John Berg, DVM, DACVS reviews splenectomy in dogs and cats. He discusses the most common indications for splenectomy and the different surgical techniques and tools required. He also reviews postoperative patient management and prognosis following splenectomy. Course Handout Course Details
John Berg, DVM, DACVS reviews intra-abdominal biopsy techniques in dogs and cats, including techniques for hepatic, intestinal, lymphatic, and pancreatic biopsies. Narrated videos are provided for each procedure, including tips and tricks for avoiding complications. Course Handout Course Details
John Berg, DVM, DACVS provides instruction on performing intestinal resection and anastomosis as treatment for intestinal neoplasia in dogs and cats. He reviews the most common types of gastrointestinal neoplasia and provides videos of the procedure. Course Handout Course Details
John Berg, DVM, DACVS provides instruction on performing gastrotomies for removal of gastric foreign bodies in dogs and cats. He reviews the most common dangerous gastric foreign bodies, suture techniques, and postoperative care, and he provides a narrated surgical video of the procedure. Course Handout Course Details
John Berg, DVM, DACVS provides instruction on esophageal feeding tube placement in dogs and cats. He reviews indications for feeding tube placement, nutritional management of feeding tube patients, and a narrated step-by-step surgical video. Course Handout Course Details
John Berg, DVM, DACVS reviews causes of intestinal obstruction, medical management, and surgical procedures for enterotomies in dogs and cats. He also provides a narrated surgical video of an enterotomy procedure. Course Handout Course Details
John Berg, DVM, DACVS reviews the most common types of urinary calculi in dogs and cats and provides step-by-step directions for performing a cystotomy. He also discusses suture material, suture patterns, and postoperative care. Course Handout Course Details
John Berg, DVM, DACVS reviews gestation and parturition. He then discusses types and clinical signs of dystocia, medical treatment, and indication for cesarean section. He explains step-by-step surgical procedures, including anesthesia considerations, handling of neonates, and postoperative care of the dam. Course Handout Course Details
Valli Parthasarathy, DVM, DACVB reviews behavioral causes of feline house soiling including treatment options and medical rule-outs. Course Handout Course Details
Valli Parthasarathy, DVM, DACVB reviews the diagnosis and management of human-directed aggression in dogs and provides client communication tips for these challenging cases. Course Handout Course Details