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White blood cell differentials in dogs with congestive heart failure (CHF) in comparison to those in dogs without cardiac disease
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Source: The Journal of Small Animal Practice - January 4, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

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British Small Animal Veterinary Association annual general meeting
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Novel application of internal obturator and semitendinosus muscle flaps for rectal wall repair or reinforcement
Internal obturator and/or semitendinosus muscle flaps were used to reinforce primary appositional rectal wall repair in three dogs and one cat in this case series. All three dogs incurred rectal wall compromise during surgical excision of anal sac tumours. The cat sustained bite wounds to the perianal region resulting in abscessation and a rectal tear. Our results indicate that application of an internal obturator and/or semitendinosus muscle flap can reduce the risk of rectal wall dehiscence after primary repair, and consequently the risk of pararectal abscess or rectocutaneous fistula formation. (Source: The Journal of S...
Source: The Journal of Small Animal Practice - January 1, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: J. Riggs, J. F. Ladlow, L. J. Owen, J. L. Hall Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research

Late ‐onset Becker‐type muscular dystrophy in a Border terrier dog
A 9‐year‐old Border terrier was presented to a referral hospital after a 1‐year history of progressive stiffness and exercise intolerance. Neurological examination was consistent with a neuromuscular disorder. Serum creatine kinase activity was mildly elevated. A myopathy was suspected based on MRI findings and electrophysiological examination. Muscle histopathology was consistent with a severe non‐inflammatory myopathy of a dystrophic type. Immunofluorescence and western blotting confirmed a dystrophinopathy with an 80‐kDa truncated dystrophin fragment similar to Becker muscular dystrophy in people. To our knowl...
Source: The Journal of Small Animal Practice - January 1, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: A. Jeandel, L. S. Garosi, L. Davies, L. T. Guo, R. Salg üero, G. D. Shelton Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Investigation of the HotDog patient warming system: detection of thermal gradients
ObjectiveTo assess the performance of an active patient‐warming device. Materials and MethodsTemperatures of an active patient‐warming device (HotDog system) were measured at various time points using an infrared thermometer. The study was conducted in two phases: Phase 1 compared temperatures among four different areas of the warming blanket. Phase 2 compared conditions simulating different scenarios using a weighted patient simulator. ResultsPhase 1: Three out of four positions on the warming blanket had significantly different temperature measurements. Phase 2: Temperature output by the warming blanket was reduced: ...
Source: The Journal of Small Animal Practice - January 1, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: D. McCarthy, B. Matz, J. Wright, L. Moore Tags: PAPER Source Type: research

Dysphagia secondary to focal inflammatory myopathy and consequent dorsiflexion of the tongue in a dog
A 14‐month‐old female pitbull terrier mix was presented for evaluation of dysphagia of 8 months’ duration secondary to intermittent dorsiflexion of the tongue apex. Physical and neurological examinations were unremarkable with the exception of the dorsiflexed tongue. Serum creatine kinase activity was increased (703 IU/L, reference interval: 55 to 257 IU/L), and electromyography of the tongue demonstrated areas of fibrillation potentials. Histopathology of the tongue showed myopathic changes with excessive variability in myofibre size and endomysial fibrosis. Cytochemical stains verified mixed mononuclear cells ...
Source: The Journal of Small Animal Practice - January 1, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: P. C. Str øm, S. L. Marks, J. A. Rivera, G. D. Shelton Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research

A retrospective study of feline trauma patients admitted to a referral centre
ObjectiveTo identify prognostic information and provide recommendations for management of feline trauma patients. Methods Retrospective analysis of case records for 185 cats presented as emergency trauma cases to a referral hospital between February 2009 and December 2013. Each case was assigned a severity score from 1 (very minor injuries) to 6 (moribund, dying). The data were analysed using Mann–Whitney U and Spearman's rank correlation tests. Logistic regression was used to calculate odds ratios. Results Out of 185 cats, 22 (11%) did not survive to discharge. Those presenting with a higher severity score had a higher...
Source: The Journal of Small Animal Practice - January 1, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: T. Hernon, M. Gurney, S. Gibson Tags: PAPER Source Type: research

A study to evaluate the primary causes associated with Pseudomonas otitis in 60 dogs
ObjectivesTo evaluate the primary causes, age of onset and time from diagnosis of otitis to development of Pseudomonas otitis in each case. Materials and MethodsData from clinical records of 60 dogs were extracted to address the study objectives. Pseudomonas otitis was diagnosed by clinical signs and positive culture. ResultsIn total, 57 purebred dogs and three crossbreed dogs were included: 32 dogs had unilateral and 28 bilateral disease. Underlying primary causes of otitis were allergy (42), masses (8), endocrine disease (7) and autoimmune disease (3). The mean age of onset of otitis (and subsequent time to development o...
Source: The Journal of Small Animal Practice - January 1, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: S. Paterson, W. Matyskiewicz Tags: PAPER Source Type: research

Histopathological frequency of feline hepatobiliary disease in the UK
ObjectivesTo determine the histopathological frequency of feline hepatobiliary diseases in the UK and to identify breed, age and gender predispositions to developing individual diseases. MethodsHistopathology results from 1452 feline liver biopsies were assessed. A control population of microchipped cats was used for breed comparison. Data were retrospectively categorised into hepatobiliary diseases according to World Small Animal Veterinary Association standards. Odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals were calculated to determine breed predispositions to the 10 most frequent diseases. Gender and age distributions were ...
Source: The Journal of Small Animal Practice - January 1, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: W. A. Bayton, C. Westgarth, T. Scase, D. J. Price, N. H. Bexfield Tags: PAPER Source Type: research

A case of canine intestinal obstruction due to ingestion of a superabsorbent polymer bead
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Source: The Journal of Small Animal Practice - January 1, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: K. R. Barrand Tags: IMAGES IN SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE Source Type: research