November, 2001

Volume 3,Issue 11

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Volume 3,Issue 11


Volume 3,Issue 11

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Metairie Small Animal Hospital
101 Metairie Rd             (835-4266)
5040 West Esplanade     (455-2345)
4041 Williams Blvd.       (443-4400)

Our

Mission Statement




Metairie Small Animal Hospital is committed to providing the highest quality medical and surgical care for our  clients in a humane, compassionate and caring environment . We will   strive   to  maintain  an  open,  honest relationship  with  our  clientele.  We will constantly improve our   care  and  skills   through    educational    enhancement  and personal dedication to our profession.

Phone: 555-555-5555
Fax: 555-555-5555
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Answer to the Diagnostic Challenge



The opaque area shown is the dog's prostate and it is much larger than normal.  The bladder can be visualized as well and appears normal.  Prostate enlargement with cyst formation occurs in dogs because of too much testosterone in the system.  The solution was simple--the dog was neutered and completed a long course of antibiotics.  Today, he is eating well and is back to his normal self.  This is another example of one of the many benefits of neutering pets at an early age to prevent future prostate disease.


Case of the Month  (Continued)





the abdominal cavity was persisting.  The infection, though improving, was still with Toby.  He had a very low energy level as well.

      Another surgery was contemplated, but it was decided that we would see how Toby did at home.  It was believed that maybe he would feel a little better in his own environment.  After all, he had been in the hospital for nearly two weeks and he was only weighing about eight pounds.  So, much to his family's delight, Toby went home.

      About two weeks later, Toby came back to the hospital to show us how he was feeling.  He was running all over the hospital greeting the staff that he had come to know so well.  It was reported that he was eating well at home and acting like himself again.  He weighed over ten pounds and showed no signs of illness!  We were so happy to hear about his progress and decided that Toby had earned the title of "Case of the Month."  Good Luck Toby!