by Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | 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 Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | 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 Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | 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 Gina gina@eastvalleyanimal.com | 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...
