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...]
Bionic Burton: 10 titanium plates used to heal Labrador’s shattered face
Veterinary orthopedist Randy Boudrieau takes a page from human medicine using titanium plates narrower than a pencil to repair fractured facial bones. When owner Janine Stuczko first saw her 4-year-old Labrador retriever, Burton, after a car hit him, she opened his bloodied mouth because she … [Read more...]
Small Animal Surgery Questions
Questions to Ask Your Veterinarian Before Your Pet Has Surgery Your pet depends on you to find a veterinarian with the experience and training required if surgery is necessary. If a surgery is not “routine,” some important questions to ask your veterinarian include: How often have you … [Read more...]
3 ways to lower infection rates during surgery
From keeping the door closed during a procedure to using an alcohol-based sterile surgical scrub instead of a brush, Dr. Jennifer Wardlaw has tips for keeping infection rates to minimum in your operating room. ...Visit site for more … [Read more...]