Evaluation of postoperative complication rates in cats undergoing perineal urethrostomy performed in dorsal recumbency.

Case Series Summary: Medical records were reviewed for cats that underwent a perineal urethrostomy performed in dorsal recumbency for the treatment of urethral obstruction. Information, including signalment, reason for presentation, number of previous obstructions, surgery time, and perioperative and postoperative complications, were collected through a review of medical records and owner follow-up. The objective was to evaluate short- and long-term complications in cats that underwent perineal urethrostomy performed in dorsal recumbency for treatment of urethral obstruction.

Treatment of avascular necrosis of the femoral head in small dogs with micro total hip replacement.

Objectives: To evaluate clinical outcome of small dogs with avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head treated with Micro total hip replacement (THR).

Study Design: Nonrandomized, retrospective efficacy case series.

Animals: Dogs (n = 7; 7 hips) that had Micro THR.

Total hip replacement as a treatment option for capital physeal fractures in dogs and cats.

Objectives: To evaluate outcome of capital physeal fractures (CPFs) treated by total hip replacement (THR) in dogs and cats.

Study Design: Retrospective phase II nonrandomized efficacy study.

Animals: Dogs (n = 21), cats (n = 4).