ABSCESS

Category: Skin and Ear An abscess is a localized pocket of infection, which contains pus. A connective tissue capsule that walls off the pocket from the rest of the body surrounds these infected areas. Pus, more properly called purulent exudate, is composed of white blood cells, bacteria, broken down... Read More

Acral Lick Granuloma

Category: Skin and Ear Acral lick granulomas are skin lesions most commonly seen in young, large breed dogs. Lick granulomas result from an urge to lick the lower, front area of the legs. A lick granuloma is thickened, raised and red. The condition has either psychologic or physiologic... Read More

Anesthetic Monitoring

Category: Surgery Anesthesia has inherent risks. At Animal Health Hospital, we take many extra measures to minimize that risk. The well-anesthetized animal is unconscious, feels no pain and wakes up unable to remember any of the events that occurred during surgery. Since the animal is unable to... Read More

Arthritis Medications

Category: Musculoskeletal Dasequin, Metacam and Previcox are drugs that are used to treat hip dysplasia, arthritis and degenerative joint disease (DJD). While we cannot reverse the course of any of these conditions, we can slow or stop their progression and decrease the associated inflammation and pain.... Read More

Auricular Hematoma

Category: Skin and Ear An auricular hematoma is an accumulation of blood within the cartilage of the pinna (floppy part) of the ear caused by violent head shaking, scratching and other trauma. Auricular hematoma is seen in dogs and less frequently, cats. Underlying causes of auricular hematomas are inflammatory... Read More

BLOOD TESTING

Category: Diagnostics There are many situations when veterinarians find it necessary to sample and test blood. By analyzing the many components of blood, we are able to better determine the health status of your pet. Because your pet cannot describe symptoms to let us know... Read More

Cancer Cachexia

Category: Cancer Cancer cachexia is a condition accompanying neoplasia, which manifests itself through numerous metabolic changes resulting in involuntary weight loss in the face of adequate nutrition. Carbohydrate, protein and lipid metabolism are affected. Cancer cachexia in humans results in decreased quality of life, poor treatment response and... Read More

Cancer of the Bones of the Legs

Category: Cancer The purpose of this handout is to discuss the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of possible neoplastic (cancer) lesions in the leg bones of dogs. Dogs with these type lesions present with lameness. Radiographs (X-rays) localize the lesion and rule out soft tissue problems. Cancer... Read More

Canine Infectious Tracheobronchitis (Kennel Cough)

Category: Respiratory "Kennel cough" is a highly contagious respiratory disease of dogs. Dogs with "kennel cough" suffer from paroxysmal cough (coughing fits). Most dogs contract "kennel cough" in situations where large numbers of dogs come into contact with each other, such as pet stores,... Read More

Canine Intervertebral Disk Disease

Category: Musculoskeletal Intervertebral Disk Disease is a neurologic problem affecting both humans and canines. The spine is made up of bone segments called vertebrae. The vertebrae are separated by intervertebral disks. Each disk is made up of a fibrous outer zone called the annulus fibrosis and a... Read More