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20/09/2021

ELBOW HYGROMA

The usual patient for this condition is a short-haired large breed dog, usually of an adolescent age, brought to the veterinarian for assessment of a fluid-filled swelling at the point of one or both elbows. The swelling is generally non-painful but can be quite bulbous and bizarre-looking.
What has happened is relatively simple: the dog has most likely been resting on a fairly hard surface and the pressure of his or her weight has created tissue damage over the elbow bones. The area is not able to heal because of the repeated tissue damage from the dog simply resting on his or her elbows. A fluid pocket forms as the body attempts to create its own cushion. This fluid pocket is called a "hygroma." The most common location for a hygroma is the elbow, though they can occur on the "sit bones" of the pelvis as well.

The Uncomplicated Hygroma

The simple or "uncomplicated" hygroma is not painful and is mostly of cosmetic concern. Changing the dog’s bedding generally solves the problem though sometimes special pads or bandages for the elbows must be constructed or purchased. If the dog begins to lie on softer more pliant materials, the hygroma is likely to simply resolve over 2-3 weeks as the inflammatory tissue is able to scar down. It is best not to tap off the fluid as any time the hygroma is pierced, infection can be introduced, potentially creating a “complicated” hygroma. Surgery on a hygroma should be avoided if possible for reasons described later on.

Treatment for uncomplicated hygroma is basically changing the bedding or surface upon which the dog lies.

The Complicated Hygroma

If the hygroma becomes infected, it will be come tender and surgical drainage becomes necessary. If the surface of the hygroma is not ulcerated, it can be drained and flushed and rubber drains inserted to allow for further drainage into bandages. The bandages should be changed daily but resolution of the hygroma should occur after a couple of weeks. If only drains are needed and no trimming is needed, the natural callus on the elbow will be preserved for protection of the area; any surgery that disrupts the natural callus is asking for trouble.
It should be noted that any time a hygroma is lanced and opened, the potential exists for the area to be unable to heal. After all, the reason the hygroma formed in the first place is because the damaged soft tissue was unable to heal. The extensive motion of the elbow area also works against healing as well. Establishing soft bedding and is imperative. If the hygroma is infected, there is no choice but to flush and drain it.

Treatment for the infected but not ulcerated hygroma is surgical drain placement
in addition to changing bedding as above.

If the hygroma is severely proliferative or chronically draining, or basically has a big sore on it, a more extensive surgery is needed. The callus is too fargone and must be removed. Special skin flaps or even grafts may be needed to reconstruct the skin of the elbow area after the infected callus is removed. A splint is likely going to be needed to sufficiently pad and immobilize the leg during healing, which takes a month or so. As mentioned, the motion of the area is working against healing and removing the natural callus and elbow soft tissue is also an obstacle.

It is important to recognize the hygroma early in its course so that it need not progress to a complicated status. If you are unsure about any swelling on a pet, it is prudent to see your vet promptly.

Other Hygromas

Technically, a hygroma can form over any bony protuberance that repeatedly receives the patient's weight. The elbow is the most common area to form a hygroma but the "sit bones" of the pelvis is the second most likely area. These are called "Ischial hygromas" and look like swellings under the tail right where the dog sits down. As above, softer bedding generally resolves the problem.

07/09/2021

Otitis Media and Interna in Dogs

Inflammation of the middle ear structures (otitis media) is usually caused by an extension of infection from the external ear canal or by pe*******on of the eardrum by a foreign object. The spread of infection through the bloodstream to these areas is also possible, but it is rare. Inflammation of the middle ear may lead to inflammation of the inner ear structures (otitis interna). This can in turn lead to loss of balance and deafness.

The signs of otitis media may be similar to those of otitis externa. Head shaking, ear scratching, rubbing the affected ear on the floor, and rotating the head toward the affected side are often noted. The ear is usually painful and may have a discharge and inflammatory changes in the ear canal. Inflammation of the outer ear (otitis externa) that recurs may be another sign.

Because the facial and sympathetic nerves travel through the middle ear, facial nerve paralysis, constriction of the pupil of the eye, drooping of the eyelid, sinking of the eyeball into the orbital cavity, and protrusion of the third eyelid may occur on the same side as the affected ear. If otitis interna occurs at the same time, head tilt toward the affected side will be more obvious. Additionally, an animal with inflammation of the inner ear may have an overall lack of coordination severe enough to cause difficulty in rising and walking. An involuntary rhythmic movement of the eyes from side to side (called nystagmus) may also be seen with inflammation of the inner ear. If the inflammation spreads to the brain, neurologic signs can be seen.

Your veterinarian may diagnose otitis media when the eardrum is ruptured, either by a foreign object or longterm inflammation. It is difficult to diagnose if the eardrum is not ruptured, which is the case more than 70% of the time. Otitis media has been found to be present in more than half of the dogs with longterm, recurrent inflammation of the external ear. Fluid in the middle ear or hardening and fibrous overgrowth of the round bone behind the ear may be detected through x-rays, computerized tomography (CT scan), or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Otitis interna may be diagnosed based on similar signs with the addition of loss of balance. Examination using an otoscope and x-rays of the round bone behind the ear may confirm the presence of simultaneous middle and inner ear inflammation.

24/03/2021

What to Feed a Baby 🕊️ Bird ?

Do I Need to Feed This Baby Bird?

Baby birds have very demanding dietary needs. Depending on their age and species, baby birds may eat every 10 to 20 minutes for 12 to 14 hours per day, consuming a diet rich in insects for sufficient protein to ensure healthy growth. No human other than a licensed bird rehabber has the proper equipment, food supplements, or endurance to keep up that frantic feeding schedule. If you find a baby bird that appears to need feeding, the best thing to do is not to feed it, but to get it to an appropriate bird rescue organization. In many cases, the begging birds are not abandoned and the parent birds are nearby and tending to their babies as needed, even if they aren't seen.

If you find a baby bird that seems to be unfed, watch the bird closely for one to two hours to see if its parents return to feed it. Bear in mind that it may take just seconds for a parent bird to deliver a bite to its chick, and inattentive observers may miss several feeding cycles. As the chicks grow, feeding may also be less frequent, and one parent bird may be tending to several offspring in different locations, so parental visits may be uneven. If the baby is being fed, rest assured that the parent bird is able to keep up with its demands, and no intervention is necessary if the baby does not appear injured or ill in any other way.

If the baby bird is not being fed and appears to be growing weaker and more lethargic, the first step should be to find a licensed rehabber to provide it proper care. When contacting the rehabber, ask for their evaluation of the bird in question before attempting any emergency feeding. If it is recommended that you feed the baby bird, he or she might have specific suggestions in mind as an emergency measure, and those suggestions should be meticulously followed.

If Feeding Is Necessary
If you find a baby bird that needs to be fed but you are unable to contact a bird or wildlife rehabilitator, it is important to know what to feed a baby bird that will provide similar nutrition to its natural diet. While every wild bird has a different diet, several types of food can serve as emergency rations when necessary. At the same time, it is critical to understand that baby birds have very different nutritional needs than adult birds, and foods you would normally feed to your backyard birds are not appropriate for young fledglings.

Good foods for baby birds
Moist dog food
Raw liver (no seasoning)
Hard-boiled eggs
Dog biscuits (moistened)
Dog or cat kibble (moistened)

What not to feed baby birds
Water
Bread or bread products
Whole birdseed
Milk
Pet bird food
Worms
Kitchen scraps

The more mature a baby bird is, the more "adult" food it can consume without harm, and the longer it can go between feedings.

Tips for Feeding Baby Wild Birds

Offer food that is spongy in texture, not dripping with water that could cause choking or drowning. All dry food should be softened before being offered to a baby bird.
Food should be offered at room temperature only, never warmed or heated, and also never refrigerated or chilled.
Keep bits of food small and in proportion to the bird's size; very small birds need very tiny bites. Cut or crush food appropriately to suit the bird's size.
While feeding the bird, handle it as little as possible to minimize the risk of additional stress or injury. Never force the bird's bill open to eat.

Above all, remember that feeding a baby bird should be an emergency measure only. If a baby bird is abandoned and needs care, it should be taken to a bird rescue organization or experienced rehabber as soon as possible. Rehabbers can not only feed it an appropriate diet for its species but can help it learn how to find its own food, evade predators, and learn other skills necessary for a successful life in the wild.

(From the spruce)

12/03/2021

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18/11/2020

Lipoma in Dogs

What Are Lipomas?
Lipomas are very common fat-based masses (tumor) seen on middle-age and senior dogs that are generally benign. They arise from fat (lipid) cells and they are typically found in the subcutaneous tissue (just beneath the skin surface) of axillary regions (armpits) and alongside the chest and abdomen.
Occasionally lipomas develop internally within the chest or abdominal cavity. Rarely does a dog develop only one lipoma. They tend to grow in multiples and I’ve examined individual dogs with more lipomas than I could count. Fatty tumors that grow between the muscles are called infiltrative lipomas and when malignant (cancerous) they are called infiltrative liposarcomas.

Can lipomas in dogs grow fast?
While generally lipomas are characterized by their slow-growing nature, each one is different and some lipomas have been known to grow quickly.

Should Lipomas Be Treated?
In the vast majority of cases, the answer is a definite, "No!” Lipomas are generally not treated, because of their benign, slow-growing nature. The only issue most lipomas create is purely cosmetic, which the dog could care less about. It should be noted that lipomas do not go away on their own. Lipomas should be examined by a veterinarian to ensure they are benign.

If you suspect your dog has a lipoma, seek out veterinarian assistance on diagnosing the tumor type by fine needle aspiration. This information is not meant to be a substitute for veterinary care. Always follow the instructions provided by your veterinarian.

When To Seek Veterinary Care
There are a few exceptions to the general recommendation to let sleeping lipomas lie. A fatty tumor is deserving of more attention in the following situations:

1. The location of a lipoma may interfere with mobility. If a lipoma is steadily growing in an area where it could ultimately cause problems with a dog's mobility, it might be best to remove it before too large. The armpit is the classic spot where this happens. The emphasis here is on the phrase, “steadily growing.” Even in one of these critical areas there is no reason to surgically remove a lipoma that remains quiescent with no discernible growth.

2. Sudden growth and/or change in appearance of a fatty tumor (or any mass for that matter) warrant reassessment by a veterinarian to determine the best course of action.

3. Infiltrative liposarcoma vs lipoma. Every once in a great while, a fatty tumor turns out to be an infiltrative liposarcoma rather than a lipoma. These are the malignant black sheep of the fatty tumor family. Your veterinarian will be suspicious of an infiltrative liposarcoma if the fine needle aspirate cytology reveals fat cells, yet the tumor feels fixed to underlying tissues. (Lipomas are normally freely moveable.) Liposarcomas should be aggressively surgically removed and/or treated with radiation therapy.

4. Occasionally a lipoma grows to truly mammoth proportions. If ever you’ve looked at a dog and thought, “Wow, there’s a dog attached to that tumor!” chances are you were looking at a lipoma. Such massive tumors have the potential to cause the dog discomfort. They can also outgrow their blood supply, resulting in possible infection and drainage from the mass. The key is to catch on to the mass’s rapid growth so as to surgically remove it before it becomes enormous in size and far more difficult to remove.

Can Canine Lipomas Be Prevented?
No one knows because risk factors include a complicated mix of environment, genetics, diet, and care. Anecdotally speaking, it is thought that overweight dogs are more predisposed to developing fatty tumors. While I’m not so sure I buy this, I’m certainly in favor of keeping your dog at a healthy body weight.

16/11/2020

Vaginal Discharge

Vaginal Discharge in Bi***es

Symptoms to watch for abnormal va**nal discharge in dogs -
*Attracting male dogs
*Excessive licking of the va**na
*Rubbing the bottom along the floor .
*Increased urination and/or straining to urinate
*Difficulty in defecation .
*Lethargy
*Fever
*Increased thirst

Differential Diagnosis through va**nal discharge -
*It is important to obtain a complete medical history and to perform a thorough physical examination.
*Yeast infection like Candidiasis in dogs can be differentiated from Bacterial infection like Pyometra easily. Bacterial infection va**nal discharge gives unpleasant fishy smell while Yeast infection discharge is like cottage cheese .
*Continued bloody discharge that doesn't clot may point towards some blood clotting defect or may be due to some cancerous growth .

Diagnostic tests -
*A complete blood count (CBC), biochemical profile .
*A urine culture to rule out a bacterial urinary tract infection
*Vaginal cytology
*Culture of the va**nal discharge .
*Abdominal radiographs (X-ray) to assess the uterus and pelvis
*Abdominal ultrasonography
*Vaginoscopy .
*Cytology and biopsy of any abnormal tissue in the va**na
*Serologic tests for brucellosis and Herpesvirus
*Intravenous dye study of the kidneys and ureters to identify any abnormalities in the location of the ureters .
*A coagulation profile .

Treatment -
Vaginal discharges that are considered normal for the dog do not require treatment. Mild vaginitis have only itching with clear discharge . In addition, mild vaginitis that is sometimes present in young puppies often resolves spontaneously once the dog is spayed or has passed through its first heat.

Other causes of va**nal discharge are more serious and require specific therapy, depending upon the cause.
Surgical removal of an infected uterus, a va**nal foreign body, or a uterine or va**nal tumor .
Surgical correction of any congenital defects of the ureters, the walls of the va**na or re**um
Antibiotics for urinary tract infections, bacterial vaginitis, and following trauma
Corrective therapy for any bleeding disorders
Chemotherapy for selected tumors of the va**na or external genitalia, e.g. transmissible venereal tumor, lymphosarcoma, transitional cell carcinoma
Avoidance of breeding the bitch while she has va**nal discharge .

12/11/2020

Jaundice in pets

Jaundice in dogs refers to a buildup of yellow pigment in the blood and tissue, which causes a yellow discoloration in the skin, gums, and eyes. This is also called icterus or yellow jaundice.

It’s fairly easy to spot in dogs, though it may be more difficult to see on darker dogs than dogs with light fur or skin pigment.

The yellow color comes from bilirubin, a pigment in bile produced by red blood cells. Normally this pigment is excreted, but if too much bilirubin is produced or if the dog’s body can’t excrete it fast enough, there is an accumulation that results in jaundice. Many conditions can affect this process in dogs.

Symptoms:
Discolored urine
Increased thirst or urination
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Loss of appetite
Lethargy
Weakness
Paleness
Fever
Abdominal pain
Orange tint to f***s
Weight loss
Bleeding
Confusion

Causes:
Autoimmune disease
Cancerous tumors
Heartworm
Cirrhosis or liver damage, often from toxins
Pancreatic inflammation, stones, cancer, or infection
Bile duct obstruction
Injury
Collection of blood in the body cavity
Incompatible blood transfusion

Treatment:
The treatment for jaundice in dogs is dependent on treatment for the underlying cause of the condition. This is because it is a symptom of other conditions and not a disease on its own.

A vet will be able to run tests to determine a proper diagnosis for the underlying condition and form a treatment plan.

In cases of cancer, chemotherapy may be used to reduce the size of tumors, as well as surgery to remove affected tissue. Liver disease may be treated with a variety of medications that can reduce inflammation and scarring.

Surgery may be needed if there is an obstruction in the bile duct. In dogs who are severely anemic, a blood transfusion may be necessary.

In many cases, a vet will prescribe a special nutritionally balanced diet with vitamin supplements based on the underlying disease.