150 dogs with immunosuppressant responsive enteropathy and 15 with non-responsive enteropathy were included
A multicentre prospective study was performed to assess whether clinical, hematobiochemical, endoscopic and histopathological parameters were associated with mortality, clinical response and relapse...
Treatment may be successfully used to reduce the probability of early development of spondylosis in young Boxers
Spondylosis deformans is a spinal disease common to several dog breeds, and several treatments including veterinary chiropractic may be used to treat affected dogs. Little is known, however, about...
Feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most commonly diagnosed cardiac disease in cats, affecting approximately one in seven cats worldwide. Proper treatment and diagnosis can decrease the...
The aim of this review was to describe the current knowledge on feline leishmaniasis
Leishmaniosis is the third most important vector-borne disease in humans, preceded by malaria and lymphatic filariasis, and it is considered endemic in tropical and subtropical areas, where higher...
Findings suggest altered hemostasis resolves after RIT
Hyperthyroid cats might have a predisposition to arterial thrombus formation. The mechanism for thrombogenesis currently is unknown but could be associated with systemic hypercoagulability as seen in...
Marking the month of October, which is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, PetSmart Charities offers support to keep violence survivors with their pets. According to the company, violence survivors...
Hyperfibrinolysis was identified in 44% of infected dogs and was significantly more common in bleeding and hypocoagulable dogs
Angiostrongylus vasorum infection has been associated with coagulopathies including hyperfibrinolysis. We compared coagulation status including thromboelastometry (ROTEM) parameters in dogs naturally...
The management of cystinuria is aimed at urolith removal or dissolution which may be reached by dietary changes or medical treatment
The purpose of this review is to summarize current knowledge on canine and feline cystinuria from available scientific reports. Cystinuria is an inherited metabolic defect characterized by abnormal...
Feline salivary sialocoele are relatively rare and have a good prognosis
The aim of this retrospective observational study was to describe the clinical presentation, treatment and outcome of cats with sialocoele.Clinical records from seven referral hospitals were...
To evaluate the effect of once-daily PO omeprazole on appetite in cats with CKD
Cats with moderate to advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) often display clinical signs such as vomiting and decreased appetite, and frequently receive omeprazole or other acid suppressants despite...
Cranial cruciate ligament rupture can be managed conservatively or surgically
Cranial cruciate ligament (CrCL) rupture is one of the most common orthopaedic conditions in veterinary medicine. CrCL plays a fundamental role in the stability and biomechanics of the...
Gingival administration of apomorphine is easy, appears to be safe, and is an effective method of inducing emesis in the dog
To describe a novel method of inducing emesis in the dog using gingival administration of apomorphine, compare the efficacy of inducing emesis with gingival apomorphine to conjunctival apomorphine,...
The use of pregabalin prior to traveling may improve cat welfare and compliance for transportation
The aim of this clinical pilot study was to evaluate the dosage, efficacy, and clinical safety of a single oral dose of pregabalin in cats that experience fear and anxiety when placed into a carrier...
To describe the technique and analyze the ultrasonographic findings of the sciatic nerve and gluteal muscles in dogs with suspected sciatic neuritis.
The present study aimed to describe the ultrasonography technique and analyze the ultrasonographic findings of the proximal sciatic nerve and deep gluteal muscles in dogs with suspected sciatic...
Predictors of risk for parasite infection included age, outdoor lifestyle, geographic area and lack of antiparasitic treatment
Parasites that infect cats include protozoa, helminths and arthropods, many of which are transmissible to humans. Effective control relies on a good knowledge of parasite distribution and the risk...
