Ankle replacement offers relief for Florida poochJune 23, 2021Leo the Lab is back to hiking trails and playing fetch five months after undergoing a total ankle replacement procedure at the University of Florida (UF) College of Veterinary Medicine’s Small Animal Hospital.
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Can you solve this puzzle?June 2, 2021TPLO is one of the most common surgeries to address a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).
Practical considerations for the food allergic patientJune 1, 2021Food allergic dog and cat patients can represent some of the greatest challenges, but also some of the most rewarding outcomes.
Pre-anesthetic fasting: What's the right number?May 11, 2021The intent of pre-anesthetic fasting is to reduce anesthetic complications, specifically gastroesophageal reflux (GER), esophagitis, and aspiration pneumonia.
Test your veterinary knowledge with our April Brain Teaser!April 5, 2021A six-year-old male neutered Dachshund presents with hind limb paralysis and intact deep pain.
Blood donor dogs save lives at K-StateFebruary 23, 2021Ensuring the safe treatment of canine patients is the goal of a community-based, volunteer canine blood-donor program at the Kansas State University (K-State) Veterinary Health Center (VHC).
Cancer funding improves pets' access to careFebruary 1, 2021Pets battling cancer in the Lone Star State will have improved access to veterinary treatment and care, thanks to a new round of funding.
World's tallest dog passes awayFebruary 1, 2021The animal community is mourning a massive loss with the passing of Freddy, the world's tallest male dog, at the age of eight. The Great Dane measured 3 feet, 4 inches (103.5 cm) from foot to withers. When standing on his hind legs, he was 7 feet, 5.5 inches (226 cm)—nearly five inches taller than basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal. Freddy, who first achieved the Guinness World Record in 2016, is mourned by his owner, Claire Stoneman, of Essex, England. "He was not just the tallest dog but the dog with the most love and the biggest heart," Stoneman says. "A total soppy bugger who was hand fed. "He was my life—my reason, my joy, my annoyance, my happiness, and my ultimate sadness. He was my heart Dane. My one in a million and loved by the entire world." "Freddy was such a gentle giant, and it was always a pleasure to see him bounding towards you," adds Guinness World Records editor-in-chief, Craig Glenday. "Measuring this mountain of a dog was an unforgettable—if challenging!—experience, and I'll always treasure the couple of occasions I got to share a sofa with him—there was just about enough room for the two of us!" For …
How quantitative testing can boost confidence in diagnosisJanuary 27, 2021Testing for routine and critical conditions is necessary to provide optimal care to animal patients. However, defining test results can differ due to the variety of ways veterinarians obtain them.
Canine OA: Why counting calories isn't just for humansJanuary 27, 2021One of the most concerning health trends in the U.S. is the number of overweight dogs, a growing epidemic that has been associated with a dramatic increase in a wide range of health conditions.
