Clinical

Parasite roundup 2019

Key themes and hot topics in 2019 were reflective of increased awareness about pet movement. This, in part, was down to Brexit and concerns over changing pet travel legislation, but also an...

Figure 1. A pedicle flap with releasing incisions on the caudal aspect of the mandibular 3rd incisor and then mesial to the 1st mandibular premolar. The distal releasing incision extends obliquely along the caudal border of the labial frenulum (indicated by the green arrow).

Extraction of the mandibular canine tooth in dogs

The tooth has a long root, and extensive alveolectomy is often required to facilitate the extraction. A pedicle flap is therefore usually the most appropriate flap to use. Releasing incisions should...

Figure 1. Wing bone anatomy shown in a Lanner falcon (Falco biarmicus). Intraosseous catheters are most commonly placed in the distal ulna. The pneumatised humerus should not be used: because of its connection with the respiratory tract (in most bird species), fluid inserted into this bone may result in the patient drowning.

A guide to placing an intraosseous catheter in the avian distal ulna

Compared to an IV catheter, an IO catheter has the advantage of being more difficult for the patient to disrupt or remove. Additionally, patient interference will not result in blood loss (which could...

A heart-breaking disease: how to prevent lungworm infection

Angiostrongylosis is notorious for its non-specific clinical manifestations, occasionally asymptomatic nature, and prolonged course — features that add complexity to the diagnosis of this disease....