Some Minor Operations in the Dog and Cat

Oropharyngeal Neoplasia in the Dog and Cat

Incidence: Oropharyngeal neoplasia accounts for approximately 6% of canine and 3% of feline cancers. The annual incidence is approximately 20 cases per 100,000 dogs and 11 cases per 100,000 cats. It is more common in the dog than any other species. Older animals (8 – 12 years) are more commonly affected. Oropharyngeal neoplasia has a wide distribution among canine breeds, however, it is commonl...

Bronchial disease in the dog and cat

CANINE INFECTIOUS TRACHEOBRONCHITIS (KENNEL COUGH) Aetiology Kennel cough is an infectious disease where the pathogens can act on their own or in a group. The most commonly isolated agents are Bordetella bronchiseptica, Parainfluenza III, but also canine distemper, canine herpes virus, adenovirus II and reovirus. However more recently Mycoplasma spp. appear to be emerging (often associated with...

Epidural analgesia in the dog and cat.

SUMMARY A brief outline of the history of epidural analgesia is followed by a review of the anatomy of the epidural space with particular reference to epidural block. The technique of epidural injection in the dog is described as are the indications for the technique. These include the provision of anaesthesia for such procedures as orthopaedic surgery of the hind limb and caesarian section. Th...

Malignant Lymphoma in the Dog and Cat

DIAGNOSIS AND STAGING – DOGS The typical dog with LSA will present with generalized (or less commonly regional) lymphadenopathy. Differential diagnoses for generalized adenopathy can include Ehrlichiosis or other immune-mediated diseases, systemic mycosis, severe pyoderma or other skin disease, and reactive hyperplasia. The most simple way do discern the cause for lymphadenopathy is via needle ...

Treating Hemangiosarcoma in the Dog and Cat