Use of a vessel-sealing device versus conventional hemostatic techniques in dogs undergoing thyroidectomy because of suspected thyroid carcinoma.

Objective: To compare use of a vessel-sealing device (VSD) versus conventional hemostatic techniques in dogs undergoing thyroidectomy because of suspected thyroid carcinoma.

Design: Retrospective cohort study.

Animals: 42 client-owned dogs undergoing thyroidectomy because of suspected thyroid carcinoma.

Comparison of multistage versus one-stage destabilization of a type II external fixator used to stabilize an oblique tibial osteotomy in dogs.

Objective: To compare the biomechanical effects of multistage versus one-stage destabilization of a type II external skeletal fixator (ESF) used to stabilize an oblique unstable tibial osteotomy in dogs.

Study Design: In vitro, in vivo, and ex vivo experimental study.

Animal Population: Twelve healthy adult dogs.