The pet food recall has been the primary topic in veterinary related news for several months. The substance identified in the renal tubules of affected animals' kidneys is melamine, used in fertilizers and plastics. The doses found in contaminated feeds are low, and it's still unclear whether this … [Read more...]
Ultrasound controls part I
This past weekend we held another introductory ultrasound course, this time hosted at the UC Davis facility. There were about 25 enthusiastic participants willing to learn more about the theory and practice of abdominal ultrasound in dogs. Some had never tried ultrasound, others had taken classes at … [Read more...]
Free fluid in the abdomen
Ultrasound is very sensitive at picking up free fluid in the peritoneal space. Depending on the patient, free fluid may or may not be an important finding. Here are a few guidelines to help you make the diagnosis. Small amount of anechoic fluid You might pick up a small amount of free fluid … [Read more...]
5 ways to improve your abdominal ultrasound skills
Last weekend, the team from UC Davis radiology traveled to UC Irvine to teach an introductory ultrasound course. The tradition has been to teach a couple of courses there every year, and I joined the group for the first time. We had a great group of enthusiastic vets eager to get their hands on the … [Read more...]
Evaluating corrugated small intestine
You are scanning the abdomen of a dog with ascites, and a possible ruptured bladder, when all of a sudden something catches your eye. That loop of small intestine is very abnormal looking. It's not thickened, and the wall layers are normal, how do you describe it? "Corrugated" and "lasagna" are … [Read more...]
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