Porcupine quill migration in the thoracic cavity of a German shorthaired pointer.

A 7 yr old German shorthaired pointer presented with progressive respiratory distress and lethargy. Two weeks prior to presentation, the dog had porcupine quills removed from the left forepaw, muzzle, and sternal area. At the time of presentation, the dog had bounding pulses and friction rubs in the right dorsal lung field.

The effect of abaxial retraction on pelvic geometry after pelvic symphysiotomy.

Objective: To describe the effect abaxial retraction after pelvic symphysiotomy has on the geometry of the sacroiliac joints (SIs) in dogs.

Study Design: Experimental study.

Sample Population: Canine cadavers (n = 9).

Use of fluoroscopically guided percutaneous antegrade urethral catheterization for the treatment of urethral obstruction in male cats: 9 cases (2000-2009).

Objective: To describe the technique and determine outcome for male cats with urethral obstruction treated with fluoroscopically guided percutaneous antegrade urethral catheterization (PAUC).

Design: Retrospective case series.

Animals: 9 client-owned neutered male cats with urethral obstruction and inability to pass a retrograde urinary catheter.