Persistent Lameness in a dog after a Successful Luxated Elbow Reduction
I thought this was an interesting case to share with you as it illustrates the importance of fully examining a joint after a trauma. This young adult, large breed dog […]
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Dealing with the VERY geriatric patient. A discussion with Dr Brock
/in Blog/by FocusandFlourishDr Brock and I talk about a couple of VERY geriatric patients that we have dealt with in our careers. These cases serve to illustrate the point that “age is […]
An explosion of kittens
/in Blog/by FocusandFlourishThis is just an interesting case that was sent to me and I wanted to share it with you. It involves a female cat that was surrendered to the humane […]
5 Important points about the Tibial Compression Test
/in Blog/by FocusandFlourishI really like the tibial compression test (TCT), or tibial thrust, as a diagnostic tool for dogs with a damaged cranial cruciate ligament. I have small hands and sometimes doing […]
Don’t let your patients wake up from anesthesia screaming. A discussion with Dr Brock
/in Blog/by FocusandFlourishIt is always unnerving to have a patient wake up poorly from anesthesia. Dr Brock discusses with me some key factors that can help keep this occurrence to a minimum. […]
6 tips for keeping the subcuticular knot from popping up through the skin incision
/in Blog/by FocusandFlourishVeterinarians often ask me: “What can I do to prevent my subcuticular end knot from popping up through the skin incision?” This problem can occur more often in the patient that has very little subcutaneous fat.
The knot can be irritating and cause the patient to lick and pick at the incision. By making some small changes, such as making the end knot smaller by using only 3 throws and/or a smaller suture material; and paying attention to details, this problem can be minimized. Watch the video for more details.
How to properly use skin glue in dogs and cats
/in Blog/by FocusandFlourishSkin glue is used commonly in general practice and, in truth, it rarely is associated with complications. When there is a problem, however, it can be difficult to address, trust […]
Start the anesthetic protocol at home. A discussion with Dr Brock
/in Blog/by FocusandFlourishDr Brock chats with me about the importance of having a patient be calm before inducing general anesthesia. Understanding that that is, in part, the point of premedication, it seems […]
The Finger Trap Tie
/in Blog/by FocusandFlourishThe finger trap tie, also known as the Chinese finger trap tie is definitely my favourite way to secure a drain, tube or urinary catheter to a patient. The finger […]
Lavaging the abdomen efficiently and effectively
/in Blog/by FocusandFlourishLavaging the abdomen is not a complicated procedure yet it does offer it’s challenges. Often, lavaging a septic abdomen can take longer than doing the reparative surgery itself.
Watch the video to see how to strategically lavage the abdomen to ensure thoroughness while being sensitive to the amount of time the part of the surgery is taking. I also discuss some guidelines as to how much lavaging is sufficient in various types of situations.
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Persistent Lameness in a dog after a Successful Luxated Elbow ReductionApril 17, 2024 - 1:58 pm- Dealing with the VERY geriatric patient. A discussion with Dr BrockApril 10, 2024 - 8:31 pm
- An explosion of kittensApril 3, 2024 - 6:55 pm
- 5 Important points about the Tibial Compression TestMarch 27, 2024 - 2:51 pm
- Don’t let your patients wake up from anesthesia screaming. A discussion with Dr BrockMarch 20, 2024 - 6:50 am