Tag Archives: biopsy

How to Biopsy a Liver

A dog lying under the covers

At first glance, you might think this blog is a do it yourself piece on performing a biopsy. Not so fast. Veterinarians at the Animal Medical Center have at their disposal a wide array of medical equipment designed to collect a sample from your pet’s liver to determine the underlying cause of an abnormal liver.

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Does My Cat Need a Biopsy?

The Animal Medical Center’s webmaster received the following electronic query: “My cat has a mass on its toe and my veterinarian has recommended amputation of the toe. Should the mass be biopsied instead?” Here is my response: Maybe Not a Biopsy Given how small a cat toe is, a biopsy might not be possible. Once

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How Many Ways Can the Thyroid Malfunction?

Diagram of a thyroid in a cat

The thyroid gland sits in the neck of dogs and cats, just below the voice box, and controls metabolic functions. Most of the time, a routine physical examination cannot detect the organ if it is normal. Last week, my patient list ran the gamut of thyroid dysfunction. Here is a sampling: A Tail of Two

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Streamlining a Specialist Consultation for Your Pet

A veterinary professional examining a dog

I saw a nice new patient the other day. Angus Blue came to The Animal Medical Center for an evaluation of the tumor growing on the side of his chest. When I tried to call his owner two days later with the biopsy results, the call would not go through. Fortunately, his family called me

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