Raw food diet has been gaining in popularity over the last few years. Raw food can be fed as a prepared frozen meal, or as raw meat with individual addition of grain and supplement mixes. Supporters feel that raw meat is better because our dog’s wild canine ancestors survived on uncooked food. Grains and supplements […]
Read MoreBefore: A blue Heeler fractured his leg after being hit by a car. Radiographs reveal both radius and ulna (the 2 long bones) of the left front leg with comminution (crushing/grinding) of the distal (outer) 1/3 diaphysis (main or midsection of a long bone). After: The small […]
Read MoreEpulides are localized growths on the gingival (gums). Most epulides are benign lesions or -tumors, but malignant tumors can present as epulis as well. Therefore, they should always be histopathologically examined to determine the real nature of the lesion. The most common benign type of epulides in dogs is focal fibrous hyperplasia. These tumors do […]
Read MoreThis kitten has been named “Jack Sparrow”. He was presented on October 25th, 2014 by a Dubuque police officer after being found abandoned with his left eye protruding beyond its bony socket. He weighed only 2.1 lbs and was emaciated. Jack Sparrow was immediately fed and medicated to help him gain strength. The eye […]
Read MoreA 5-year-old Golden Retriever was referred to us because of chronic inflammation in the lower mouth arcade. This had started when the dog was only 5 months old. Three years ago a tooth, as well as a gingival mass, had been removed, but the swelling did not recede. Histopathology of the gingival mass confirmed the […]
Read MoreDental surgery for cats and dogs is a routine procedure at Neumeister Animal Hospital. It ranges from preventive care to tooth extractions. You can read up on our routine dental procedures on our Services page about Dental Care and Oral Radiology. In this particular case, a dog was scheduled for routine cleaning. After the dog […]
Read MoreA 9-year-old Shih-Tzu mix was showing an increased urge to urinate but was straining to do so once outside. After viewing a urine sample under the microscope Dr. Neumeister found a large amount of white blood cells (WBC), red blood cells (RBC) and transitional cells. A radiograph of the abdomen showed 4 uroliths (bladder stones) […]
Read MoreA client came to the office with her 10-year-old Boston Terrier because she felt that his vision was impaired. Dr. Neumeister measured the fluid pressure inside the eye (intraocular pressure) and evaluated the retina and optic nerve function with color-based pupil testing. Both tests came back with results in the normal range. After ruling out […]
Read MoreA dog owner called us in a panic because her elderly dog (Shelby) suddenly had difficulty walking and was falling over. She was also tilting her head, the eyes were rotating in a circle and flicking back and forth, and up and down. The owner thought that her dog might be having a stroke. We […]
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