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Limb Amputation – When a Leg is Removed

06-11-19 by CriticalCareDVM
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I think most of you will agree it’s fun to watch dogs play at the park. I smile from ear to ear watching them frolic with each other. Every once and a while, you come across a dog with three limbs, a tripod as they are often affectionately called. These 3-legged companions are happy. They … [Read more…]

Posted in: General Information Tagged: amputation, forelimb, infection, limb, osteoarthritis, osteosarcoma, pelvic limb, trauma

Osteosarcoma in Dogs – A Painful & Aggressive Bone Cancer

30-10-17 by CriticalCareDVM

Lameness is a common problem in dogs. Muscle injuries like an iliopsoas muscle strain and ligamentous injuries like a cranial cruciate ligament rupture are frequently diagnosed in dogs. Every once and a while, a lameness is more serious than a strain or ligament problem. Sometimes it’s cancer, specifically a cancer in the bone called osteosarcoma. It’s … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: alkaline phosphatase, ALP, amputation, appendicular, axial, biopsy, bisphosphanate, bone, cancer, computed tomography, CT scan, lameness, magnetic resonance imaging, MRI, OSA, osteolysis, osteosarcoma, pathologic fracture, radiation therapy, radiographs, stereotactic radiation therapy, X-rays

Perianal Fistula in Dogs – A Major Pain in the Butt!

03-04-17 by CriticalCareDVM

Derriere discussions can’t really be classified as typical dinner discussion. Tush talk isn’t exactly refined dialogue. Nevertheless, the bottoms of our canine companions can develop medical and surgical issues. We can’t be scared to broach the topic. So, this week that’s exactly what I’m doing. One of the more painful posterior problems is called perianal … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: amputation, anal glands, constipation, cyclosporine, deroofing, diarrhea, fistula, fulguration, German shepherd, immunomodulation, perianal, rectum, tacrolimus, tail

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