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Owner ′s Perception for Detecting Feline Body Condition Based on Questionnaire and Scores
To evaluate the owner ′s ability to identify body condition in cats, based on questionnaire and scores, as well as to obtain others information about the cat and owner that may be related to the body condition. Seventy-seven owned cats, aged above 11 months were evaluated. Initially, information was obtained on age, se x, breed and whether they had been neutered. Next, owners were asked to fill out a questionnaire: the first section being about the cat′s diet type, feeding regime, and activity level, and the second on the owners′ diet, physical activity and physical condition. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - August 8, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Let ícia Peron, Sheila C. Rahal, Maíra S. Castilho, Alessandra Melchert, Flávia G. Vassalo, Luciane R. Mesquita, Washington T. Kano Source Type: research

Fluid Overload in Small Animal Patients
Fluid therapy is used daily by veterinary practitioners and is an essential part of treatment of many veterinary patients. However, as with all interventions, there is the potential for negative side effects resulting from fluid therapy. Fluid overload is a key side effect that has been increasingly recognized in human medicine as leading to significant negative sequelae. Evidence related to fluid overload in veterinary medicine is sparse but it is likely that the same types of negative sequelae are seen in our veterinary patients. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - August 8, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Elizabeth Thomovsky, Aimee Brooks, Paula Johnson Source Type: research

Crystalloids: A Quick Reference for Challenges in Daily Practice
This article provides an overview of fluid compartment physiology, a review of crystalloid types, and indications and interactions associated with intravenous crystalloid use. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - August 8, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Danielle Hundley, Aimee Brooks, Elizabeth Thomovsky, Paula Johnson Source Type: research

Natural and Synthetic Colloids in Veterinary Medicine
This review article will cover basic physiology underlying the clinical use of natural and artificial colloids as well as provide practice recommendations. It will also touch on the recent scrutiny of these products in human medicine and how this may have an effect on their use in veterinary medicine. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - August 8, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Aimee Brooks, Elizabeth Thomovsky, Paula Johnson Source Type: research

A review of CVP and its reliability as a hemodynamic monitoring tool in veterinary medicine
To review the current literature regarding central venous pressure (CVP) in veterinary patients pertaining to placement (of central line), measurement, interpretation, use in veterinary medicine, limitations and controversies in human medicine. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - August 8, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Kristen M. Hutchinson, Scott P. Shaw Source Type: research

Palatability and Clinical Effects of an Oral Recuperation Fluid During the Recovery of Dogs with Suspected Parvoviral Enteritis
Dogs infected with canine parvovirus (CPV) can develop severe enteritis that requires supportive care until voluntary food and water consumption return. An oral recuperation fluid (ORF) may assist in the overall recovery from CPV. The hypotheses of the study were that naturally infected CPV dogs would prefer the ORF to water and that dogs consuming the ORF would have a more rapid return to voluntary appetite and improved caloric intake during the initial recovery period compared to dogs consuming water. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - August 5, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Reut Tenne, Lauren A. Sullivan, Elena T. Contreras, Francisco Olea-Popelka, David C. Twedt, Jeffrey Fankhauser, Logan Mastrianna, Michael R. Lappin Source Type: research

Point-of-Care Glucose and Ketone Monitoring
This article discusses the devices used to monitor blood glucose including portable blood glucose meters, point-of-care blood gas analyzers and continuous glucose monitoring systems. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - June 12, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Siew Kim Chong, Erica L. Reineke Tags: Topical Reviews Source Type: research

Point-of-Care Glucose and Ketone Monitoring
Early and rapid identification of hypo- and hyperglycemia as well as ketosis is essential for the practicing veterinarian as these conditions can be life threatening and require emergent treatment. Point-of-care (POC) devices such as portable blood glucose meters (PBGM) are widely used in veterinary practices to rapidly evaluate blood glucose at the cage side, allowing for immediate intervention. Additionally, the presence of blood and/or urine ketones can be evaluated through use of a 3-β-hydroxybutyrate (3-HB) ketone meter or ketone reagent strips. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - June 12, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: S. Kim Chong, Erica L. Reineke Source Type: research

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Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - May 31, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

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Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - May 31, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Fluid Therapy: Introduction
It is an honor to serve as the guest editor of this issue of Topics in Companion Animal Medicine. This is the first of 2 issues with a special focus on monitoring fluid therapy and types of fluid administration. In this issue, Dr Danielle Hundley first discusses the basics of crystalloid fluid therapy. Next, Dr Aimee Brooks discusses natural and synthetic colloids in veterinary medicine and finally Tami Lind, RVT presents alternative routes for fluid administration. We hope that you find this review of fluid therapy topics helpful in your daily clinical practice! (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - May 31, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Kristen A. Marshall Tags: Topical Review Source Type: research

Point of Care Assessment of Coagulation
Disorders of hemostasis can be difficult to fully elucidate but can severely affect patient outcome. The optimal therapy for coagulopathies is also not always clear. Point of care (POC) testing in veterinary medicine can assist in the diagnosis of hemostatic disorders and also direct treatment. Advantages of POC testing include rapid turnaround times, ease of use, and proximity to the patient. Disadvantages include differences in analytic performance compared with reference laboratory devices, the potential for operator error, and limited test options per device. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - May 26, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Clare E. Hyatt, Benjamin M. Brainard Tags: Review Article Source Type: research

Point-of-care assessment of coagulation
Disorders of hemostasis can be difficult to fully elucidate but can severely impact patient outcome. The optimal therapy for coagulopathies is also not always clear. Point of care (POC) testing in veterinary medicine can assist in the diagnosis of hemostatic disorders and also direct treatment. Advantages of POC testing include rapid turn-around times, ease of use, and proximity to the patient. Disadvantages include differences in analytic performance compared to reference laboratory devices, the potential for operator error, and limited test options per device. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - May 26, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Clare. E. Hyatt, Benjamin M. Brainard Source Type: research

Blood Gas Analyzers
This article will discuss uses of blood gas analyzers, types of samples that can be used, sample collection methods, potential sources of error, and potential alternatives to blood gas analyzers and their limitations. It will also discuss the types of analyzers that are available, logistical considerations that should be taken into account when purchasing an analyzer, and the basic principles of how these analyzers work. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - May 24, 2016 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Anthony L. Gonzalez, Lori S. Waddell Tags: Topical Review Source Type: research