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• Anal Sac Disease in Cats

  The anal sacs and ducts can become inflamed or infected for a variety of reasons. This handout outlines signs to watch for, diagnosis, and treatments, including identifying and managing underlying causes.

• Anal Sac Disease in Dogs

  Anal sac disease is a common problem in dogs that can be very uncomfortable or painful. This handout outlines signs to watch for, diagnosis, and treatments, including identifying and managing underlying causes

• Anestesia para gatos

  Contenido en español actualizado.
  Translated from the original English article Anesthesia for Cats

• Anestesia para perros

  Contenido en español actualizado.
  Translated from the original English article Anesthesia for Dogs

• Anesthesia for Cats

  Anesthesia is accomplished by administering drugs that depress nerve function. It is important that you fully understand what will happen to your pet, and that you understand the risks. Anesthetic monitoring in a veterinary hospital is like that found in any human hospital. With today's anesthetics, many of which are reversible, your pet should be almost completely normal by the time of discharge.

• Anesthesia for Dogs

  Anesthesia is accomplished by administering drugs that depress nerve function. It is important that you fully understand what will happen to your pet, and that you understand the risks. Anesthetic monitoring in a veterinary hospital is like that found in any human hospital. With today's anesthetics, many of which are reversible, your pet should be almost completely normal by the time of discharge.

• Arthroscopy

  This handout discusses arthroscopy, the insertion of a telescope-like camera into a joint. The joints commonly examined and treated using this technique, along with the benefits and risks of this procedure, are outlined.

• Aural Hematoma in Cats

  An aural hematoma is a collection of blood between the cartilage and skin of the ear flap. It is most usually caused by trauma but can also be due to a bleeding disorder. Hematomas in cats should be treated early to minimize pain and disfigurement.

• Aural Hematoma in Dogs

  An aural hematoma is a collection of blood between the cartilage and skin of the ear flap. It is most usually caused by trauma but can also be due to a bleeding disorder. Hematomas in dogs should be treated early to minimize pain and disfigurement.

• Bite Wounds in Dogs

  Bites wounds are one of the most common reasons that dogs need emergency veterinary appointments, and they can cause significant injury to the skin and soft tissues. Even a bite that does not break the skin can cause crushing or bruising injuries to the underlying soft tissues. If your dog has been in a fight with another animal, notify your veterinarian immediately.