Erica Dunphy, DVM, CVMMP, CVA, CCRP Columbia Veterinary Emergency Trauma and Specialist (CVETS) | Columbia, SC Case Overview I evaluated an older German Shepherd–type dog with a known history of bilateral hip dysplasia that had progressed to notable functional...
Dr. Mark Besancon is a practicing veterinarian, consultant, and founder of DrMark.Vet, committed to enhancing canine care through education and clinical collaboration. In this blog, he shares a personal perspective on how ongoing casework and peer collaboration have...
Dr. Mark Besancon is a practicing veterinarian, consultant, and founder of DrMark.Vet. He is dedicated to advancing canine care through education and clinical insight. In this blog, Dr. Besancon shares his professional experience exploring canine amniotic tissue...
Amniotic tissue contains naturally occurring elements such as growth factors, cytokines,extracellular matrix proteins, and exosomes. These components are intrinsic to the native structure of the amniotic membrane and fluid and may be beneficial in supporting tissue...
In a remarkable case that highlights the dedication of veterinary professionals, a courageous police dog injured in the line of duty received expert care and support. The K9 officer was wounded in a shooting incident and was promptly taken to Doubletree Animal...
Case Presentation: On February 8, 2024, an 8-year-old, spayed female Doberman Pinscher presented with a mass on the right craniolateral mandible. Biopsy samples revealed a squamous cell carcinoma. At the discretion of the veterinarian, 2.0 cc of AlphaFlo® was...
Case Presentation: On May 4, 2022, a two-year-old, spayed female German Shepherd Mix presented with a large wound/ laceration on the sternum. On initial presentation, the patient required tension relieving sutures, as the wound could not be completely closed. The...
On September 20, 2021, a 5-year-old, male English Pointer presented with soft tissue swelling with heat noted on point of right hock. The patient was 2/5 lame with some abnormal foot placement with right hind foot. Patient was treated with Low Level Laser Therapy and...
14 Client-owned dogs with naturally occurring rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament underwent Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy (TPLO), performed by Mark Besancon, DVM. Of the 14 dogs, 7 received 1.0 cc of AlphaFlo® intra-articular after closing of the arthrotomy...
Case Presentation: In January 2024, a 3-year-old Hound Mix dog presented with an erythematous and alopecic skin lesion on the carpal joint of the left front limb. The lesion was diagnosed as an acral lick dermatitis, and the patient received 12 rounds of laser therapy...