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| Veterinary Medical Photos--and Some For Enjoyment |
These are bladder stones (uroliths) from
one dog's bladder. There are various
types of minerals which make up the
'rocks'. Some can be controlled with
special diets. See another type below.
one dog's bladder. There are various
types of minerals which make up the
'rocks'. Some can be controlled with
special diets. See another type below.
This is an example of a corneal
ulcer (crater) of a dog's eye. These
can heal quickly or they can
become a "worst nightmare". All
eye injuries should be examined
quickly.
ulcer (crater) of a dog's eye. These
can heal quickly or they can
become a "worst nightmare". All
eye injuries should be examined
quickly.
| This is an operating room photo of an infected uterus. The condition is called "pyometra". The tubular areas are "horns" (cornua) of this dog's uterus. The diameter is about that of one's forearm and is filled with pus. Normally they are the diameter of a pencil. Spaying female pets early eliminates this life-threatening condition plus it reduces the chance of breast cancer later in life. |
ZOE, a 7-year-old, terrier-mix had this bladder stone removed two weeks before Christmas. It
reminded us of the Christmas star but it was not a "star" of our liking. The owners of ZOE had seen
blood in the urine when ZOE eliminated on snow. We did not find blood on the urinanlysis but an
X-RAY was taken as a precaution. The stone was identified and plans were made for surgery. This
stone is unusual in shape and we have sent it for chemical analysis. Most bladder stones can be
managed by careful diet, some more easily than others.
reminded us of the Christmas star but it was not a "star" of our liking. The owners of ZOE had seen
blood in the urine when ZOE eliminated on snow. We did not find blood on the urinanlysis but an
X-RAY was taken as a precaution. The stone was identified and plans were made for surgery. This
stone is unusual in shape and we have sent it for chemical analysis. Most bladder stones can be
managed by careful diet, some more easily than others.
Another bladder stone !
| Some things are let go too long. |
Below is a photo of a Topeka family whose pet dog, "Sandy", contracted a rare disease called
DYSAUTONOMIA. This is the 4th case we've been directly or indirectly involved. This malady
occurs only a few places in the world: Kansas, Missouri, and England. It appears in a few
other places as of recent times so it is either becoming more widespread or it was not being
diagnosed. The disease destroys the "parasympathetic" nervous system which controls eye
tearing, swallowing, intestinal movement, and other areas of motility including bladder. The
cause has not been determined. It usually leads to death but some dogs appear to stabilize.
Kevin, Abigail and Andrew were lucky to have very supportive parents. We are sorry to
report Sandy did not survive. She will be missed... You can tell by the smiles the effect pets
have on children.
DYSAUTONOMIA. This is the 4th case we've been directly or indirectly involved. This malady
occurs only a few places in the world: Kansas, Missouri, and England. It appears in a few
other places as of recent times so it is either becoming more widespread or it was not being
diagnosed. The disease destroys the "parasympathetic" nervous system which controls eye
tearing, swallowing, intestinal movement, and other areas of motility including bladder. The
cause has not been determined. It usually leads to death but some dogs appear to stabilize.
Kevin, Abigail and Andrew were lucky to have very supportive parents. We are sorry to
report Sandy did not survive. She will be missed... You can tell by the smiles the effect pets
have on children.
God is in His Heaven
Kevin [7y] Abigail [10 y] Andrew [12 y]
"Sandy" as a puppy
"Sandy" as a puppy
