Evaluation of risk factors for outcome associated with adrenal gland tumors with or without invasion of the caudal vena cava and treated via adrenalectomy in dogs: 86 cases (1993-2009).

Objective: To evaluate risk factors for outcome for dogs with adrenal gland tumors with or without invasion of the caudal vena cava treated via adrenalectomy.

Design: Retrospective study.

Animals: 86 dogs that underwent adrenalectomy for treatment of adrenal gland tumors.

Effectiveness of a bipolar vessel sealant device for sealing uterine horns and bodies from dogs.

Objective: To compare the bursting strength of a vessel sealant device (VSD) with that of an encircling suture on uterine horns and bodies from dogs.

Sample: Uteri from 24 shelter dogs with unknown reproductive histories. PROCEDURES-Uterine horns and bodies were allocated to groups to be sealed with suture or a VSD.