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Canine Diabetes Mellitus Associated Ocular Disease
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a commonly encountered disease in companion animal veterinary practice. Ocular complications in dogs with DM are thought to be common but there are no reports of the overall incidence of DM-associated ocular disease. Some complications, such as cataracts and ocular surface disease, can lead to vision loss and significant morbidity among DM patients, therefore early recognition and intervention are essential for successful outcomes. The purpose of this article is to provide a review of several currently known or suspected ocular diseases associated with DM. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - March 14, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Eric J. Miller, Courtenay M. Brines Tags: Review articles Source Type: research

Bioelectric Dressing Supports Complex Wound Healing in Small Animal Patients
This article retrospectively reviews the use of a microcell battery-impregnated bioelectric dressing (BED) in 5 small animal patients with complex wounds. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - March 13, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Amanda Maijer, April Gessner, Brian Trumpatori, Janet D. Varhus Source Type: research

Bioelectric dressing supports complex wound healing in small animal patients
It is well documented that physiological electric fields provide the earliest signals necessary to initiate cell proliferation, migration, and ultimately re-epithelialization of wounds. Additionally, electricity is known to exert an antimicrobial effect. An electric field-generating wound dressing designed to mimic physiological electric fields has not been described in the small animal clinic. This manuscript retrospectively reviews the use of a microcell battery-impregnated bioelectric dressing (BED) in five small animal patients with complex wounds. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - March 13, 2018 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Amanda Maijer, April Gessner, Brian Trumpatori, Janet D. Varhus, Patricia Hooley Source Type: research

Seroprevalence of Leptospirosis in Working Dogs
Working dogs are canine animals that have been trained to assist human beings in carrying out various tasks. They help in guarding property, performing rescues, assisting the visually impaired or physically handicapped, searching for drugs, explosives, and others. Leptospirosis is one of the most widespread zoonotic diseases in the world and a commonly occurring disease of the tropics and subtropics. In Malaysia, all working dogs are normally vaccinated with serovars, Pomona, Icterohaemorrhagiae, Canicola, and Grippotyphosa based on protocols recommended from other countries. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - December 26, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: S.F. Lau, J.Y. Wong, K.H. Khor, M.A. Roslan, M.S. Abdul Rahman, S.K. Bejo, R. Radzi, A.R. Bahaman Tags: Topical Review Source Type: research

Seroprevalence of Leptospirosis in working dogs
Working dogs are canine animals that have been trained to assist human beings in carrying out various tasks. They help in guarding property, performing rescues, assisting the visually impaired or physically handicapped, searching for drugs, explosives, and others. Leptospirosis is one of the most widespread zoonotic diseases in the world and a commonly occurring disease of the tropics and subtropics. In Malaysia, all working dogs are normally vaccinated with serovars, Pomona, Icterohaemorrhagiae, Canicola and Grippotyphosa based on protocols recommended from other countries. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - December 26, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: S.F. Lau, J.Y. Wong, K.H. Khor, M.A. Roslan, M.S. Abdul Rahman, S.K. Bejo, R. Radzi, A.R. Bahaman Source Type: research

A New and Easy Procedure to Place an Esophagostomy Tube into Dogs and Cats
Enteral nutrition improves survival rates and hospitalization times. Some diseases affecting the oral cavity can hinder spontaneous nutrition; in these cases the use of an esophagostomic tube can resolve nutritional problems. The innovative method described in this study is easier and more rapid than those currently known because the end of the tube does not need to be extracted from the oral cavity and then be reinserted with a number of maneuvers into the esophagus. The procedure does not require specific instruments, endotracheal intubation, and nor does it require the head to be moved or lifted. (Source: Topics in Comp...
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - November 29, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Fabio Vigano Source Type: research

Effect of Enterococcus Faecium Strain SF68 on Gastrointestinal Signs and Fecal Microbiome in Cats Administered Amoxicillin-Clavulanate
Some cats develop vomiting or diarrhea during administration of some antibiotics like amoxicillin-clavulanate but how often this occurs and the severity of disease is generally unknown. In people, one of the accepted indications for the use of probiotics is to attempt and lessen antibiotic associated diarrhea. Enterococcus faecium strain SF68 (SF68; Purina ® ProPlan® Veterinary Diets; FortiFloraTM Probiotic Supplement) is a commercially available probiotic available in many countries that has been shown to lessen diarrhea rates in cats housed in animal shelters. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - November 28, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: C. Torres-Henderson, S. Summers, J. Suchodolski, M.R. Lappin Source Type: research

Evaluation of Metronidazole with and without Enterococcus Faecium SF68 in Shelter Dogs with Diarrhea
Diarrhea is common in shelter dogs and non-specific therapies like therapeutic diets, probiotics, and drugs with activity against Giardia spp. or enteric bacteria are commonly prescribed empirically. All dogs in this study were administered metronidazole, fed a standardized diet, and randomized to either receive a commercially available probiotic (Purina ® Pro Plan® Veterinary Diets; FortiFlora® Probiotic Supplement)2 or a placebo which was the commercial product without the probiotic for 7 days. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - November 28, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: A. Fenimore, M.R. Lappin Source Type: research

Effect of an Oral Joint Supplement When Compared to Carprofen in the Management of Hip Osteoarthritis in Working Dogs
The goal of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of an oral joint supplement in working dogs with hip osteoarthritis compared with a positive control group (CG). Fifteen animals were divided in treatment group (TG, n = 10) and CG (n = 5). To TG a commercially available joint supplement, containing glucosamine HCl, chondroitin sulphate, and hyaluronic acid was given for 40 days and a 70-day course of a placebo, to be administered as if it was carprofen. The CG received carprofen for 70 days, and a placebo to be administered as the joint supplement. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - November 1, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Jo ão Carlos Alves, Ana Margarida Santos, Patrícia Isabel Jorge Tags: Regular Article Source Type: research

Effect of an oral joint supplement when compared to carprofen in the management of hip osteoarthritis in working dogs
The goal of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of an oral joint supplement in working dogs with hip osteoarthritis compared with a positive control group. Fifteen animals were divided in treatment group (TG, n=10) and control group (CG, n=5). To TG a commercially available joint supplement, containing Glucosamine HCl, Chondroitin sulphate and Hyaluronic Acid was given for 40 days and a 70-day course of a placebo, to be administered as if it was carprofen. The CG received carprofen for 70 days, and a placebo to be administered as the joint supplement. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - November 1, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: J.C. Alves, A. Santos, P. Jorge Source Type: research

Why Owners Choose an Orthosis Over Stifle Surgery for Canine Cranial Cruciate Ligament Deficiency
The objective of this study was to describe the patient population of dogs with cranial cruciate ligament (CrCL) deficiency that were prescribed a stifle orthosis. A total of 215 client-owned dogs with previously diagnosed CrCL deficiency were prescribed a stifle orthosis at a veterinary pain management and mobility clinic. Patient intake data collected included dog signalment, chief medical complaint, home environment and activity description, medical and surgical history, and diagnosing veterinarian. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - October 31, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Gina E. Bertocci, Nathan P. Brown, Patrice M. Mich Tags: Topical Review Source Type: research

Prevalence of Intestinal Endoparasites with Zoonotic Potential in Domestic Cats from Botucatu, SP, Brazil
Intestinal endoparasites in cats have received increasing attention worldwide due to the increase in the population of cats and their intimate relationship with people. However, concern about the zoonotic potential of these agents is still small. The aim of this study was evaluating the occurrence of intestinal endoparasites, the most prevalent ones, as well as the profile of affected cats. We conducted a survey of the medical records of cats treated at Small Animal Medical Clinic, in the Veterinary Hospital of the University of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences – campus Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil. (Source: Topic...
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - October 31, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: F úlvia Bueno de Souza, Isabela Maciel Nakiri, Natália de Oliveira Lourenço, Gustavo Gomes da Silva, Débora Rizzo Paschoalini, Priscylla Tatiana Chalfun Guimarães-Okamoto, Alessandra Melchert Source Type: research

Why Owners Choose an Orthosis over Stifle Surgery for Canine Cranial Cruciate Ligament Deficiency
To describe the patient population of dogs with cranial cruciate ligament (CrCL) deficiency prescribed a stifle orthosis. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - October 31, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Gina E. Bertocci, Nathan P. Brown, Patrice M. Mich Source Type: research