Mast cell tumors are a funny thing and I learned that with one of my patients. They can look like anything on the outside—they can be flat or raised, they can be hairless or haired, they can be cutaneous or subcutaneous. You really can’t look at a mass and say, “Yup, that’s a mast cell […]
My First Spay
Yesterday one of the things I was most excited and most nervous about vet school came and went. I successfully completed my first vet school surgeries: a spay and neuter! I was SO nervous, but in the end, it actually went really well and I have some tips on how to prepare. Practice. Sure, you […]
The Fundamental Principles of Pancarpal Arthrodesis
I am preparing for a pancarpal arthrodesis scheduled for tomorrow. I’m refreshing my mind on the anatomy of the carpus, remembering extension angles, and learning new information about types of plates and surgical technique. Maybe the surgeon will let me place some screws tomorrow if I know my stuff? Is it really called a pineapple […]
