Cats fed raw diet in the UK confirmed with Mycobacterium bovis
Mycobacterium bovis, a member of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex, can infect cats and has proven zoonotic risks for owners. A new study describes an outbreak of tuberculous disease of six young cats, living exclusively indoors in five different households across England.
Management of persistent tachycardia using esmolol
Study described the successful management of 2 dogs with septic shock and persistent tachycardia using norepinephrine and esmolol, a short-acting beta receptor antagonist.
Evaluation of heartworm prevalence in dogs in Colorado
Study evaluate the correlation between dog importation and heartworm prevalence in dogs in Colorado.
Anesthetic effects of isoflurane and propofol on cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers in dogs
Study evaluated the influence of Propofol and isoflurane anesthesia on cerebral spinal fluid.
CPAP effects on respiratory function in foals.
Study evaluated the effects of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) delivered by a commercial human CPAP device on respiratory function in foals with pharmacologically induced respiratory suppression.
Evaluation of feline pemphigus foliaceus in 49 cats
Domestic short/medium/long hair breeds were most commonly affected, with pinnae, head, haired face, nasal planum and ungual folds most frequently involved.
Redox unbalance in the hyperthyroid cat
Feline hyperthyroidism, the most common endocrinopathy in older cats, is similar in pathology to human thyrotoxicosis. In humans, thyrotoxicosis is associated with redox unbalance, which may result in organ damage. This study compared the redox status of cats with hyperthyroidism with that of healthy cats and cats with chronic non-thyroidal illness.
Canine heart base tumors treated with toceranib phosphate
Heart base tumors occur commonly in older, brachycephalic dogs and are typically diagnosed via echocardiogram. Effective treatments so far have been limited to surgery (if possible) or radiation therapy. This study suggests that medical therapy may also be an option.
Characterization of Equine Immune-Mediated Keratitis
Sudy showed that cellular changes in endothelial IMMK were largely confined to the endothelium and distinct from the other forms of IMMK evaluated.
Congenital Malformations of Screw Tailed Breeds
This study suggests a possible association between the degree of tail malformation and lumbosacral hemivertebrae.
Evaluation of Feline Shoulder Repair
The prosthetic suture repair technique described was effective at returning the shoulder joint to a normal range of motion in this ex vivo model.
Effects of Raltegravir in Cats with Feline Herpesvirus-1 infection.
Results suggested orally administered raltegravir might be effective for alleviation of ocular and respiratory signs of FHV-1 infection in cats.
Identification of Rhodococcus equi in Kentucky Breeding Farms
Resistant isolates in the environment not only pose a risk for disease but also can serve as a repository for dissemination of resistance genes.
Correlation Between Synovial Fluid Concentrations in Osteoarthritis
Differences in proinflammatory and anti-inflammatory biomarkers were detected between osteoarthritic joints and normal joints, but no relationship was identified between biomarker concentrations and gait asymmetry in dogs with osteoarthritis.
Morbidity and Mortality Associated with Adrenalectomies
Study looks at the morbidity and mortality associated with adrenalectomy with cavotomy for resection of invasive adrenal neoplasms in dogs and evaluate risk factors for perioperative outcomes.
Study Evaluates Surgical Prep Protocols
A study evaluated the preparation time, ease of application, and the elimination of skin contamination of three skin preparation methods for asepsis.
Evaluation of Nutrition in Dogs with Septic Peritonitis
A retrospective study evaluated the impact of route of nutrition on length of hospitalization and survival to discharge in 68 dogs with septic peritonitis
Diagnosing Canine Hepatozoonosis
Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) diagnosed canine hepatozoonosis in a muscle biopsy from a 3-year-old dachshund-mix dog. T
Evaluation of Protamine Zinc Insulin Treatment in Cats
A study evaluated the outcome of cats with diabetes mellitus treated with protamine zinc insulin and identified factors that influence the likelihood of remission and survival in treated cats.
Efficacy of Treatment for Feline Lymphoma
MOPP is a safe protocol for the treatment of relapsed or refractory feline lymphoma, with a promising overall response rate and median remission time.