Bronx: Open Chest Surgery Bronx was playing in the back yard when he became impaled on a large stick – the wound looked small from the outside, however, what we found after further investigation was beyond anything we had ever seen before. Watch one of the most challenging surgeries we
Meet Tia, a 2 year old German Short Haired Pointer. Take a look at what we found stuck in her small intestine
Stuck Puppy – A Helping Hand One of the greatest joys of being an emergency veterinarian is that we get to be a part of the miracle of birth. We often have patients bought in to see us because they are having a difficult labour, but luckily we are always
Bella The Sneezing Kitty Meet Bella, the poor kitty that just couldn’t stop sneezing and snorting. Her owner bought her in to see us, and after some investigation and very careful handiwork, we finally found out what was causing her discomfort.
Seven year old labrador Sisco was bought to us for lethargy & severe fever. Tests indicated a ruptured prostatic abscess. Watch how we get him back on the road to recovery.
As emergency vets we have to be prepared for animals in any medical crisis but a BABY KOALA with an INTESTINAL TORSION was a challenge we had never faced before…
Honey presented to us at 1am experiencing a difficult labour. She had a pup stuck in her birth canal, and an ultrasound confirmed the pups were in distress. An emergency caesarean was performed to ensure the safety of her, and the safe arrival of her pups.
Pulse oximetry is very useful diagnostic and monitoring tool that is now commonplace in veterinary clinics. It measures the percentage of hemoglobin that is saturated with oxygen, and is an indirect measure of arterial oxygen levels. However, here are several important points that can help you understand the limitations of
One of my responsibilities in our emergency hospital is the training and mentoring of veterinarians new to the field of emergency and critical care. A common area that I have found where clinicians request more training is radiographic interpretation. When I review radiographs and I find pathology that was
Casts and bandages are frequently used to treat orthopaedic conditions, especially in situations where clients have financial constraints thus ruling out surgical treatment. However, these techniques have an extremely high probability of complications that include: Malunion, delayed or non-union. Fracture disease, which refers to joint stiffness, muscle atrophy,
Urinalysis is an important diagnostic tool in veterinary practice. It is indicated for any patient that presentations with polyuria or urinary tract signs, but also a necessary test to perform in conjunction with serum biochemistry. Why do some clinicians fail to perform urinalyses even when they are indicated? Some reasons
Blood smear evaluation is an often overlooked but a very important aspect for in-house haematology. With the advancement in haematology analysers that can now detect reticulocytes and even band neutrophils, some practitioners are beginning to rely solely on the numerical data alone in evaluating the patient’s blood. The art
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