Elizabeth A. Stone

Management and complications following trigonal-colonic anastomosis in a dog: five-year evaluation.

Urinary diversion procedures in the dog have been described for both benign and malignant processes involving the bladder, urethra, or both. These procedures are performed rather infrequently, primarily because of the potential complications associated with urinary diversion into an intact gastrointestinal system. A case managed for five years following trigonal-colonic anastomosis for lymphocytic-plasmacytic urethritis is presented, along with a review of urinary diversion techniques. Postoperative management recommendations following urinary diversion are discussed.

Biopsy: Principles, Technical Considerations, and Pitfalls

Biopsy is an essential part of the diagnostic workup for cancer patients. Percutaneous, endoscopic, catheter, incisional, and excisional biopsies have different indications, accuracy, and efficacy. Careful attention to biopsy technique will minimize complications and increase the accuracy and efficacy of the biopsy procedure. Intraoperative biopsy and microscopy can be used in selected instances to modify the surgical plan.

Qualitative study of the communication expectations of clients accessing oncology care at a tertiary referral center for dogs with life-limiting cancer

OBJECTIVE To describe the process aspects (communication) of the information expectations of clients accessing oncology care services at a tertiary referral center for dogs with life-limiting cancer. DESIGN Qualitative analysis of data acquired during in-person single and dyadic interviews. SAMPLE 43 dog owners participating in 30 interviews. PROCEDURES Independent in-person interviews were conducted with standardized open- and closed-ended questions from April to October 2009. Thematic analysis was performed on transcripts of the interview discussions. RESULTS The participants expected information to be communicated in a forthright manner; in multiple formats; with understandable language; in an unrushed environment wherein staff took the time to listen, answer all questions, and repeat information when necessary; on a continuous basis, with 24-hour access to address questions or concerns; in a timely manner; with positivity; with compassion and empathy; with a nonjudgmental attitude; and through staff with whom they had established relationships. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE Results indicated that the manner in which information is communicated is vitally important to clients of dogs with life-limiting cancer in that it not only facilitates comprehension but also creates a humanistic environment from which clients derive the psychosocial support needed to successfully cope with their pets condition.

Valuing Animals: Veterinarians and Their Patients in Modern America Susan D. Jones

Anthrozoös, 17 (1) . 2004 In the Literature ah dogs then as now, and there was generally no close bond between people and their dogs. It is hard to find anything new to write about any of these topics but there is always room for well-written books with new angles, which will attract new readers. Dogs in Antiquity achieves this very well, except that, sadly, the authors have been let down by the poor quality of reproduction of the illustrations. * Goodman, G. ed. 1995. The Saluqi Coursing Hound of the East. Arizona, Midbar Inc.