Fracture Repair in Dogs and Cats

Posted by David Cook on 5 September 2024
Fracture Repair in Dogs and Cats
What types of fractures occur in dogs and cats?Dogs and cats can suffer fractures (breaks) to their bones. Any bone can be affected.  Typically, this is a result of a traumatic injury. Trauma can occur in many ways, ranging from high impact (...
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Laryngeal Paralysis in Dogs

Posted by VSS on 6 October 2023
Laryngeal paralysis is a frequently encountered respiratory condition in dogs characterised by partial to complete failure of abduction of one or both arytenoid cartilages during inspiration resulting in mechanical upper airway obstruction. The in...
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A Refresher on the Neurological Exam

Posted by Wendy Archipow on 19 May 2022
Wendy Archipow, BVSc, MS, DACVS-SA, Specialist in Small Animal Surgery Veterinary Specialist Services, Underwood Neurological Exam:The neurological exam is made up of six parts: the distance exam, cranial nerve assessment, postural reactions,...
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Tips and Tricks of Feeding Tubes

Posted by Anita Parkin on 7 April 2022
Anita Parkin RVN, AVN, Dip (Surg & ECC), VTS (Anes & Analgesia), CVPP, TAE Veterinary Specialist Services, Jindalee QLD Tips and Tricks of Feeding TubesNutrition is a very important component of patient management especially in the cr...
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The Vomiting Patient

Posted by Bruce Mackay on 24 March 2022
      This week, internal medicine specialist Dr Bruce Mackay has prepared a talk on ‘The Vomiting Patient’. We all see vomiting pets frequently, and Dr Mackay talks us through the history we need, the patient asses...
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