaryngealParalysis/
	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/
	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.html http://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

NEURO-SURGERY

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://cvm.msu.edu/vth/spe/arc/wobblersyn.htm
	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	http://neuro.vetmed.ufl.edu/neuro/DM_Web/DMofGS.htm
Imaging	Myelogram, CAT scan and MRI	http://www.vetsurgerycentral.com/myelogram.htm
	MRI center in Easton, PA	http://www.animalscan.org/
	MRI center in Ambler, PA	www.veterinaryimagingcenter.com
	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
	Booties, beds, CART RENTAL, steps...	http://www.handicappedpets.com
	Walkabout Harness	http://www.walkaboutharnesses.com
	Splints etc	www.orthovet.com
	Slings	www.k9caddie.com
	Wound protection, hygroma	www.dogleggs.com
	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
	Granulomatous Meningoencephalitis (GME)	http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=2074

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	http://www.vetinfo.com/dencyclopedia/deelbdysp.html
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
	Immune-Mediated Poly-Arthritis (just for your 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
	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	http://www.animalbloodbank.com
	Bite Not collars	www.bitenot.com
	Inflatable collar "Procollar"	http://petco.com/product/100555/ProCollar.aspx
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
	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	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