by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Sep 19, 2014 | Disease Testing, In-House Laboratory, Soft Tissue Surgeries
What is biopsy? A biopsy refers to a procedure that involves removal of cells or a piece of suspicious tissue for a detailed analysis by a specialist called pathologist. It is the most common and most certain way to determine whether the suspected mass is cancer or...
by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Sep 19, 2014 | Disease Testing, In-House Laboratory, Soft Tissue Surgeries
A biopsy allows your veterinarian to determine the types of cells in a tissue sample. Biopsies are commonly used to determine if growths are cancerous but can also help determine the severity of a disease. The tissue removed during a biopsy is examined under a...
by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Sep 19, 2014 | Soft Tissue Surgeries
Anal sac disease is the most common disease entity of the anal region in dogs. Small breeds are predisposed; large or giant breeds are rarely affected. In cats, the most common form of anal sac disease is impaction. Etiology and Pathogenesis Anal sacs may become...
by Dr. Alan Mafara, Veterinarian, Owner | Sep 19, 2014 | Soft Tissue Surgeries
Also Known As: Anal sac impaction, anal sacculitis, anal sac abscess, impacted anal sacs, infection of the anal sac, abscessed anal sac. Transmission or Cause: The cause of anal sac disease is unknown. Smaller dog breeds, such as Chihuahuas and poodles, are most often...
