I performed my first incisional gastropexy last week. This surgical procedure is incredibly important for deep-chested dogs as they are more susceptible to gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV) which is nearly always a life-threatening emergency. In larger, deep-chested breeds like German Shepherds, Dobermans, Great Danes, Boxers or Weimaraners, the stomach can twist on itself and cause gas […]
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Brandy Lawrence
Third-Year, Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Brandy knew from a very young age that she was destined to be a veterinarian. She grew up riding horses, working cows, and training dogs. Her current interests in veterinary medicine are surgery, behavior, and theriogenology.
