Nimustine was well tolerated and showed clinical outcomes similar to lomustine in cats with lymphoma
Nimustine, similar to lomustine, is an alkylating agent from the nitrosourea family. There have been some reports regarding lomustine treatment for tumour-bearing cats. However, information regarding...
PVAS and SCORFAD improved by ⩾50% in 61% and 88% of cats, respectively
The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of a new therapeutic regimen of oclacitinib for the control of feline atopic skin syndrome (FASS) and to correlate plasma levels of this drug with...
A patient who regurgitates during anesthesia can suffer damaging complications such as aspiration pneumonia, rhinitis, and esophagitis.
Regurgitation is a potential complication in anesthetized patients. A patient who regurgitates under anesthesia can suffer damaging complications such as aspiration pneumonia, rhinitis, and...
The proportion of resistance was higher than expected and supports the use of blood cultures in cases of suspected infection resulting in bacteremia
There is no consensus on obtaining blood cultures routinely in companion animals with suspected sepsis, and there is a paucity of evidence concerning their utility. The objectives of this...
All dogs showed a significant reduction in antibody titers for L. infantum, globulins and gamma globulins
Immunotherapeutic drugs, such as domperidone, have been shown to be promising treatments against canine leishmaniosis (CanL), but limited data are available. The aim of this pilot study (therapeutic,...
The emphasis is on reviewing current and emerging modalities to reduce environmental exposure to cat allergens
Practical relevance: Human allergy to cats affects a substantial and growing proportion of the global population, and cat allergy is regarded as the third most common cause of human respiratory...
Hookworms are one of the most common intestinal parasites affecting dogs, and Ancylostoma caninum is the principal species causing canine hookworm disease worldwide. In the United States,...
A high frequency of positive cases for anti-RBC antibodies in dogs with IBD (17/25 dogs) was ascertained
Several extra-intestinal manifestations, including immune-mediated cytopenias, are reported in human inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), whereas they are poorly documented in dogs
To mark National Cat Day on October 29, Arm & Hammer’s program, Feline Generous, will honor volunteers and personnel associated with cat welfare groups. Called the “Unsung Heroes” awards, the...
Awareness of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) in cats has increased since the development of an assay for feline trypsin-like immunoreactivity (fTLI). Ultrasound findings in cats with EPI have...
Leopard-spotted splenic parenchyma and splenomegaly were independently associated with lymphomatous infiltration
To determine the diagnostic accuracy of ultrasonography in the detection of lymphomatous infiltration of the liver and spleen in a population of dogs and cats with lymphoma. To determine if specific...
To evaluate sedative, hemodynamic, and echocardiographic effects of cats receiving single-dose, oral gabapentin.
The study objective was to evaluate sedative, hemodynamic, and echocardiographic effects of cats receiving single-dose, oral gabapentin. A prospective, double-blinded, placebo-controlled, crossover...
cats with dysoxic and vasoplegic shock are characterized by having higher occurrence of multi- organ dysfunction
Three different phenotypes of septic shock based on changes in blood pressure and lactate are recognized in people. Dysoxic shock, representing the combination of fluid-refractory hypotension and...
To summarize current findings and leads in the development of antiviral therapy against FCoV
Feline coronaviruses (FCoV) are common viral pathogens of cats. They usually induce asymptomatic infections but some FCoV strains, named Feline Infectious Peritonitis Viruses (FIPV) lead to a...
Percentage treatment success was significantly greater in the bedinvetmab group than in the placebo group
Bedinvetmab is a canine monoclonal antibody targeting nerve growth factor. This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of bedinvetmab for alleviation of pain associated with osteoarthritis in...
