Dr. Gary Landsberg explains the fear of environmental sounds beyond the booms and bangs. It's easy to cite loud sounds like fireworks and thunder as sources of anxiety in pets. 'Tis the season after all. But veterinary behaviorist Dr. Gary Landsberg notes that other environmental noises and … [Read more...]
Critical decisions in cranial cruciate ligament repair
Painful and debilitating for patients, expensive versus less effective repair options for clients, WAY too many recommended surgical approaches for you. Are you limping toward the best plan? The patient: A 6-year-old, 60-lb male castrated American bulldog with unilateral cranial cruciate ligament … [Read more...]
Bad hips and knees: Is it hip dysplasia or a torn cruciate ligament?
It can be difficult to differentiate between these two orthopedic problems. Luckily, the sit test, among other diagnostic evaluations, can help. Differentiating between a torn cruciate ligament and hip dysplasia can be tricky, if not frustrating. In one study, 32% of dogs referred to a surgeon … [Read more...]
Titanium prosthetics allow injured cat to walk
Iowa State University veterinary surgeon uses a new technique in which the prosthetics are inserted directly into the cat's femurs. Vincent can’t jump just yet, but it’s probably only a matter of time. The 3-year-old domestic short-haired cat recently paced across the floor of an exam room … [Read more...]
Monoclonal antibody therapy for canine lymphoma: Promoting the fight from within
Success in people has led to the investigation of using this therapeutic technology in veterinary practice to help dogs. The standard treatment for canine lymphoma is vincristine, cyclophosphamide, doxorubicin and prednisone, known as a CHOP-based protocol, with or without L-asparaginase. … [Read more...]