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Item Open Access An analysis of common calcaneal tendon disruption in canids(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2024-12-13) Foster, Sophie, authorMy senior honors thesis project, "An Analysis of Common Calcaneal Tendon Disruption in Canids," aims to demonstrate knowledge of a prevalent condition seen in veterinary medicine. This project consists of a literature review analyzing common calcaneal tendon disruption in canines that describes the anatomy, etiology, prevalence, symptoms, diagnostics, and associated treatments. To accompany the literature review are two skeletal articulations showcasing a real-life example of the canine anatomy relevant to this condition. One articulation is the caudal end (or back end) and a canine, which includes the right and left pelvic limbs, the pelvis, and the lumbar and caudal vertebrae. Another articulation of a canine pelvic limb was created as a model to imitate the common calcaneal tendon and demonstrate an avulsion, or detachment, from its bony insertion point. This model will be given to the animal anatomy lab at CSU to assist with student learning. Lastly, a presentation highlighting all of the information and material gathered throughout this project was created and shared with faculty. After completing this project, I have become much more knowledgeable on common calcaneal tendon disruptions in canines and more familiar with the process of articulating skeletal models. I am very grateful for this opportunity and all the experiences that have led me to this moment!Item Open Access Finding the purrfect solution: an evaluation of sterilization methods in cats(Colorado State University. Libraries, 2024-12-09) Guertin, Madalyn E., authorThere are millions of domesticated cats in the world and most of them are strays. The growing population of stray cats poses a public health risk and contributes to the endangerment and sometimes extinction of various small wildlife species that the cats hunt. Cat overpopulation also raises ethical concerns due to poor welfare and quality of life. Furthermore, many owners seek alternative, non-surgical methods of fertility control for many reasons such as to avoid some health effects, possibility of complications, and concerns related to cost. This review analyzes different methods of fertility control available in cats to help determine the best options for both owned and feral cat populations. Based on current research, surgical procedures such as ovariectomies, ovariohysterectomies, orchidectomies, and cryptorchidectomies may be better suited for stray cat populations until other options such as immunocontraceptives or anti-Müllerian hormone transgene prove to work for much longer periods of time. Fertility control options such as progestins, melatonin, and Deslorelin may be better options for cats meant for breeding purposes because these are easily reversible and maintain behaviors associated with the hormonal cycle. For cats that clients do not intend to breed, the anti-Müllerian hormone transgene and surgical procedures such as ovariectomies, ovariohysterectomies, orchidectomies, and cryptorchidectomies may be the best options.