Veterian Key

Strychnine Toxicosis Basic Information Definition Strychnine is a toxic alkaloid from an Indian tree, Strychnos nux-vomica, commonly used in gopher, mole, rat, and coyote bait. Synonym(s) Gopher bait poisoning Epidemiology…

Urolithiasis/Cystic Calculi Basic Information Definition Cystic calculi are usually singular, round or egg-shaped stones found in the bladder. Synonym(s) • Cystic urolith • Bladder stone Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex Cystic…

Pyometra Basic Information   Definition Accumulation of purulent material within the uterine lumen Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex Equine females of breeding age Risk Factors • Any condition that causes cervical closure…

Aspiration Cytology Culture Draining Tract from Jaw Basic Information Overview and Goal(s) Percutaneous sampling technique for the determination of etiologic organisms in maxillary and mandibular draining wounds. Indications Swellings on…

Oral Soft Tissue Trauma Tongue and Oral Mucosa Basic Information Definition Traumatic injuries to the tongue and oral mucosa associated with wire, bits, or other foreign bodies. Additionally direct trauma…

Large Colon Volvulus Basic Information Definition Rotation of the colon around the mesenteric axis (which is also the long axis of the large colon) Synonym(s) Large colon torsion, “twisted gut”…

Exercise-Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage Basic Information Definition Hemorrhage originating from small pulmonary vessels associated with strenuous exercise. Synonym(s) • EIPH • Bleeders Epidemiology Species, Age, Sex • Females are thought to…

Myonecrosis, Clostridial Basic Information Definition An acute, life-threatening disease of horses caused by infection of muscle with any of a variety of Clostridium spp. that elaborate dermonecrotizing and vasoactive toxins,…

Lupus Complex Basic Information Definition A multisystemic disease caused by the production of multiple autoantibodies, especially those directed against nucleic acids. It usually involves the skin and at least one…

Cerebrospinal Fluid Analysis Basic Information • Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a clear, colorless fluid produced as an ultrafiltrate of plasma and is actively secreted by ependymal cells and the choroid…