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WITHDRAWN: Swimming Kinematic and Flotation Analysis of Conscious and Sedated Dogs Using 3 Canine Flotation Devices
The Publisher regrets that this article is an accidental duplication of an article that has already been published, http://dx.doi.org/10.1053/j.tcam.2014.10.002. The duplicate article has therefore been withdrawn.The full Elsevier Policy on Article Withdrawal can be found at http://www.elsevier.com/locate/withdrawalpolicy. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - February 4, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: China Prentice Corum, Joseph J. Bertone, Maja Wichtowski, Suzanne Hetts, Dan Estep Source Type: research

Treatment of Canine Pyometra With the Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Antagonist Acyline: A Case Series
To describe the effect of the third-generation gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonist acyline in the treatment of 4 diestrous bitches with the cystic endometrial hyperplasia-pyometra complex. The 4 bitches were treated with 330μg/kg of subcutaneous acyline on day 0 and antibiotics, and followed up for 2 weeks. One closed-cervix case showed cervical dilatation 36 hours after treatment, and all the 4 animals showed resolution of clinical signs starting on day 3 posttreatment. Ultrasonographic uterine diameters and luminal contents decreased in the bitches having high progesterone serum concentrations before treatment but...
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - February 4, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Pablo R. Batista, Paula G. Blanco, Cristina Gobello Tags: Topical Review Source Type: research

Swimming Kinematic and Flotation Analysis of Conscious and Sedated Dogs Using 3 Canine Flotation Devices
Canine flotation devices are very popular, however, their efficacy is still under debate. There is no oversight to standardize device testing, certification, or qualification for use. We set out to assess the biomechanical and behavioral effects of 3 canine flotation devices (CFDs) on swim and flotation characteristics of dogs. High speed video recordings were used to measure behavior, range of motion (ROM), maximum flexion angle, cycles of motion per minute (COM) which swimming; and roll, yaw and fear/panic scoring while floating. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - February 4, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: China Prentice Corum, Joseph J. Bertone, Maja Wichtowski, Suzanne Hetts, Dan Estep Source Type: research

Treatment of canine pyometra with the GnRH antagonist acyline: A case series
To describe the effect of the third generation GnRH antagonist acyline in the treatment of four diestrous bitches with the cystic endometrial hyperplasia-pyometra complex (CEH-P).The four bitches were treated with acyline 330 μg/kg SQ on day 0 and antibiotics, and followed for 2 weeks. One closed-cervix case showed cervical dilatation 36hours after treatment, and the four animals showed resolution of clinical signs starting on day 3 post-treatment. Ultrasonographic uterine diameters and luminal contents decreased in the bitches having high progesterone serum concentrations before treatment, but not in the female with low ...
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - February 4, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: P.R. Batista, P.G. Blanco, C. Gobello Source Type: research

WITHDRAWN: Swimming Kinematic and Flotation Analysis of Conscious and Sedated Dogs Using 3 Canine Flotation Devices
The Publisher regrets that this article is an accidental duplication of an article that has already been published, http://dx.doi.org/10.1053/j.tcam.2014.10.002. The duplicate article has therefore been withdrawn.The full Elsevier Policy on Article Withdrawal can be found at http://www.elsevier.com/locate/withdrawalpolicy. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - February 3, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: China Prentice Corum, Joseph J. Bertone, Maja Wichtowski, Suzanne Hetts, Dan Estep Source Type: research

Phenobarbital-Responsive Sialadenosis in Dogs: Case Series
Phenobarbital-responsive sialadenosis (PRS) is a rare idiopathic disease in dogs. Vomiting, retching, and gulping with bilateral enlargement of the submandibular salivary glands are the more frequent clinical signs. A thorough diagnostic examination must be performed to rule out the most important systemic etiologies involved with chronic vomiting, as there is no specific test to diagnose PRS. Diagnosis is confirmed clinically by a rapid and dramatic improvement of clinical signs after instauration of phenobarbital treatment. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - January 17, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Emili Alcoverro, Maria Dolores Tabar, Albert Lloret, Xavier Roura, Josep Pastor, Marta Planellas Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Palatability Assessment of an Oral Recuperation Fluid in Healthy Dogs During the Perioperative Period
To determine whether healthy dogs undergoing elective surgery will accept and prefer an oral recuperation fluid (ORF) to water during the perioperative time period and if the consumption of an ORF would lead to increased caloric intake during the final preoperative and first postoperative periods. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - January 17, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Jethro M. Forbes, Amy Bell, David C. Twedt, Laura E. Martin, Michael R. Lappin, Justin C. Mathis, Lauren A. Sullivan Source Type: research

Phenobarbital responsive sialadenosis in dogs: case series
Phenobarbital responsive sialadenosis (PRS) is a rare idiopathic disease in dogs. Vomiting, retching and gulping with bilateral enlargement of submandibulary salivary glands are the more frequent clinical signs. A thorough diagnostic exam must be performed to rule out the most important systemic aetiologies involved with chronic vomiting, as there is no specific test to diagnose PRS. Diagnosis is confirmed clinically by a rapid and dramatic improvement of clinical signs after instauration of phenobarbital treatment. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - January 17, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Emili Alcoverro, Maria Dolores Tabar, Albert Lloret, Xavier Roura, Josep Pastor, Marta Planellas Source Type: research

Swimming Kinematic and Flotation Analysis of Conscious and Sedated Dogs Using 3 Canine Flotation Devices
Canine flotation devices are very popular, however, their efficacy is still under debate. There is no oversight to standardize device testing, certification, or qualification for use. We set out to assess the biomechanical and behavioral effects of 3 canine flotation devices (CFDs) on swim and flotation characteristics of dogs. High speed video recordings were used to measure behavior, range of motion (ROM), maximum flexion angle, cycles of motion per minute (COM) which swimming; and roll, yaw and fear/panic scoring while floating. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - January 6, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: China Prentice Corum, Joseph J. Bertone, Maja Wichtowski, Suzanne Hetts, Dan Estep Source Type: research

A Review of the Genetics of Hypoadrenocorticism
Hypoadrenocorticism is an uncommon disease in dogs and rare in humans, where it is known as Addison’s disease. The disease is characterised by a deficiency in corticosteroid production from the adrenal cortex, requiring lifelong hormone replacement therapy. When compared to humans, the pathogenesis of hypoadrenocorticism in dogs is not well established, although the evidence supports a similar autoimmune aetiology of adrenocortical pathology.Several immune response genes have been implicated in determining susceptibility to human Addison’s disease, some of which are shared with other autoimmune syndromes. (Source: Topi...
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - January 5, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Alisdair M. Boag, Brian Catchpole Source Type: research

A Case Report of Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Left-Side Gastropexy to Resolve a Recurrent Gastric Dilatation in a Dog Previously Treated With Right-Side Gastropexy for Gastric Dilatation Volvulus
A 6-year-old, large-breed, female dog was evaluated for gastric dilatation (GD). The dog was affected by GD volvulus, which had been surgically treated with gastric derotation and right incisional gastropexy. Recurrence of GD appeared 36 hours after surgery. The dilatation was immediately treated with an orogastric probe but still recurred 4 times. Therefore, a left-side gastropexy by percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) was performed to prevent intermittent GD. After PEG tube placement, the patient recovered rapidly without side effects. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - January 2, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Giuseppe Spinella, Filippo Cinti, Marco Pietra, Ombretta Capitani, Simona Valentini Tags: Topical Reviews Source Type: research

A Case Report of PEG Left-Side Gastropexy to Resolve a Recurrent Gastric Dilatation in a Dog Previously Treated With Right-Side Gastropexy for Gastric Dilatation Volvulus
A 6-year-old, large-breed, female dog was evaluated for gastric dilatation. The dog was affected by gastric dilatation volvulus (GDV), that had been surgically treated with gastric derotation and right incisional gastropexy. Recurrence of gastric dilatation appeared 36hours after surgery. The dilatation was immediately treated with an oro-gastric probe but still recurred four times. Therefore, a left gastropexy by PEG was performed to prevent intermittent gastric dilatation. After PEG tube placement, the patient recovered rapidly without side effects. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - January 2, 2015 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Giuseppe Spinella, Filippo Cinti, Marco Pietra, Ombretta Capitani, Simona Valentini Source Type: research

Introduction
This issue of Topics in Companion Animal Medicine is dedicated to the canine species. Although hypoadrenocorticism is the focus of this issue, I have included other articles, such as the one on canine flotation devices, as an ode to dogs and the companionship they provide. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - December 1, 2014 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Deborah S. Greco Tags: Topical Review Source Type: research

Table of Contents
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Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - December 1, 2014 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research