Overview A dental, also sometimes called a "prophy" or prophylaxis, is a cleaning and polishing of a dog's teeth. It is important to realize that dental disease does not reach a particular level and remain there. Dental disease continuously progresses. As dental disease progresses, the … [Read more...]
What is a Cystotomy in Dogs?
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Nephrology & Urology - Surgery (General & Soft Tissue) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS A cystotomy is a surgical opening created in the wall of the urinary bladder. This procedure allows the surgeon to look inside the bladder. While abdominal x-rays, ultrasound examination, and … [Read more...]
What is a Biopsy in Dogs?
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Surgery (General & Soft Tissue) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS A biopsy is the surgical removal of a portion of tissue. WHAT ARE THE INDICATIONS FOR PERFORMING A BIOPSY? Biopsies are taken of suspicious masses, tumors or abnormal organs. The biopsy is typically submitted to a veterinary … [Read more...]
What is Anesthesia in Dogs?
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Dr. Emily S. Southward Anesthesia & Analgesia WHAT IS ANESTHESIA? Anesthesia is the total loss of feeling or sensation. It is primarily associated with the loss of painful sensations, which allows surgery or procedures to be performed without causing pain. There are different types of … [Read more...]
What is an Abdominal Exploratory in Dogs?
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Surgery (General & Soft Tissue) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS An abdominal exploratory is a surgical procedure involving the opening of the abdominal cavity and examination of the abdominal organs. WHAT ARE THE INDICATIONS FOR PERFORMING AN ABDOMINAL EXPLORATORY? An abdominal exploratory is … [Read more...]
What is a Laceration Repair?
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Dermatology & Otic Diseases - Surgery (General & Soft Tissue) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS A laceration is a wound produced by the tearing of body tissue. Unlike an incision with smooth edges, a laceration is often jagged and irregular. As a result, there can be variable degrees of … [Read more...]
What is a Castration (Neuter) in Dogs?
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Surgery (General & Soft Tissue) - Theriogenology FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS A castration (neuter) is the surgical removal of the male reproductive organs. The operation removes the two testicles. WHAT ARE THE INDICATIONS FOR PERFORMING A CASTRATION? This operation is indicated to … [Read more...]
What is an Ovariohysterectomy (Spay) in Dogs?
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Surgery (General & Soft Tissue) - Theriogenology FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS An ovariohysterectomy (spay) is the surgical removal of the female reproductive organs. The operation removes the two ovaries, the uterine horns and the body of the uterus. WHAT ARE THE INDICATIONS FOR … [Read more...]
Dental Prophylaxis
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Overview A dental, also sometimes called a "prophy" or prophylaxis, is a cleaning and polishing of a dog's teeth. It is important to realize that dental disease does not reach a particular level and remain there. Dental disease continuously progresses. As dental disease progresses, the … [Read more...]
Ear Swab Examination in Cats
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Dermatology & Otic Diseases - Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures WHAT IS AN EAR SWAB EXAMINATION? An ear swab examination is a test used to determine the cause of abnormal ear discharge. Bacteria and/or yeast organisms or mites are common findings with ear infections. The result of … [Read more...]
