What are urinary and bladder stones? Urinary stones (or medically known as urolithiasis) are a very common condition when it comes to lower urinary tract diseases in domestic animals. Bladder stones, on the other hand, medically known as calculi, are the result of precipitation and formation of crystals due to a variety of minerals. Urinary …
What is a Perineal Hernia in Dogs? A perineal hernia in dogs is a result of a weakening or failure of the muscular part of the diaphragm of the pelvis. When is intact, the pelvic diaphragm gives support to the abdomen and keeps the abdominal content in place and not encroaching the rectum. When a …
What is entropion in dogs? Entropion is a condition when there is an abnormality of the eyelids (one or both) in which the eyelid will roll inward. This condition causes the surface hair of the eyelid to mechanically scratch the cornea which results in pain, swelling, corneal ulcers, developing of pigments, perforations, and visual interference. …
Rabbits are adorable creatures and more often they are the first choice for house pets. Same as dogs and cats, it is very important to ensure that our rabbit pets live healthily and fulfilled lives. Spaying and neutering rabbits, same as for dogs and cats, ensures that they live longer and healthier because it lowers …
We made a video compilation of X-rays of an enlarged heart in dogs. These images were sent by our amazing Facebook followers. What is an Enlarged Heart in Dogs? Enlarged heart, or dilated cardiomyopathy, in dogs is a condition when the heart becomes enlarged enough to be unable to properly contract its muscle which results …
What is an Abscess? An abscess is a condition that is very painful and it’s characterized by a collection of pus. Thus an animal abscess drainage procedure needs to be performed. Most of the time, abscesses are caused by a bacterial infection. They can be located on the skin or in an abdominal organ. Surface …
What is an ear hematoma? A hematoma is described as a mass of blood, liquid or coagulated, within the walls of tissues or an organ. An ear hematoma, or aural hematoma, is a collection of blood within the ear flap (pina). This blood can be either fresh or clotted and can be present in the …
WHAT IS AN X-RAY? X-ray is a type of radiation capable to pass through almost any solid material. Projection radiography is the practice of producing two-dimensional images using x-ray radiation. Bones contain much calcium, which due to its relatively high atomic number absorbs x-rays efficiently. This reduces the amount of X-rays reaching the detector in …
What is endoscopy? An endoscopy is used in veterinary medicine to look inside the animal’s body. The endoscopy procedure uses an endoscope to examine the interior of a hollow organ or cavity of the animal’s body. Unlike many other veterinary medical imaging techniques, endoscopes are inserted directly into the organ. There are many types of endoscopes. Depending on the …
In this video, Dr. Brett Beckman will discuss well known radiographic traits of Tooth Resorption In Cats & guide you through the decision making process for extracting. Watch this video to Eliminate the Challenge of Identifying Tooth Resorption in Cats!! Veterinary dentistry is a specialty in the veterinary medicine where the veterinarian has …