A 6-year-old male Bloodhound dog is presented for evaluation…

A 6-year-old male Bloodhound dog is presented for evaluation because of a 5-day history of scratching excessively at his ears. The veterinarian diagnoses an aural hematoma secondary to otitis externa.  The veterinarian wants to eliminate dead space between the layers of cartilage until scar tissue can form. Which is the most appropriate first step in treatment?

A technician is preparing a patient for endoscopy. She enter…

A technician is preparing a patient for endoscopy. She enters the patient data into the computer and turns on the endoscope. She ensures there is an adequate amount of distilled water for flushing. She next covers the air/water valve in water to test for insufflation. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in this endoscopy preparation?

A 7-year-old female intact Vizsla dog is referred to the eme…

A 7-year-old female intact Vizsla dog is referred to the emergency clinic because of open pyometra discovered by her veterinarian. In addition to septicemia, which  conditions is this dog most likely to develop if she does not receive immediate medical treatment?