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Microbiology is so much more fun to study for when you pretend the pathogens are all Pokémon.

Gonorrhea used PID. It’s super effective.  (via medschoolwithoutcontext)

#DOING THIS #microbiology #revision tips

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In a brachycephalic (short faced) canine, a minimal amount of force, such as a fight between dogs, can result in a proptosis (protruding eye). Surgery to return the eye to functionality is only successful about 40% of the time. Breeds that are prized for their short faces, pugs, bulldogs, spaniels etc, are particularly prone to this type of trauma.

#brachycephalic dogs #veterinary opthamology

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The early years of my career were spent in a rural Australian practice. I saw a lot of canine parvovirus from poorer socioeconomic areas, and by ‘a lot’ I mean up to 5 per week in Summer.

There’s no way to sugarcoat parvo. It’s a nasty, highly infectious, highly durable virus with a...

#parvo #parvovirus #clinical case #vet med

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The Vertebral Column (of the horse)

*Please refer to this diagram for a description of directional terminilogy.

The vertebral column comprises 7 cervical, 18 thoracic, 6 lumbar, 5 sacral, and about 20 caudal vertebrae. Variations in number are not uncommon; the most frequent is the reduction of the lumbar vertebrae to five, especially in the Arab. The impression of shortness in the loins in other breeds is more often due to a marked caudal inclination of the last ribs. 

[ The original source for this image was impossible to track, so my apologies. ]

Keep reading

#equine anatomy #internal anatomy #anatomy reference #revision resources

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Horse with Skin Lesions

Posting in response to more equine cases from lunaofasgard :-)

This is the most beautiful case of Urticaria I have ever seen. This is a Welsh Stallion who had suddenly shown edematous welts like these when spring weather hit us here in the midwest.  His owner monitored them for a whole week before calling us.  He was not itchy, but definitely had welts all over his body. No changes in feed, blanketing, or fly spray. He is a halter show pony, so he hasn’t been ridden or anything lately.  The lesions were round, subcutaneous swellings with raised edematous edges. No changes in the hair or skin (read: it’s not ringworm). Non painful. No other symptoms. No colic. No fever. Nothing.  Diagnosis: Urticaria, suspect allergic reaction to *something* in the environment (spring time allows for lots of pollen and blooms). Treatment: Dexamethasone (steroid) IV once, re-evaluate in 12-24 hrs.  You could also have used Epinephrine, but it makes me nervous in horses.  Follow-Up: Next day lesions disappeared by half. Completely resolved by day 3 after single treatment. No other treatment necessary at this time.  Recommendations: Monitor for allergic reaction throughout summer in case it is hay-related. Monitor every spring, in case it is from a local plant blooming.  -please feel free to make topic suggestions by clicking here! -Vet Med IRL

#equine medicine #veterinary dermatology #vet med #clinical scenario

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Equine Hindgut Anatomy Hindgut = Cecum + Colon The hindgut breaks down and absorbs fiber, as well as secretes B Vitamins & Vitamin K.  Right Side: The Cecum is about 4 feet long, and can hold 28-36 quarts. Left Side: The Large Colon is about 10-12 feet long, and can hold about 86 quarts. The Small Colon is 10-12 feet long and holds about 16 quarts.  

#equine anatomy #alimentary system #gastrointestinal system #internal anatomy #vet med #revision resources

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I’ve realised that I should really have started my parasitology posts with a description of what parasites actually are! So, better late than never…

Parasitism is an intimate relationship between two organisms involving one species, the parasite, living at the expense of the other, the final and...

#parasitology #veterinary parasitology #revision resources #parasites

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No truer words have been spoken.

I recently had a talk by an experienced vet on discussing money with clients and why veterinarians can initially (and sometimes always), find this so difficult. One of the stand out points for me was the above quote from the presentation.

The vet spoke about a…

#veterinary #veterinary mental health #compassion fatigue

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We have been studying parasites this week and it’s a subject I’ve already developed a real interest in. I think it’s the crazy array of life-cycles and inherent cheekiness of the idea of revolving your life around feeding off other’s resources that make these little organisms...

#veterinary parasitology #parasitology #veterinary #revision resources

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More Polyplax!

#parasitology #veterinary parasitology #microscopic #veterinary

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#veterinary advice #vet student humour #vet memes

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Right now animal research is still a necessary evil. What’s your opinion on it? 

By Catherina Becker

A million-strong petition is challenging the use of animals in experiments in Europe. Some are vital for the future of medicine. In my lab we study the incredible ability of zebrafish to self-repair spinal cord injuries. It’s an enormously complex…

#animal research #veterinary ethics #op ed

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Them cranial nerves, though.

#cranial nerves #veterinary #neurology #revision resources #image

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#bacteriology #bacterial structure #revision resources

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Global Hunter (ARG)

He brokedown past the wire after winning the American Handicap (G2) at Hollywood Park in 2010. He now stands at Haras Chenaut in South America.

Top row - Pre-op photos

Middle row - Post-op photos

Bottom row - 1 month post-op

Photo Credit

#equine medicine #equine orthopaedics #veterinary #radiographs #veterinary radiography #major props to the surgical team for repairing a whopper of a break

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someone: hey look at my cute pug

me: haha cute! 

me: [internal monologue] Do I tell him? No, I shouldn’t. I don’t know why I feel so eager to tell him his dog is the asthmatic inbred result of Man playing god

#brachycephalic dogs #make me so conflicted #cute but so genetically f'ed up

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Glucose and Insulin regulation

#metabolism #glucagon and insulin #revision resources