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Corneal UlcersApril 21, 2019What is a corneal ulcer? The cornea is the transparent, shiny membrane that makes up the front of the eyeball. Think of…
Congestive Heart FailureApril 21, 2019What is congestive heart failure? Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) is a term that refers to the heart’s inability to pump…
Luxating Patella and Correction in Dogs and CatsApril 21, 2019What is a luxating patella? The patella, or ‘kneecap,’ is normally located in a groove on the end of the…
Exploratory Surgery & Foreign Body RetrievalApril 21, 2019Dogs and cats are curious by nature. They love to investigate new sights, smells and tastes. Unfortunately, this curiosity can…
Cryosurgery / Cryotherapy at Saint FrancisApril 21, 2019What is Cryosurgery? Cryosurgery is the application of extreme cold to destroy abnormal or diseased tissue. The term comes from…
Cervical Stenosis in DogsApril 21, 2019What is cervical stenosis? Cervical stenosis is also known as cervical vertebral instability, cervical spondylopathy or Wobbler syndrome. It is caused by compression of…
Lameness and Corrective MeasuresApril 21, 2019What is lameness? Lameness refers to an inability to properly use one or more limbs. It is most often associated with…
Degenerative Joint DiseaseApril 21, 2019What is a joint? A joint connects two or more bones together. Most joints in the body are mobile, allowing…
Elbow Dysplasia and Surgical CorrectionApril 21, 2019Ununited Anconeal Process or UAP in Dogs The elbow joint is made up of 3 separate bones, the radius, the…
Osteochondritis Dissecans or OCD in DogsApril 21, 2019What is osteochondritis dissecans? The term osteochondrosis refers is an abnormal development of the cartilage on the end of a bone in…
