Our Blogs
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Veterinary Surgery: Behind the Scenes
Across Ethos hospitals, we perform a wide range of board certified veterinary surgeries: orthopedic, oncologic, emergency, ophthalmic, neurologic, and many more.
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My Wild Adventure: Hands on Veterinary Experience in South Africa
The experience of a lifetime: if you are looking to gain valuable hands on veterinary experience while traveling to an exotic country and learning about other cultures and societies, this is your opportunity!
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Lump on Dogs Elbow: Cancer Diagnosis & Treatment
Phineas, a 7-year-old Flat Coated Retriever, was presented to Peak for evaluation of left thoracic limb lameness of 10 month duration.
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A Lameness Puzzle
Daniel, a 3 year old, male, castrated, Golden Retriever presented to Dr. Kurt Schulz at Peak’s Surgery service for evaluation of a 2 month history of worsening lameness of the right hind leg.
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Case Study: Limb Spare
Akiko is an almost 8 year old spayed female mixed breed dog that presented to VSH North County for evaluation of wounds suffered from a dog bite.
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Liver Shunt in Dogs
Learn more on the diagnosis and treatment of a portosytemic shunt (PSS).
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Case Study: Thoracic Limb Lameness in French Bulldog
Stitch is a now 6 month old intact male French Bulldog that presented to the Veterinary Specialty Hospital North County surgery service at 4 months of age for evaluation of left thoracic limb lameness after jumping out of his owner’s arms.
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Tamsulosin for Dogs to Treat Incontinence
Samson was a 4-year old MC boxer presented with a 1 month history of incontinence and abnormal urination.
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Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) in Dogs
Osteochondrosis of the shoulder joint is a common cause of lameness in dogs. Fortunately the outcome with surgical treatment is generally excellent and can be performed using minimally invasive techniques.
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Case Study: Feline Chronic Renal Disease vs Hyperaldosteronism
Melvin, a 9 year old male neutered DSH, presented to the Veterinary Specialty Hospital for evaluation of an acute onset of ataxia and cervical ventroflexion.
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Case Study: Progressive Behavior Change in a Cat
Chandra, a 14 year old, DSH, was presented for a 5 month history of a slowly progressive behavior change, urinating outside the litter box, withdrawing from client, vocalizing without apparent purpose, and a tendency to walk in circles to the left.
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Case Study: Canine Foreign Body
Jake, a 2.5 year old German Shepherd, was presented for evaluation of vomiting, anorexia and lethargy.
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