Hospitalized dogs with higher RDW have greater odds of all-cause in-hospital mortality compared to dogs with a lower RDW
To determine whether RBC distribution width (RDW) is associated with an increased odds of mortality in hospitalized dogs and cats.Retrospective, single-center study; data collected from 2007 to 2017....
To summarize worldwide information on the seroprevalence, molecular epidemiology, isolation, genotypes and clinical cases of T. gondii infection in bats.
The protozoan Toxoplasma gondii infects virtually all warm-blooded animals, including bats. Depending on the diet, bats are classified as frugivorous, insectivorous, omnivorous, hematophagous,...
Animal welfare group, American Humane, will host its 11th annual American Humane Hero Dog Awards® program on October 20 at 9 pm EST. The 2-hour program will be hosted by Carson Kressley on the...
A new study from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) shows a general picture of the health of Labrador Retrievers in the UK and notes that arthritis is an especially prevalent disorder in this breed....
Mars Petcare has committed $117 million to expanding its Fort Smith, Arkansas, facility to increase manufacturing capacity. The growth and investment comes on the heels of an estimated 23 million...
Ten dermoids were surgically excised with no recurrences.
The aim of this multicentre retrospective study was to review the clinical data, outcomes and histopathological features of cats that had been treated for ocular surface dermoids.
Veterinary entrepreneur, Ben Jacobs, has joined PetSmart Charities’ board of directors, bringing expertise and a drive toward innovation in pet care and tackling issues which impact pet parents....
The Dysbiosis Index can be used to assess the microbiome in clinical patients over time and in response to therapy
This article summarizes different approaches to the analysis of gut microbiota and how they might be applicable to research studies and clinical practice in dogs and cats.
The impact of an outbreak of bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) on reproductive performance and milk production was investigated in 28 Spanish dairy herds using an observational study design. Mean calving...
Under the FD&C Act, the US Food and Drug Administration shared two draft guidance documents on the current good manufacturing practice requirements (CGMP) for animal therapies using ACTPs, or animal...
Ultrasonography of the caudal vena cava (CVC) has been previously established to assess fluid status in dogs but not in cats. The aim of this study was to determine CVC diameter changes during feline...
Schroer Manufacturing Company, a manufacturer of equipment for animal health, has been sold to Midmark Corporation, manufacturer of medical, dental, and veterinary products. As a combined entity, the...
Fourteen dogs with aspiration pneumonitis and pneumonia were indentified
Materials and methods: Retrospective case review of dogs presenting to a referral teaching hospital between February 2014 and February 2021. Cases were included when a clinical diagnosis of...
Increasing postoperative peripheral monocyte counts might be associated with a poorer prognosis
Doxorubicin-based chemotherapy after splenectomy remains the standard of care for hemangiosarcoma in dogs, but prognosis is generally poor.To determine clinical outcome with carboplatin chemotherapy...
