Canine hip dysplasia (CHD) is one of the most frequently occurring orthopedic diseases with both heritability and a possible nutritional etiology. Specific risk factors for CHD include large breed genetics, free choice feeding, consumption of high-energy foods, and excessive calcium ingestion from foods, treats, or supplements. Read more - Medical management of hip dysplasia
Hip dysplasia is the second most common cause of hind limb lameness in dogs following cranial cruciate ligament injury. Numerous treatments are available at Burlington Veterinary Specialists to treat this disease and the choice depends upon numerous factors including the patients age, severity of the disease, and of course the goals of the owners. Read more - Surgical management of hip dysplasia
Take a moment, if you will, to reflect upon your last work week. How many of your patients came to see you because their owners perceived some degree of discomfort? What percentage of the aging dogs needed assistance exiting the car before stiffly walking through your door? Did the guardians of your geriatric feline patients note that their cats were sleeping more or jumping onto furniture less often? As our patients live longer and encounter the discomforts of aging bodies, a greater demand is rising for us to provide pain-free quality of life in the final years. Read more - Pain management
Portosystemic shunts (PSS) are abnormal vessels that permit blood draining the gastrointestinal tract to bypass the liver and travel directly to the systemic circulation. These shunts may be intrahepatic or extrahepatic. Intrahepatic shunts occur primarily in large breed dogs while extrahepatic shunts are found most commonly in small breed dogs and cats. Read more - Portosystemic shunt
A CT case study of one of our recent patients
Bailey, a 7-year-old castrated male Lab-mix breed, was presented to a referring veterinarian with right-sided epistaxis of 3-4 weeks duration. He was an otherwise healthy dog with normal blood work. Rhinoscopy was performed and tissue samples obtained. The histopathology interpretation indicated a moderate mixed eosinophilic rhinitis with no neoplastic tissue seen. The bloody discharge continued and Bailey was referred to Lynks Group for a nasal CT exam. Read more - Bailey