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Monday, May 19, 2025

The Punch Technique for Aural (Ear) Hematomas in Dogs and Cats: Simple, effective, and cosmetic!

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Auricular hematomas occur from hemorrhage that develops between the 2 leaves of cartilage of the pinna. The hemorrhage can occur due to tr...
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Sunday, May 18, 2025

Scrotal Hematoma in Dogs After Castration: Why does it happen and how to prevent it.

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Scrotal hematoma, the accumulation of blood in the scrotal sac, is a common postoperative complication of castration in dogs. (Fig. 1)  ...
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Friday, February 9, 2024

Introducing the Air Plasma Surgical Device (Guest Blogger Dr. William T. N. Culp)

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William T. N. Culp, DVM, Diplomate, ACVS Surgery & Oncology Department  Veterinary Teaching Hospital UC Davis School of Veterinary Medic...
Monday, September 4, 2023

Torsion of a Cryptorchid Testicle

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Tank is a 5-month-old male intact boxer who presented to the Emergency Service for acute vomiting and abdominal pain. The vomiting began ab...
Sunday, February 19, 2023

Adaptic Touch: The Ideal Dressing For Open Skin Wounds in Dogs and Cats

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When managing open skin wounds in dogs and cats, bandaging materials and techniques are critical elements of the treatment strategy. The int...
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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Dr. Homer Dale: Arbitrary, Strict, Stubborn, and the Best Teacher I've Ever Had

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It was a dull and lifeless classroom. Cinderblock walls were painted pale yellow, the floor was faded linoleum. There was a small wooden le...
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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Medical and Surgical Treatment of Severe Thermal Burns in a Cat

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Signalment and Presentation Maximus, a healthy 6-month-old mixed breed neutered male cat, was presented for severe thermal burns over large ...
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