From Barely There to Full Fluff: An Alopecia X ComebackNot every hair-loss case remains hairless.This dog was presented to AVCI with extensive, symmetrical coat loss consistent with Alopecia X. This…
When One Sick Kitten Is Fighting Three InfectionsA weak or unusually quiet kitten may be affected by more than one disease process.This patient was diagnosed with a concurrent infection involving…
When Cute Facial Folds Start Hurting the EyesNot all facial folds are harmless.Entropion is an eyelid abnormality in which the eyelid margin rolls inward, causing the eyelashes, facial hair, or…
When Removing a Painful Eye Brings ReliefEnucleation is the surgical removal of the entire globe and may be recommended when an eye is irreversibly damaged, chronically painful, severely infected, or…
She Lost a Leg—but Gained a Better Chance at LifeSevere limb trauma can sometimes cause extensive tissue damage, loss of normal function, impaired blood supply, and progressive infection. When the…
Not Ear Cropping—This Surgery Was Done to Help the Ear HealTraumatic injuries to the pinna, or external ear flap, can result in tissue tearing, inflammation, pain, bleeding, and delayed wound…