Posts

Showing posts from November, 2023
Image
TRACHEAL COLLAPSE 4 year's old, male pug came in with the history of difficulty in breathing, coughing, reaching with cough was noticed by owner. Chest x-ray was done and was diagnosed with Tracheal collapse. What is TRACHEAL COLLAPSE? Tracheal collapse are the common cause of chronic cough in middle - old aged dogs. The trachea is a flexible tube with sturdy c-shaped rings of cartilage. These cartilages keep the trachea open for air to get in and out of the lungs. Tracheal collapse is a progressive respiratory condition that occurs when these tracheal rings of cartilage collapse. It can cause your dog to have breathing problems as the windpipe collapses. This can result in a harsh dry cough. In most cases the cause of tracheal collapse in dogs is unknown. However, it may be a congenital disorder. As a condition that your dog was born with, their trachea may collapse due to their not having enough cellular rings of cartilage.  If their trachea begins to collapse, you may notic...
Phacoemulsification and Lens Transplant Modern-day phacoemulsification has revolutionized cataract surgical outcomes. With the advent of innovative and premium intraocular lenses, cataract surgery has become the most commonly performed refractive surgery worldwide. The patient expectations and surgeon expertise and skill have also increased. Every eye deserves the best, and it is the duty of all cataract  Vet surgeons to perform the surgery ethically and give a perfect visual outcome. The pet owner should be educated about the risk and benefits of cataract surgery. The pet owner should be educated regarding the benefits of modern-day phacoemulsification. The Vet Surgeon should help the pet owner fully understand the phacoemulsification technique, the types of foldable and premium intraocular lenses available, and which lens will benefit the pet most. In addition, in case of risk factors like Fuch's dystrophy, compromised endothelium, or small pupil cases, the patient shou...