December 21st, 2020 | Posted in General, Medical Articles
Specialty Spotlight: Classifications of Shock
Madeline Libin, DVM, DACVECC
There are several types of shock, but ultimately the definition of shock is consistent. Shock is the result of any condition in which the metabolic demand for oxygen exceeds uptake and utilization of oxygen. Most cases of shock are due to decreased delivery of blood to tissues.
Shock is… Read More
November 17th, 2020 | Posted in General, In the Community
This sweet boy, named Bubba, was unfortunately caught in a house fire two weeks ago. He suffered severe burns to his front paws and head and experienced melting ulcers (rapid destruction of the corneas) from the smoke damage. Dr. Corbett examined Bubba… Read More
October 28th, 2020 | Posted in General, In the Community
Bruno is a three-month-old Chihuahua who came into our Emergency Room for coughing and difficulty breathing and transferred to our Cardiology team. Bruno saw Dr. Kent, who diagnosed him with a patent ductus arteriosus (PDA). The ductus arteriosus is a normal fetal… Read More
October 28th, 2020 | Posted in General, Meet the UVS Team
We’re excited to announce Dr. Madeline Libin, DVM, DACVECC has joined our team, adding a second board-certified criticalist to our emergency team. Dr. Libin was born in Millbrook, NY in Dutchess County and raised in Hastings-on-Hudson, NY. She received her bachelor of… Read More
October 6th, 2020 | Posted in General, Meet the UVS Team
We’re thrilled to announce, Dr. Lisa Knapp has joined UVS’ Emergency Team. Dr. Knapp received her doctor of veterinary medicine from Tufts University in 2012. Prior to joining UVS, Dr. Knapp was a Senior Emergency Clinician at the Veterinary Medical Center of… Read More
September 21st, 2020 | Posted in General, Medical Articles
Flash Glucose Monitors – the Cure for the Difficult Diabetic?
Sara Arnold, DVM, DACVIM (Internal Medicine)
Difficult diabetics are exhausting. When we see a new consult for a diabetic on our internal medicine service, that appointment almost surely promises to be the longest one of the day. Between the extensive histories, comorbidities,… Read More
September 17th, 2020 | Posted in General, In the Community
Klaus is a 4-year old terrier mix who presented to our emergency service earlier this month for progressive anorexia, vomiting, and lethargy. Klaus was scheduled for an outpatient ultrasound the following Monday but rapidly declined over the weekend. Our emergency team moved up… Read More
August 6th, 2020 | Posted in General, Meet the UVS Team
We’re excited to announce, Dr. Amanda Little is joining our emergency team. Dr. Little attended Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences for her undergraduate degree in Animal Science in 2009 and obtained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2013. Following her… Read More
July 2nd, 2020 | Posted in General, In the Community
UVS has won the 2020 New York State Association of Veterinary Technician’s Dr. James Zgoda Excellence in Technician Advancement Award! This recognition is awarded to a hospital or individual practice that demonstrates support for licensed veterinary technicians in their practice by encouraging professional development, supporting involvement with NYSAVT, and… Read More
June 24th, 2020 | Posted in General, Medical Articles
Minimally Invasive Surgery for Management of Lung Tumors
Joseph Palamara, DVM, DACVS-SA
Minimally invasive surgery is a constantly evolving field of veterinary surgery. Competency and expertise in minimally invasive surgery are requirements in the process of board certification in small animal surgery. Thoracoscopy, laparoscopy and arthroscopy are minimally invasive procedures which involve… Read More
