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As an independently-chartered nonprofit philanthropic organization, the ACVS Foundation is devoted to the advancement of surgical care of all animals through funding of educational and research opportunities for board-certified veterinary surgeons.

The ACVS Foundation is excited to welcome the 70 newly certified Diplomates. Congratulations on your remarkable achievem...
04/27/2023

The ACVS Foundation is excited to welcome the 70 newly certified Diplomates. Congratulations on your remarkable achievement.

10/14/2021

When calves are born, the umbilicus shrinks until only tiny remnants remain in the abdomen. If bacteria is able to gain entry through the umbilicus, the remnants can become infected and require surgical removal. Additionally, if the area in the body wall where the umbilicus passed remains open, the intestines can protrude through the defect and cause an umbilical hernia.
For more information about umbilical hernias and a list of Board Certified Veterinary Surgeons:
https://www.acvs.org/large-animal/umbilical-masses-calves

09/23/2021

Tumors of the a**l sac are an uncommon but serious problem. Even when the primary tumor is very small, they tend to invade surrounding tissues and metastasize (spread to distant tissues). These tumors affect male and female dogs equally. Though cats can get them, they are very rare.
For more information about a**l sac tumors and a list of Board Certified Veterinary Surgeons:
https://www.acvs.org/small-animal/a**l-sac-tumors

Dorsal displacement of the soft palate (DDSP) describes the condition where the soft palate displaces upwards to sit on ...
09/09/2021

Dorsal displacement of the soft palate (DDSP) describes the condition where the soft palate displaces upwards to sit on top of the epiglottis. When this happens, the soft palate ends up obstructing the opening to the trachea and reduces the amount of air a horse can take in. This condition can cause respiratory noise and poor performance. Surgical procedures are available to help correct DDSP and improve the horse's breathing.
For more information about dorsal displacement and a directory of board-certified veterinary surgeons click here
https://www.acvs.org/large-animal/dorsal-displacement-soft-palate

Tracheal collapse is a chronic, progressive, irreversible disease of the trachea, or windpipe. The trachea is a flexible...
08/26/2021

Tracheal collapse is a chronic, progressive, irreversible disease of the trachea, or windpipe. The trachea is a flexible tube with small rings of cartilage that help keep the airway open when the dog breaths, moves, or coughs. In some dogs, these rings can weaken and flatten out leading to tracheal collapse. This collapse can result in severe airway compromise. More information about tracheal collapse and a directory of board-certified veterinary surgeons are available here
https://www.acvs.org/small-animal/tracheal-collapse

When first born, foals can commonly have crooked legs (either front, hind, or both). This condition is known as angular ...
08/12/2021

When first born, foals can commonly have crooked legs (either front, hind, or both). This condition is known as angular limb deformity or deviation (ALD). Although ALD sometimes corrects itself without surgical intervention, in more severe situations surgery is needed to correct the affected limb(s).
More information about angular limb deviation and a directory of board-certified veterinary surgeons are available here
https://www.acvs.org/large-animal/angular-limb-deviation

07/28/2021

Neutering your male dog or cat not only helps to control the pet population, but it also has valuable behavior and medical benefits. In dogs, neutering can help with roaming, leg-lifting, mounting, and may reduce aggressiveness. In cats, the procedure can calm the animal, reducing the desire to roam and "call" to seek a mate. Neutered cats tend to be more gentle and affectionate.
More information about neutering and a directory of board-certified veterinary surgeons are available here
https://www.acvs.org/small-animal/castration

07/15/2021

Regenerative therapies are exciting new alternative treatments for equine joint disease and soft tissue injuries. These treatments stimulate and work with the immune system to promote healing. Side effects and complications are uncommon and prognosis is generally good. Development of these therapies has allowed for the treatment of equine musculoskeletal disorders that in the past may have limited an animal's performance.
More information about regenerative therapies and a directory of board-certified veterinary surgeons are available here
https://www.acvs.org/large-animal/regenerative-medicine

Puppies and kittens are adorable, but approximately 1.5 million unwanted animals are euthanized every year. Spaying your...
07/01/2021

Puppies and kittens are adorable, but approximately 1.5 million unwanted animals are euthanized every year. Spaying your female dog can help lower this number and can protect her health. Spayed females have a vastly decreased chance of developing breast cancer and have zero chance of developing pyometra (infection of the uterus). Recent advances in spaying have made the surgery less invasive, and the procedure can be performed on a dog of any age.

More information about spaying and a directory of board-certified veterinary surgeons are available here
https://www.acvs.org/small-animal/ovariohysterectomy

06/17/2021

Laryngeal hemiplegia is a disease that affects the upper airway in horses. The disease causes a decrease in airflow to the lungs and can cause exercise intolerance. Horses with the disease are called "roarers" because of the characteristic respiratory noise they make when exercising that sounds like they are roaring. Although most commonly seen in racing horses, it has been described in other performance horses, usually in males over 15 hands tall. While it is not a life-threatening disease, it does cause great discomfort for the stricken horse. Fortunately, there are several surgical options available, and most have a good prognosis

More information about identifying, managing and treating laryngeal hemiplegia, and a directory of board-certified veterinary surgeons are available here:
https://www.acvs.org/large-animal/laryngeal-hemiplegia

06/03/2021

When our pets are in pain, we would do almost anything to relieve it. Pain can be helpful when it lets us know that something is harmful, and we should stop doing it. However, "pathologic pain," which makes up most of the pain issues are animals encounter, is pain that no longer serves this helpful purpose. Pathologic pain can come from physical trauma, internal organ problems, surgical procedures, brain or spine problems, and degenerative changes.
More information about identifying, managing and treating pain, and a directory of board-certified veterinary surgeons are available here:
https://www.acvs.org/small-animal/pain-management

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