How to Apply a Spica Bandage
The Spica bandage is not one that we use very commonly but it can be a game changer if you need to immobilize forelimb or cover a wound in the […]
The Spica bandage is not one that we use very commonly but it can be a game changer if you need to immobilize forelimb or cover a wound in the […]
The slip knot is a very practical way to tie a suture knot, especially when there is a little bit of tension on the incision edges. It is important to
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
Dr 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
This 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
I 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
It 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.
Veterinarians 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
Skin 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
Dr 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