An FHO Complication: How to manage it and how to prevent it
Dr Sylvestre uses this case that was sent to her for advice as a teaching tool for anyone who does
April 16, 2025
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Fractures of the paws in dogs and cats do not need surgery
Fractures of the paw involve any or all of the bones of the paws that can be managed with splinting.
April 2, 2025
Inguinal Retained Testicle in the Cat
In this seventh and final video in the miniseries on the Cryptorchid patient, a retained testicle in the inguinal region
March 26, 2025
Removal of Retained Testicles from the Abdomen in 2 Canine Patients
In the 6th video in the series on Cryptorchidism, Dr Sylvestre removes an abdominally retained testicle from the abdomen of
March 19, 2025
When Should Perineal Urethrostomy be Recommended to the Owner of a Blocked Cat?
Dealing with blocked cats and deciding when to suggest surgery can be a difficult decision. There is no easy answer
March 12, 2025
Bilateral Extra-Abdominal Retained Testicles in a Cat
In the 5th video in the series on Cryptorchidism, Dr Sylvestre removes bilaterally retained testicles from cat’s inguinal ring region.
March 5, 2025
Why Gastrointestinal Surgeries need not be daunting!
Many inexperienced surgeons are fearful of doing GI surgeries. The gastrointestinal tract can lead to severe complications but if you
February 26, 2025
Surgery on a Bilaterally Cryptorchid Cat
In the 4th video in the series on Cryptorchidism, Dr Sylvestre removes abdominally retained testicles from a cat.
February 19, 2025
Cryptorchids: How to Find That Non-Palpable Retained Testicle
In this third video in the series on Cryptorchidism. Dr Sylvestre uses various graphics to show you how to go
February 12, 2025
The Cryptorchid Patient: I can’t palpate the testicle!
In this second video on the cryptorchid patient, Dr Sylvestre discusses her thought process behind the decision-making on how she
February 5, 2025
Don’t make this mistake when doing an Exploratory Laparotomy
The exploratory laparotomy is very good diagnostic and should be used that way. Unfortunately we often use the term “Ex
January 29, 2025
What you need to know about Cryptorchid Patients
This first video in a 7-part miniseries on the cryptorchid patients looks at general information that is useful for a general
January 22, 2025