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Christopher G. Byers, DVM, DACVECC, DACVIM (SAIM), CVJ

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Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) – Defective Cartilage in Young Dogs

2017-09-04 by CriticalCareDVM

This morning as I was driving home from my own acupuncture appointment for an orthopedic issue, I realized it’s been some time since I posted information about orthopedic conditions in dogs and cats. The musculoskeletal system is so important, so this week I’m sharing some tidbits about an inflammatory cartilage condition called osteochondritis dissecans (also … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: ankle, arthrography, arthroscopy, arthrotomy, cartilage, elbow, endochondral ossification, flap, giant, hock, humerus, joint, joint mouse, juvenile, lameness, large, magnetic resonance imaging, MRI, OCD, orthopedic, osteochondritis dissecans, radiographs, shoulder, synovial fluid, tibiotarsal

Cherry Eye in Dogs – Prolapse of the Third Eyelid Gland

2017-07-17 by CriticalCareDVM

I find eyes fascinating. They’re beautiful. They have so many unique structures. One of these structures is the nictitating membrane or third eyelid. Occasionally in dogs and cats, the gland associated with this membrane prolapses or slips out of place – a condition commonly known as cherry eye. This week I share some information about … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: bilateral, cartilage, cherry eye, discharge, Fluorescein, gland, medial canthus, mucopurulent, nictitating membrane, ocular, ophthalmic, pocketing, prolapse, Schirmer tear test, tacking, third eyelid, tonometry, unilateral

Tracheal Collapse in Dogs – Conquering the Cough

2016-02-15 by CriticalCareDVM

Chronic coughing is a frequent health concern of dog parents. In a previous blog, I discussed the most common cause of this sign in dogs – chronic bronchitis. Another reason for dogs to cough habitually is tracheal collapse (e.g. collapsing trachea). This week I discuss this common condition, and hope you find the information helpful. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: cartilage, collapse, coughing, fluoroscopy, stent, trachea, tracheoscopy

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