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...]

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...]

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...]

Nephrology & Urology -  Surgery (General & Soft Tissue) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS A urethrostomy is a surgical procedure that creates an opening in the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder. The procedure is done to correct obstruction to urine flow, a … [Read more...]

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...]

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 prevent … [Read more...]

Critical Care & Emergency Medicine -  Gastroenterology & Digestive Diseases -  Surgery (General & Soft Tissue) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS A gastrointestinal (GI) resection and anastomosis is a surgical procedure involving the removal of a diseased or damaged section of the … [Read more...]

Dr. David Diamond General Practice & Preventative Medicine -  Surgery (General & Soft Tissue) OVERVIEW Declawing (onychectomy) is an elective surgical procedure in which the nail and last bone are removed from all of the toes of a cat’s front feet, and occasionally the rear … [Read more...]

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...]