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Why Psychology Matters in Veterinary Medicine
This article highlights how insights from the fields of health psychology and behavioral medicine might hold the potential to improve veterinary practice. We focus on key areas of care for companion animals that are integrally linked to their human caregivers’ psychological reactions and behavior, including health maintenance, managing illness, and end-of-life care. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - May 22, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Samantha Siess, Allison Marziliano, Elizabeth A. Sarma, Lauren E. Sikorski, Anne Moyer Source Type: research

Adult-Onset Lymphoplasmacytic Orchitis in a Labrador Retriever Stud Dog
A formerly fertile 5-year-old 45-kg Labrador retriever was evaluated for azoospermia noted during routine semen collection for an artificial insemination. Over the past 3 years, the dog had sired 4 litters of anticipated size for the breed out of 5 breedings, the most recent a litter of 10 conceived and whelped 2 months previously. Physical examination findings were normal with the exception of bilaterally small and soft testes. An open excisional wedge biopsy of the right testis was performed under general anesthesia. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - April 15, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Autumn P. Davidson, Benita J. von Dehn, Donald H. Schlafer Tags: Topical Review Source Type: research

Adult Onset Lymphoplasmacytic Orchitis in a Labrador Retriever Stud Dog
A formerly fertile 5 year old 45 kg Labrador retriever was evaluated for azoospermia noted during routine semen collection for an artificial insemination. Over the past 3 years, the dog had sired four litters of anticipated size for the breed out of 5 breedings, the most recent a litter of 10 conceived and whelped 2 months previously. Physical examination findings were normal with the exception of bilaterally small and soft testes. An open excisional wedge biopsy of the right testis was performed under general anesthesia. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - April 15, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Autumn P. Davidson, Benita J. von Dehn, Donald H. Schlafer Source Type: research

Canine Neonatal Transcranial Ultrasonography From Birth Until Closure of Bregmatic Fontanelle
Ultrasonography is a valuable diagnostic tool that has been used for diagnosis of neonatal brain diseases. The purpose of the present study was to describe the sequential ultrasonographic appearance of the normal canine neonatal brain from birth till closure of the bregmatic fontanelle. In total, 16 clinically normal neonates of mixed breed dogs were used. The bregmatic fontanelle was used as an acoustic window to record 5 transcranial scans (3 transverse, 1 sagittal, and 1 parasagittal scans) at 3, 10, 20, and 30 days of age. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - March 26, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Elham A. Hassan, Faisal A. Torad, Omar S. El-Tookhy, Ashraf A. Shamaa Tags: Original Research Paper Source Type: research

Tocodynamometry Detects Preterm Labor in the Bitch before Luteolysis
This study documents the use of tocodynamometry to detect PTL in 5 bitches; progesterone measurements in these bitches were normal for pregnancy at the time PTL was diagnosed. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - March 26, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Autumn P. Davidson Tags: Topical Review Source Type: research

Tocodynamometry Detects Preterm Labor in the Bitch Prior to Luteolysis
This study documents the use of tocodynamometry to detect PTL in 5 bitches; progesterone measurements in these bitches were normal for pregnancy at the time PTL was diagnosed. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - March 26, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Autumn P. Davidson Source Type: research

Canine Neonatal Transcranial Ultrasonography from Birth till Closure of Bregmatic Fontanelle
Ultrasonography is a valuable diagnostic tool that has been used for diagnosis of neonatal brain diseases. The purpose of the present study was to describe the sequential ultrasonographic appearance of the normal canine neonatal brain from birth till closure of the bregmatic fontanelle. Sixteen clinically normal neonates of mixed breed dogs were used. The bregmatic fontanelle was used as an acoustic window to record five transcranial scans (three transverse, sagittal and para sagittal scans) at 3, 10, 20 and 30 days of age. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - March 26, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Elham A. Hassan, Faisal A. Torad, Omar S. El-Tookhy, Ashraf A. Shamaa Source Type: research

Spermatocele in a South African Boerboel Dog
A 2-year-old intact male South African boerboel presented for semen cryopreservation and was discovered to be azoospermic. The dog had excellent libido and had sired litters within 6 months, so a further investigation of why his collection lacked sperm was warranted. On further examination of his scrotal contents his right epididymis had an enlarged area with a hard texture. On ultrasound, the enlarged area of the right epididymis was fluid-filled. A sample of the fluid was aspirated for aerobic culture. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - March 7, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Andrea Hesser, Autumn P. Davidson Source Type: research

Gastroesophageal Intussusception in a 50-Day-Old German Shepherd Dog
We describe the clinical, radiographic, ultrasonographic, and gross pathologic examinations of a 50-day-old German Shepherd dog with gastroesophageal intussusception associated with esophageal dilatation. The dog was brought to the clinic 10 days after weaning with a history of regurgitation, persistent vomiting, hematemesis, and dyspnea. On admission, the dog was lethargic with signs of shock and died just before surgery. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - March 4, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Faisal A. Torad, Elham A. Hassan Tags: Topical Review Source Type: research

Lumbosacral Transitional Vertebrae, Canine Hip Dysplasia, and Sacroiliac Joint Degenerative Changes on Ventrodorsal Radiographs of the Pelvis in Police Working German Shepherd Dogs
Lumbosacral transitional vertebrae (LTV) frequently occur in German shepherd dogs. The aim of the study was to evaluate the prevalence and interdependence between LTV and canine hip dysplasia (CHD) as well as sacroiliac joint degenerative changes visualized on ventrodorsal radiographs of the pelvis in both working and companion German shepherd dogs. The presence of LTV was found in 12% of working dogs and in 33% of companion dogs. Similar incidence of hip dysplasia in both the groups was found. It has been shown that dogs with LTV have a higher frequency of severe CHD. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - March 4, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Renata Komsta, Anna Łojszczyk-Szczepaniak, Piotr Dębiak Tags: Topical Review Source Type: research

Gastroesophageal intussusception in a 50 days old german shepherd dog
We describe the clinical, radiographic, ultrasonographic and gross pathologic examinations of a 50 days old German Shepherd dog with gastroesophageal intussusception associated with esophageal dilatation. The dog was presented 10 days after weaning with a history of regurgitation, persistent vomiting, hematemesis and dyspnea.Upon admission, the dog was lethargic with signs of shock and died just prior to surgery. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - March 4, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Faisal A. Torad, Elham A. Hassan Source Type: research

Lumbosacral transitional vertebrae, canine hip dysplasia and sacroiliac joint degenerative changes on ventrodorsal radiographs of the pelvis in police working German shepherd dogs
Lumbosacral transitional vertebrae (LTV) frequently occur in German Shepherd Dogs. The aim of the retrospective studies was the evaluation of the prevalence and interdependence between lumbosacral transitional vertebrae and hip dysplasia (CHD) as well as sacroiliac joint degenerative changes visualized on ventrodorsal radiographs of the pelvis in both working and companion German Shepherd Dogs.The presence of LTV was found in 12% of working dogs and in 33% of companion dogs. Similar incidence of hip dysplasia in both groups was found. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - March 4, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Renata Komsta, Anna Łojszczyk – Szczepaniak, Piotr Dębiak Source Type: research

Topics in the routine assessment of newborn puppy viability
This study proposes, in addition to an Apgar score analysis, the evaluation of laboratory parameters and weight. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - March 2, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: F.G. Vassalo, C.R.B. Simões, M.J. Sudano, N.C. Prestes, M.D. Lopes, S.B. Chiacchio, M.L.G. Lourenço Source Type: research

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

Introduction
I am proud to again serve as the guest editor for Topics in Companion Animal Medicine, for the second issue focusing on reproduction. The first, published in 2009, contained topical reviews that are still cited frequently in the veterinary literature. This issue includes several reports on innovative diagnostics: Tocodynamometry Detects Premature Labor in the Bitch Before Luteolysis (Davidson); Canine Neonatal Transcranial Ultrasound From Birth Until Closure of Bregmatic Fontanel (Hassan); Lumbosacral Transitional Vertebrae, Canine Hip Dysplasia, and Sacroiliac Joint Degenerative Changes on Ventrodorsal Radiographs of the ...
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - March 1, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Autumn P. Davidson Tags: Topical Review Source Type: research