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Corneal Emergencies
Corneal emergencies can be due to a number of different causes and may be vision threatening if left untreated. In an attempt to stabilize the cornea, it is of benefit to place an Elizabethan collar on the patient to prevent further corneal damage. This paper discusses the diagnosis, prognosis, and management of corneal emergencies in dogs and cats. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - July 9, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Ellen B. Belknap Source Type: research

Canine pancreas-specific lipase (spec cPL) and C-reactive protein (CRP) in dogs treated with anticonvulsants (phenobarbital and potassium bromide)
Animals treated with anticonvulsant drugs may have increased canine pancreas-specific lipase values. Inflammatory conditions and specifically acute pancreatitis is of major concern in these animals. Elevation in C-reactive protein is being associated with inflammatory status in dogs and it has been correlated with the clinical severity of pancreatitis. In the present study, we investigated if there is a correlation between the canine pancreas-specific lipase increase, changes in C-reactive protein and hepatic enzymes, as well as, the incidence of severe acute pancreatitis in dogs with anticonvulsant treatment (phenobarbita...
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - July 9, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Viviana Albarracín, Mariana Teles, Antonio Meléndez-Lazo, Jaume Rodón, Josep Pastor Source Type: research

Hyphema: Considerations in the Small Animal Patient
Classification, diagnosis, and treatment of hemorrhage into the anterior chamber of the eye, or hyphema, can be a challenging and frustrating process for many practitioners, especially in emergency situations. This review outlines an inclusive list of causes, diagnostics, and treatments for traumatic and non-traumatic hyphema in both canine and feline patients. The review is tailored to small animal practitioners, especially in emergency practice, and is designed to provide concise but thorough descriptions of how to investigate underlying causes of hyphema and treat accordingly. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - July 9, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Mary Rebecca Telle, Caroline Betbeze Source Type: research

Pneumopericardium Secondary to Pneumomediastinum in a Golden Retriever Dog
Pneumopericardium is a rare finding that has been previously reported following spontaneous, traumatic or iatrogenic causes. A 3 year old Golden Retriever dog was admitted with respiratory distress following falling from height. Clinical and electrocardiographic findings were non-specific. Thoracic radiography revealed hyper inflated lung with sharp outlining of the mediastinal structures. A well-demarcated region of radiolucent gas opacity was seen surrounding the cardiac silhouette. Echocardiography revealed intense hyper reflective shadows all over the heart. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - July 9, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Elham A. Hassan, Faisal A. Torad, Ashraf A. Shamaa Source Type: research

Management of Orbital Diseases
Orbital diseases are common in dogs and cats and can present on emergency due to the acute onset of many of these issues. The difficulty with diagnosis and therapy of orbital disease is that the location of the problem is not readily visible. The focus of this article is on recognizing classic clinical presentations of orbital disease, which are typically exophthalmos, strabismus, enophthalmos, proptosis, or intraconal swelling. After orbital disease is confirmed, certain characteristics such as pain on opening the mouth, acute vs. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - July 9, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Caroline Betbeze Source Type: research

Diagnosis and Treatment of Primary Erythrocytosis in a Dog: A Case Report
We report the case of an 11-year-old male mixed-breed dog that had tachypnea and spastic tetraplegia. There was a significant increase in hematocrit. After phlebotomy and fluid therapy, the dog׳s condition improved. A diagnosis of primary erythrocytosis was supported by serum levels of erythropoietin. The dog responded well to treatment with administration of hydroxyurea (15mg/kg), phlebotomies, and fluid therapy. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - July 8, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Camila Cardoso Diogo, Andrei Kelliton Fabretti, José Arthur de Abreu Camassa, Marília de Albuquerque Bonelli, Mônica Vicky Bahr Arias, Patrícia Mendes Pereira Tags: Topical Review Source Type: research

Complete Situs Inversus in 2 Asymptomatic Dogs
This study describes this condition in 2 dogs: an 8-year-old male dalmatian that was originally evaluated for cystitis and a 3-year-old male crossbreed Pekinese that had a routine echographic study. In dogs, most of the reported cases were associated with the Kartagener syndrome, but our patients had no evidences of this ciliary disorder. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - July 8, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Jacqueline Cahua, Diego Dias, Omar Gonzales-Viera Tags: Topical Review Source Type: research

Serum Ionized Calcium Quantification for Staging Canine Periodontal Disease: A Preliminary Study
This study aimed to determine whether serum ionized calcium ([iCa2+]) levels can be useful in preliminary PD staging in dogs. A sample of 40 dogs (n = 40) was divided into 4 groups (n = 10 each) based on the following PD stages: G1 (gingivitis), G2 (initial periodontitis), G3 (moderate periodontitis), and G4 (severe periodontitis). (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - July 8, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: L. Miguel Carreira, Dias Daniela, Azevedo Pedro Tags: Topical Reviews Source Type: research

Serum-ionized calcium quantification for staging canine periodontal disease: A preliminary study
This study aimed to determine whether serum-ionized calcium ([iCa2+]) levels can be useful in preliminary PD staging in dogs. A sample of 40 dogs (n = 40) was was divided into four groups (n = 10 each) based on the following PD stages: G1 (gingivitis); G2 (initial periodontitis); G3 (moderate periodontitis); and G4 (severe periodontitis). (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - July 8, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: L. Miguel Carreira, D. Dias, P. Azevedo Source Type: research

Diagnosis and treatment of primary erythrocytosis in a dog - case report
We report the case of an 11-year-old male mixed breed dog who presented for tachypnea and spastic tetraplegia. There was a significant increase in hematocrit. After phlebotomy and fluid therapy, the dog improved. A diagnosis of primary erythrocytosis was supported by serum levels of erythropoietin. The dog responded well to treatment with administration of hydroxyurea (15mg/kg), phlebotomies, and fluid therapy. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - July 8, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: C.C. Diogo, A.K. Fabretti, J.A.A. Camassa, M.A. Bonelli, M.V.B. Arias, P.M. Pereira Source Type: research

Complete Situs Inversus in Two Asymptomatic Dogs
This study describes this condition in two dogs, an 8-years-old male Dalmatian that was originally evaluated for cystitis, and a 3 year-old male crossbreed Pekinese that had a routinely echographic study. In dogs, most of the reported cases were associated with Kartagener's syndrome, but our patients had no evidences of this ciliary disorder. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - July 8, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Jaqueline Cahua, Diego Dias, Omar Gonzales-Viera Source Type: research

Tomography, Radiography, and Rhinoscopy in Diagnosis of Benign and Malignant Lesions Affecting the Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses in Dogs: Comparative Study
This study sets out to determine the value of rhinoscopy, radiography, and computed tomography (CT) of the head for canine nasal and paranasal disease diagnosis using a purposely developed comparative score. In all, 20 dogs presenting with clinical signs consistent with nasal disease were used. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - June 25, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Fernanda de Assis B. Auler, Luciana N. Torres, Angelo J. Stopiglia, Ana Carolina B.C.F. Pinto, Silvana M. Unruh, Julia M. Matera, Luciana N. Torres Tags: Topical Review Source Type: research

Tomography, Radiography and Rhinoscopy in Diagnosis of Benign and Malignant Lesions Affecting the Nasal Cavity and Paranasal Sinuses in Dogs: Comparative Study
This study set out to determine the value of rhinoscopy, radiography and computed tomography (CT) of the head for canine nasal and paranasal disease diagnosis using a purposely developed comparative score. Twenty dogs presenting with clinical signs consistent with nasal disease were used. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - June 25, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: F.A.B. Auler, A.J. Stopiglia, A.C.B.C.F. Pinto, S.M. Unruh, J.M. Matera, L.N. Torres Source Type: research

Melanocytic Ophthalmic Neoplasms of The Domestic Veterinary Species: A Review
Melanocytic neoplasms in veterinary species occur in various ophthalmic locations including the eyelid, conjunctiva, cornea, sclera, anterior and posterior uvea, and orbit. Histology usually provides the definitive diagnosis for melanocytic ocular neoplasias. The degree of tissue invasiveness and anaplastic cellular characteristics are more reliable indicators of biological behavior than is mitotic index in most ophthalmic melanocytic tumors. Melanocytic neoplasias of the eyelid are predominantly benign in canines and equines, though in felines, there is the potential for metastasis, especially if the conjunctiva is involv...
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - June 5, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Annie L. Wang, Thomas Kern Source Type: research

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Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - June 1, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research