How to diagnose ACL tears on X-raysSeptember 20, 2021"You do not need radiographs to diagnose an ACL tear.” While this statement is generally true, since a positive drawer sign is pathognomonic for a torn ACL, radiographs are very useful for several reasons.
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Case study: Decreased appetite in a 13-year-old LabradorAugust 6, 2021In the case of Lucy, an abdominal ultrasound confirmed a large splenic mass.
When should you refuse to perform surgery?August 6, 2021Can you refuse to perform surgery? Why would you? When should you?
When should you recommend an FHO?July 9, 2021Femoral head osteotomy (FHO) is a common surgery of the hip. When should it be recommended? When should it be avoided?
What's new with spays and neuters?May 10, 2021With these tips, you will gain in efficiency, proficiency, and safety—and your patients and clients will be the big winners.
Six key strategies to revamp your pain management protocolsMarch 16, 2021Despite the invasiveness of surgery, it is possible that we can have patients recover smoothly, quietly, and comfortably.
Declawing banned in AustinMarch 15, 2021Austin, Tex., is officially the Lone Star State’s first city to ban the declawing of cats.
A baker's dozen hacks for surgery loversMarch 5, 2021Veterinarians and nurses are notoriously creative when it comes to little hacks that make their lives easier.
Four classic scientific articles you can put to use right awayJanuary 27, 2021What is a classic scientific paper? Largely, it is one that changes the way we think and shakes the up status quo.
Elective declawing banned in Cat Friendly PracticesJanuary 12, 2021Elective onychectomy (declawing) procedures will no longer be permitted at designated Cat Friendly Practices (CFPs).