Colonoscopic and histologic features of rectal masses in dogs: 82 cases (1995-2012).

OBJECTIVE To evaluate colonoscopic and histologic features of rectal masses in dogs. DESIGN Retrospective case series. ANIMALS 82 client-owned dogs with rectal masses that underwent colonoscopy.

Unilateral laryngeal paralysis subsequent to surgical ligation of a patent ductus arteriosus in an 8-week-old domestic shorthair cat.

Case Description: An 8-week-old female domestic shorthair cat was treated for patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) with surgical ligation. Seven weeks postoperatively, the cat was evaluated because of increased upper respiratory noise, inspiratory stridor, wheezing, and episodes of intermittent open-mouth breathing that had developed 1 week following the surgical ligation.

Clinical Findings: The cat was sedated, and examination of the larynx revealed left-sided laryngeal paralysis.

Evaluation of laparoscopic-assisted ovariohysterectomy for treatment of canine pyometra.

Objective: To describe a technique for treating pyometra in dogs using a 3-portal laparoscopic-assisted ovariohysterectomy (LAOVH) and evaluate outcome.

Study Design: Retrospective case series.

Animals: Dogs (n = 12).