Four of eight cats developed minor and self-limiting complications
To describe the features of non-neoplastic anal sac disease in cats, the surgical procedure, complications, surgical outcome and prognosis compared to well-established data for anal sacculectomy in...
The global market for dairy herd management is forecast to reach $5.4 billion by the end of the period (2021 to 2026), according to a report by market analysts, MarketsandMarkets. The uptick follows...
Nonsurvivors dogs had significantly higher glucose concentrations at admission than survivors
To investigate the association between admission point-of-care parameters and survival to discharge in dogs and cats with traumatic brain injury (TBI).Retrospective study 2007-2010. A rural...
Veterinary diagnostics company, Heska Corporation, has attained rapid assay test maker, Biotech Laboratories USA LLC. The company purchased majority ownership from Biotech Holdings USA LLC. The sale...
Data from 737 adult cattle necropsies were analyzed
In young cattle, bovine respiratory disease (BRD) is a major cause of death and Mannheimia haemolytica is a frequent pathogen. Knowledge of fatal BRD in adult cattle is more limited. We assessed the...
RIT induced a mild, mainly not clinically relevant acute phase reaction
The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of radioiodine treatment (RIT) on the acute phase proteins (APPs) serum amyloid A (SAA), alpha-1-acid glycoprotein (AGP) and haptoglobin (Hp) in...
Nonprofit, Florida Animal Friend, has provided $617,645 in grants to a myriad of low- or no-cost neuter and spaying through the state. Each of the recipients, which includes humane societies, SPCAs,...
To describe the case of a domestic goose treated with lipid emulsion following the ingestion of oleander leaves
Ingestion of toxic substances is a common event in companion animals and livestock, especially in waterfowl. Oleander (Nerium oleander) toxicosis is rarely reported in avian species, with symptoms...
The American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine has again launched its VetSpecialists.com website, where pet owners can find important information and connect with specialists.
As part of a collaboration between Veterinary Hope Foundation and World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10), the duo seeks to increase knowledge of mental health struggles in the profession.
Endoscopic debulking with a laser and forceps was more effective than steroids therapy in the treatment of canine nasal polyps
This study describes the clinical, diagnostic, and pathological characteristics of canine nasal polyps and how they responded to medical, endoscopic, and...
Electrical impedance tomography (EIT) is an imaging technique that can detect airflow changes
Equine asthma (EA) causes airflow impairment, which increases in severity with exercise. Electrical impedance tomography (EIT) is an imaging technique that can detect airflow changes in standing...
Most owners surveyed had a positive opinion on their dog's quality of life
Epilepsy is the most common chronic neurological disorder of dogs and requires a substantial commitment by the pet owner. The aim of this study was to evaluate how Italian owners of epileptic dogs...
They are committed to creating a discussion forum between the public and private sectors to discuss the latest findings and actions to tackle the disease globally.
In a recent nose-to-nose study that compared trained dogs with an electronic device, dogs proved better at sensing cancer. The study used two dogs trained to...
The transition period for dairy cows is a challenging time during which they are at greater risk for developing disorders such as mastitis, metritis, retained placenta, and poor fertility. The impact...
The long-term quality of life was considered to be good to very good by 89% of the owners
This article aimed to report on the short- and long-term outcomes after transpelvic urethrostomy (TPU) as a first-line surgery to treat obstructive lower urinary tract disease (OLUTD) in male cats.
Dogs presenting for NAIH should be carefully evaluated for concurrent PH
A possible association between the development of nontraumatic, acquired inguinal hernias (NAIH) and perineal hernias (PH) has been postulated in adult dogs. The objective of this study was to...