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A dog was presented to the University Veterinary Hospital, Kokkalai with a history of nonweight bearing lameness on left forelimb and was diagnosed as humerus fracture. Supracutaneous locking compression plating was carried out after open reduction under general anaesthesia. Periodic clinical and radiographic evaluations were conducted at two weeks interval for a period of six weeks until the plate removal. Physiological and haematological parameters were within the normal range. The serum alkaline phosphatase level was high at the time of presentation and decreased progressively. The dog returned to sound gait, normal weight bearing and satisfactory functional limb usage by sixth post operative week. The fracture healed with periosteal and endosteal callus. The implant was intact and patient acceptance was satisfactory throughout the observation period.

Seventeen dogs with superficial corneal ulcers were chosen for isolation of bacterial cells. All the dogs exhibited various clinical signs like blepharospasm, photophobia, lacrimation, and restlessness.Corneal swabs were collected from all the dogs prior to a detailed ophthalmic examination. They were subjected to culture and antibiotic sensitivity test and the identification of microorganisms. From the study, Staphylococcus aureus was the predominant bacteria isolated from the corneal surface.

Equine ocular setariosis is a serious parasitic condition which causes ocular damage in animals. The present study was aimed to discuss the surgical management and prognosis of ocular setariosis. The affected four horses were presented to Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex, Mannuthy, with clinical signs like epiphora and corneal cloudiness. The conditions were managed surgically after appropriate anaesthetic administration. All the animals had an uneventful recovery and attained complete corneal clarity.