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  • Lesion map indicating biopsy site 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-03)
    A lesion map is used to indicate which areas are affected by lesions and the correct biopsy site. Skin biopsy site selection and the interpretation of the biopsy report influence the value of the biopsy for the diagnosis ...
  • Feline patients 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-03)
    PHOTO 1: Kittens suspected of having an illness require immediate care. The patient should be encouraged to eat and drink water. The kitten should be weighed up to four times daily to record weight gain and to identify ...
  • Skin biopsy 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-03)
    PHOTO 1: A preoperative biopsy should be done if it will help choose a therapeutic modality and the degree of therapy. The equipment needed for a biopsy include a biopsy punch, a scalpel blade, local anaesthetic such as ...
  • Traumatic brain injury in dogs 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-03)
    PHOTO 1: Traumatic injuries in dogs are commonly caused by motor vehicle accidents, fighting with other animals, falling from heights, blunt trauma and gunshot wounds. Treatment of acute head injuries should take into ...
  • Nasoesophageal tube 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-03)
    PHOTOS 1,2: It is vital to ensure that sick or injured animals receive adequate nutritional support. A nasoesophageal (NE) tube can be used to provide nutrition to patients that are unwilling or unable to eat. A soft feeding ...
  • Atopy 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-03)
    PHOTOS 1-7: Atopy is a hypersensitivity reaction to inhaled or cutaneously absorbed allergens in genetically predisposed animals. Atopy causes animals to become sensitised to environmental allergens by producing allergen ...
  • Scaling dermatoses 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-03)
    PHOTOS 1-7: Scaling dermatosis is due to an increase in production, increase in desquamation or a decrease in cohesion of keratinocytes which causes abnormal shedding of epidermal cells as fine or coarse scale. Clinical ...
  • Monitor sheets 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-03)
    PHOTOS 1-4: Monitoring sheets are important tools in an animal hospital. They provide a basis for planning patient care and aids in communication between members of staff. Furthermore, it serves to monitor a patient’s ...
  • Cerebrospinal fluid tap 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-03)
    PHOTOS 1,2: A cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) tap test is done to collect CSF for the diagnosis of inflammatory central nervous system disorders, encephalopathies and myelopathies. The collection is done under general anaesthesia. ...
  • Physiotherapy 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-03)
    Physiotherapy is an important part of post operative care for patients who have undergone orthopaedic surgery. Physiotherapy is also indicated for acute neurological diseases, osteoarthritis, vestibular disease, soft tissue ...
  • Alopecia 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-03)
    PHOTOS 1-3: Alopecia is abnormal hair loss or failure of hair to grow and occurs in a variety of conditions. Alopecia areata causes patchy alopecia. Alopecia areata is the result of cellular and humoral immune response ...
  • Pronutro fed to critically ill patients as a protein source 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-03)
    Pronutro can be fed to critically ill dogs if animal protein cannot be used. Pronutro is a high energy, high protein food that is easier to digest than animal sources of protein. 15-25% of the calorie intake of dogs ...
  • Ameroid constrictor ring for the attenuation of portosystemic shunts 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-03)
    Ameroid Constrictor rings are used in the treatment of portosystemic shunts. Portosystemic shunts are vascular communications between the portal venous system and the systemic circulation. Portosystemic shunts divert ...
  • Chemotherapy 
    Van Schoor, Mirinda; University of Pretoria. Faculty of Veterinary Science. Dept. of Companion Animal Clinical Studies (2010-11-03)
    PHOTO 1: Chemotherapeutic drugs kill cells in rapidly dividing tissues. Two or three drugs are commonly combined to treat malignancy. The drugs need to have the following characteristics: each drug should be active ...