Traumatic head injuries in cats
The ability to recognize clinical signs consistent with a declining neurologic status is critical in the management of cats following head trauma.
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Emergency visits to primary care veterinary hospitals
This paper will present some basic epidemiology of dogs seen for emergency care at a network of primary veterinary clinics in the United States of America.
How I approach… Canine ocular emergencies
Ophthalmic emergencies are commonly seen by the small animal practitioner and can be said to include any ophthalmic condition...
Wound management 1 – Emergency management of open fractures
An open fracture is any fractured bone that is exposed to environmental contamination due to disruption of soft tissues surrounding the bone.
Wound management 2 – Penetrating injuries in dogs
Penetrating wounds are often deceiving! An innocuous-looking skin puncture may overlie tissue that has been significantly compromised by strong forces...
Gastric dilatation and volvulus
Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV) is a life-threatening condition which requires prompt diagnosis and treatment.
Pain assessment in the dog: the Glasgow Pain Scale
Pain is an unpleasant personal emotional experience. It has 3 dimensions: Sensory – discriminative (location, intensity, quality, duration)...
Thoracic trauma
Animals with thoracic trauma frequently present in small animal clinics and should always be treated as an emergency.