The MPV and PVDW for CPV infected dogs were significantly higher compared to controls
Bacterial translocation from the damaged intestinal tract, reported in canine parvoviral (CPV) enteritis, is thought to be responsible for the systemic inflammatory response resulting from coliform...
Early mortality (0-2 days of age) occurred in 69% (20/29) of affected neonates
The neonatal period in dogs remains associated with high mortality rates. Sepsis is the main cause of neonatal losses during the first three weeks of life. Additionally, failure in the clinical...
Low serum folate concentrations were observed in some dogs with non-associative IMHA
Folate deficiency in people can occur in conditions causing increased demand, including haemolytic anaemia. This has not been investigated in dogs with non-associative immune-mediated haemolytic...
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...
ASPCA Pet Insurance, part of Crum & Forster Pet Insurance Group, has issued a “Cost of Care Wheel” which can educate pet owners about potential costs of having pets. The visual aid is available...
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...
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...
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...
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...
