The Journal of Small Animal Practice 
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Source: The Journal of Small Animal Practice - November 9, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Effects of omega ‐3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and aspirin, alone and combined, on canine platelet function
ObjectivesTo compare haemostatic function in healthy dogs after treatment with low‐dose aspirin alone, fish oil alone or a combination of these two therapies.
Materials and MethodsDouble‐blinded randomised controlled clinical trial on 16 healthy client‐owned dogs. Comprehensive haemostatic testing was performed at baseline and after 7 days of therapy with low‐dose aspirin in all dogs. Following a 14‐day washout, six dogs received fish oil, and nine dogs received combination therapy of aspirin plus fish oil; haemostatic testing was performed before and at 7 and 28 days after treatment initiation.
ResultsAspiri...
Source: The Journal of Small Animal Practice - November 9, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: S. Westgarth, S. L. Blois, R. D. Wood, A. Verbrugghe, D. W. Ma Tags: PAPER Source Type: research
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Source: The Journal of Small Animal Practice - November 3, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research
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Source: The Journal of Small Animal Practice - November 3, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Tags: ISSUE INFORMATION Source Type: research
Minimally invasive technique for coxofemoral luxation stabilisation using transarticular toggle system: a cadaveric study
Conclusion and Clinical RelevanceClosed reduction and stabilisation of coxofemoral luxations can be achieved using this minimally invasive technique. Refinements to the technique may be needed for its application in clinical cases due to relative high incidence of femoral head cartilage damage. (Source: The Journal of Small Animal Practice)
Source: The Journal of Small Animal Practice - November 3, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: U. Segal, J. Shani, R. Joseph Tags: PAPER Source Type: research
Outcome of reconstruction of cutaneous limb defects in dogs using hygroscopic “self‐inflating” tissue expanders
ObjectivesTo describe the placement of self‐inflating tissue expanders and clinical outcomes in 12 consecutive cases of reconstruction of distal cutaneous limb defects in dogs.
Materials and MethodsCases of distal cutaneous limb defect were divided into three groups based on the location of the placement of the self‐inflating tissue expanders: Group A (n=4): on, or proximal to, the elbow and stifle; Group B (n=4): distal to the elbow or stifle and proximal to the carpus or tarsus; and Group C (n=4): distal to the carpus or tarsus. Owner satisfaction and clinical outcome were documented.
ResultsThirteen cases were origi...
Source: The Journal of Small Animal Practice - November 2, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: M. De Lorenzi, M. C. Swan, C. Easter, G. P. A. Chanoit Tags: PAPER Source Type: research
Laryngeal chondronecrosis after radiation therapy in a dog
A 5‐year‐old pug presented with a soft tissue swelling on the ventral neck and moderate stridor with associated respiratory effort. This patient received hypofractionated radiotherapy for metastatic upper lip mast cell tumour and to the submandibular lymph nodes 6 months before presentation. Oral examination showed moderate elongation of the soft palate, stage III laryngeal collapse with only the right laryngeal saccule mildly everted and exuberant pale epiglottal and left pharyngeal mucosa. Staphylectomy, resection of the epiglottal mucosa and left arytenoid lateralisation were performed. One day after surgery, tempor...
Source: The Journal of Small Animal Practice - November 1, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: J. Bertran, M. Martinez, M. Breit, M. A. McLoughlin, K. L. Ham, E. Warry, V. Wavreille Tags: CASE REPORT Source Type: research
A preliminary investigation of the effect of sample collection technique on the cell and RNA content of fine ‐needle aspirates of five canine tumours
ObjectivesTo evaluate the effect of syringe size, needle size, number of needle passes and operator experience on cell yield from tumour fine‐needle aspirates, and the quantity and quality of extractable RNA.
Materials and MethodsFine‐needle aspirates were collected from canine lymphoma, cutaneous mast cell tumour, anal gland adenocarcinoma, fibrosarcoma and oral malignant melanoma using nine different techniques.
ResultsThere was a significant difference in cell yield between fine‐needle aspirate techniques for melanoma, lymphoma and anal gland adenocarcinoma. The application of suction yielded the largest number of...
Source: The Journal of Small Animal Practice - November 1, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: K. L. Bowlt Blacklock, J. Ireland, J. Stewart, S. Murphy, L. Blackwood, M. Starkey Tags: PAPER Source Type: research
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Source: The Journal of Small Animal Practice - November 1, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: G. M. Strain Tags: LETTER TO THE EDITOR Source Type: research
Post ‐temporary ligation intraoperative mesenteric portovenography: comparison with CT angiography for investigation of portosystemic shunts
ObjectivesComparison of pre‐operative CT angiography and post‐temporary, full‐ligation, intraoperative, mesenteric portovenography for the characterisation of intrahepatic portal vasculature in patients with single extrahepatic portosystemic shunts.
MethodsDescriptive analysis of previously collected images from 14 dogs and five cats.
ResultsWith the exception of shunts involving the right gastric vein, intrahepatic arborisation appeared similar on both modalities. Portovenography improved contrast enhancement and slightly enlarged the intrahepatic portal vasculature.
Clinical SignificanceCT angiography cannot replac...
Source: The Journal of Small Animal Practice - November 1, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: A. T. Parry, R. N. White Tags: PAPER Source Type: research
Granulocytic anaplasmosis in 63 dogs: clinical signs, laboratory results, therapy and course of disease
ObjectivesTo describe the clinical signs, laboratory results, therapy and course of disease in dogs with canine granulocytic anaplasmosis in which co‐infections had been excluded.
MethodsMedical records of dogs naturally infected with Anaplasma phagocytophilum were retrospectively evaluated with regard to clinical signs and laboratory abnormalities at the time of presentation, therapy and course of disease.
ResultsNine hundred and seventy‐four dogs with clinical signs suspicious for canine granulocytic anaplasmosis were tested for A. phagocytophilum DNA by modified real‐time PCR; 72 dogs had a positive result. Nine o...
Source: The Journal of Small Animal Practice - November 1, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: A. Chirek, C. Silaghi, K. Pfister, B. Kohn Tags: PAPER Source Type: research
Intrahepatic congenital portosystemic shunts in dogs: short ‐ and long‐term outcome of suture attenuation
ObjectivesTo report the short‐ and long‐term outcomes of one‐ or two‐staged suture attenuation for complete closure of intrahepatic congenital portosystemic shunts in dogs.
Materials and MethodsRetrospective cohort study of dogs surgically treated for intrahepatic congenital portosystemic shunts between February 2000 and March 2015. Long‐term follow‐up was conducted by telephone conversations with the referring veterinary surgeon, owner, or both.
ResultsIn total, 55 dogs had suture attenuation of their intrahepatic congenital portosystemic shunt; 10 dogs (18·2%) tolerated complete attenuation, whilst 45 dogs (...
Source: The Journal of Small Animal Practice - November 1, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: M. S. Tivers, V. J. Lipscomb, P. Bristow, D. J. Brockman Tags: PAPER Source Type: research
Clinical application of biological variation data to facilitate interpretation of canine and feline laboratory results
This article reviews the practical applications of biological variation in the everyday clinical setting. Examples are offered to highlight how biological variation can be used to: (1) assess the usefulness of subject‐based reference intervals, (2) determine measurand homeostatic set points, (3) interpret single or serial results for diagnosis of disease and (4) evaluate changes in serial results during monitoring. (Source: The Journal of Small Animal Practice)
Source: The Journal of Small Animal Practice - November 1, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: C. Campora, K. P. Freeman, R. Baral Tags: REVIEW Source Type: research
Surgical management of impalement injuries to the trunk of dogs: a multicentre retrospective study
ObjectivesTo review a large series of dogs referred for treatment of traumatic impalement injuries to the thorax and/or abdomen and to report aetiologies, injury characteristics, management and long‐term outcomes.
Materials and MethodsPreviously collected data on dogs that were surgically treated for impalement injuries to the trunk at six veterinary specialist referral institutions in the UK over an 11‐year period were reviewed. Data included patient signalment, physiological variables, injury‐specific variables, diagnostic imaging reports, surgical procedures undertaken, duration of hospitalisation, antibiotic use,...
Source: The Journal of Small Animal Practice - November 1, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: M. Matiasovic, Z. J. Halfacree, A. Moores, P. Nelissen, S. Woods, B. Dean, G. Chanoit, D. C. Barnes Tags: PAPER Source Type: research
