Demodex Mange in Cats

2025-08-01T11:59:58-07:00April 18th, 2020|Cats|

Introduction Demodectic mange (Demodecosis) is caused by an external parasite that is also present in low numbers on healthy animals and pets, including people. Whether or not a pet shows symptoms of this disease depends primarily on their immune status. This disease is rare in cats, and is seen much more often in dogs, although any immunocompromised cat is susceptible. What is Demodectic Mange? This is a disease that is caused by a microscopic mite. It resides in the skin and hair follicles of many animals as a regular part of flora. It is when there is a problem with

Hemangiosarcoma in Cats

2025-04-10T18:50:01-07:00April 17th, 2020|Cats|

Introduction to Spleen Disease (Hemangiosarcoma, Hematoma) It is not uncommon for us to encounter problems with the spleen. Sometimes it just enlarges without any major problems, sometimes it twists on itself, sometimes it ruptures and causes internal bleeding, and sometimes it becomes cancerous. A rupturing spleen is called a hematoma. Cancer of the spleen is called hemangiosarcoma (abbreviated as HSA). What is Hemangiosarcoma in Cats? Hemangiosarcoma in cats is a malignant cancer of the spleen that can spread to other organs, eventually leading to death. Signs and Symptoms of Hemangiosarcoma in Cats lethargy inappetence weight loss diarrhea vomiting collapse discolored

Rat Ovarian Tumor

2024-08-06T07:34:11-07:00April 16th, 2020|Rat|

Rats are prone to tumors, commonly in the mammary glands and in the uterus. These tumors can be benign or malignant. Removing them as soon as they are noted makes for a much better prognosis. This page has a surgery on the removal of an ovarian tumor. Anesthesia All of our rats undergoing surgery get an exam ahead of time. This rat is being examined by one of our student externs.  Once they pass their exam they are put in a special anesthesia chamber with 100% oxygen and gas anesthesia. Over the next few minutes he slowly becomes anesthetized. They are

Forearm Fracture in a Dog

2024-09-04T09:47:22-07:00April 16th, 2020|Dogs|

Introduction It is not uncommon for a dog or cat to fracture its forearm. The two bones that are usually involved are the radius and ulna. Depending on the severity of the fracture, it is either splinted or surgery is performed to stabilize the bones with a bone plate. Puppies heal well with a splint. In small breed adult dogs, due to their bone anatomy and blood supply, a splint will not work, and a plate is needed surgically for proper healing. If a splint is used there is a good chance there will be what is called a non-union.

Rat Neuter

2024-11-21T17:11:59-08:00April 16th, 2020|Rat|

What is Neutering in Rats? Neutering, also called castration or orchiectomy, is removal of the testicles in the male rat. Benefits of Having Your Rat Neutered Neutered rats make better pets, fight less with other rats, cannot impregnate females, and cannot get testicular cancer. Best Time to Have a Rat Neutered As in all pets we prefer to neuter them early in life. There is less anesthetic risk and they heal rapidly at a young age. When you bring your rat in for an exam we will palpate the testicles and determine if they are large enough. Typically on a

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