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Lumbar traumatic hematomyelia in a young French bulldog J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-09-19 R. Boudou, A. S. Bedu, A. Jeandel
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Long‐term clinical outcomes of healthy dogs with increased alanine aminotransferase J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-09-09 J. Adams
ObjectivesTo define a reference interval for alanine aminotransferase for the practice laboratory and then identify and longitudinally follow the clinical health and alanine aminotransferase levels in a cohort of clinically healthy dogs with increased alanine aminotransferase levels documented during wellness screening.Materials and MethodsAlanine aminotransferase levels of 125 clinically healthy dogs
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Perceptions, practices and preferences of veterinarians and veterinary nurses in the UK on consent for cardiopulmonary resuscitation in pets J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-09-07 K. Gane, T. Sparks, E. Thomas
ObjectivesCardiopulmonary resuscitation can be a difficult topic to discuss. The barriers surrounding its discussion are well documented in human medicine but have not previously been examined in veterinary medicine. The objectives of this study is to describe the perceptions, practices and preferences of veterinarians and registered veterinary nurses towards discussing cardiopulmonary resuscitation
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Diagnostic accuracy of radiographs for the diagnosis of humeral intracondylar fissure in dogs J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-09-07 M. Sprocatti, M. A. Solano, V. Volckaert, A. Danielski
ObjectivesTo assess the diagnostic accuracy of radiographs in identifying humeral intracondylar fissures in dogs.Materials and MethodsClinical data from dogs undergoing CT and radiographic elbow investigations at a single institution were reviewed. Based on CT diagnosis, radiographs were classified as having fissures and not having fissures. The radiographic images were evaluated by three blinded observers
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Successful clinical management of canine intestinal lipogranulomatous lymphangitis through exclusive medical and nutritional treatment: four cases (2018‐2023) J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-09-06 M. Crisonà, A. M. Tardo, M. Pietra, S. Del Magno, N. Linta, A. Diana, L. V. Muscatello, G. Peccolo, F. Del Baldo
ObjectivesTo describe clinical, ultrasonographic, pathological features and response to medical therapy of four dogs with intestinal lipogranulomatous lymphangitis.MethodsRetrospective review of medical records of dogs with an ultrasonographic evidence of focal or multifocal intestinal wall thickening and a histological diagnosis of lipogranulomatous lymphangitis. Only dogs that did not undergo surgical
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Placement, management and complications associated with peripheral intravenous catheter use in UK small animal practice J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-09-06 E. Haskey, V. Maund, F. Allerton, B. Browse, C. Heard, C. O'Donnell, K. Davison, C. Hertel, E. Booth, S. Lawrence, E. Dever, L. Bowe, H. Taylor, K. Hall, K. Trimble, M. Junior, C. Fennell, N. Stevenson, A. Sterritt, E. Penn, L. Nowell, A. Collins, E. Jones, C. Scudder
ObjectivesTo describe the techniques for preparation and placement of peripheral intravenous catheters (PIVCs), to describe the complications associated with PIVCs, and to identify factors associated with PIVC complications in small animal practice in the United Kingdom.Materials and MethodsA prospective multicentre observational study was undertaken between January 2022 and January 2023. Data collected
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Magnetic resonance imaging findings in dogs with steroid‐responsive meningitis‐arteritis in the UK and their clinical significance: 53 cases (2013‐2021) J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-09-04 B. A. Jones, P. Agthe, E. Scarpante, A. Crawford, V. Black, I. Espadas, S. Formoso, A. R. Fraser
ObjectivesTo describe the MRI findings in a UK referral population of dogs with steroid‐responsive meningitis‐arteritis and to determine if they were associated with any specific clinical features or outcomes.Materials and MethodsWe performed a multi‐centre retrospective case series of dogs diagnosed with steroid‐responsive meningitis‐arteritis in the UK that underwent MRI. Blinded consensus review
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Hypoalbuminaemia and its association with disease and clinical outcomes in cats J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-09-04 K. Y. M. Fong, I. L. Oikonomidis, D. Leong, G. Lo, J. Heal, G. Woods
ObjectivesTo report the incidence of feline hypoalbuminaemia and characterise the distribution of presenting disease categories and pathoaetiologies of hypoalbuminaemia in cats. The secondary aim was to evaluate the relationship between hypoalbuminaemia and clinical outcomes.Materials and MethodsMedical records of cats with hypoalbuminaemia (<28.0 g/L, reference interval: 28.0 to 39.0 g/L) presenting
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Transcalvarial extension of an intracranial meningioma without obvious interruption of the intervening bone in a dog J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-09-04 N. Sekiguchi, C. Ishikawa, D. Ito
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Prevalence of respiratory signs in dogs with chronic gastroenteropathy in a referral population in the United Kingdom: 42 cases (2020) J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-09-03 A. Salas García, L. Atkinson, T. McCann, J. Bazelle
ObjectivesTo determine the prevalence of respiratory signs in a referral population of dogs with chronic gastroenteropathy in the United Kingdom, and to describe the epidemiology and clinical presentation of the affected dogs.Materials and MethodsRetrospective review of canine patients diagnosed with chronic gastroenteropathy in a referral centre in the United Kingdom. Data included signalment, gastrointestinal
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Histologic findings of gastrointestinal biopsies and clinical outcome in dogs undergoing cholecystectomy for gallbladder mucoceles: 71 cases (2014‐2021) J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-09-03 M. Gondolfe, E. C. Hans
ObjectivesTo determine the presence and categorise the severity of enteritis in dogs with gallbladder mucoceles, and evaluate for any associations with enteritis. This study also aimed to report clinical outcome following cholecystectomy and evaluate for associations with survival.Materials and MethodsMedical records were retrospectively reviewed (2014 to 2021) for dogs undergoing cholecystectomy and
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Computed tomographic re‐evaluation of skeletally immature French bulldogs previously diagnosed with humeral intracondylar fissure: 12 cases (2018‐2022) J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-15 V. C. Hutchings, S. Rutherford
ObjectivesThe objective of this study was to present the follow‐up findings obtained through computed tomography in skeletally immature French bulldogs previously diagnosed with humeral intracondylar fissures.Materials and MethodsMedical records from a surgical referral centre between January 2018 and September 2022 were evaluated for all dogs with a humeral condylar fracture where preoperative CT
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Ultrasonographic measurement of the prostatic dimension‐to‐aortic luminal diameter in healthy intact male dogs and dogs with benign prostatic hyperplasia J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-14 S. Ponglowhapan, K. Pattanaviboon, Y. Maneerattanavichien, P. Phitchayangkoon, P. Lueangprasert, A. Preechatangkit, S. Suthigarn, P. Saisawart, C. Thanaboonnipat, N. Choisunirachon
ObjectivesTo establish ultrasonographic measurements of the prostatic dimension‐to‐aortic luminal diameter ratios including the prostatic volume‐to‐aortic luminal diameter ratio in healthy, intact male dogs and compare these ratios between healthy dogs and dogs affected by benign prostatic hyperplasia.Materials and MethodsHealthy dogs (n = 75) and dogs affected by benign prostatic hyperplasia (n =
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Clinical experience and outcomes using a commercially available micro‐plating system for metabone fractures in dogs and cats: 10 cases (2019‐2023) J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-09 D. M. Marturello, K. L. Perry
ObjectivesTo report the clinical experience and long‐term outcome following metabone fracture stabilisation using a commercially available micro‐plating system (VetKISS, 1.0‐mm, IMEX Veterinary, USA).Materials and MethodsConsecutive, client‐owned cats and dogs weighing <7 kg, with traumatic metabone fractures stabilised using VetKISS micro‐plates were prospectively enrolled with informed owner consent
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Outcome of treatment with a 10‐week COP protocol in cats with intermediate or large cell lymphoma: 27 cases (2014‐2023) J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-08 M. M. E. Larsen, A.‐M. Andersson, M. Arendt
ObjectivesThe aim of this retrospective clinical study was to evaluate and report response to treatment with a 10‐week maintenance‐free COP (COP‐10) protocol in a cohort of 27 cats with intermediate or large cell lymphoma. Additionally, to identify any potential prognostic factors for predicting the treatment response.Materials and MethodsThe medical records of cats diagnosed with intermediate or large
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Evaluation of presentation, treatment and outcome in dogs with granulomatous steatitis associated with hypercalcaemia: six cases (2019‐2023) J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-08 H. Reyes‐Hughes, A. Bivand, C. Waters, P. Valiente, F. Adam, S. Rapastella, E. N. Barker
ObjectivesTo report the presentation, treatment and outcome of dogs with granulomatous steatitis associated with total and ionised hypercalcaemia.MethodsSix dogs diagnosed with ionised and/or total hypercalcaemia and histologically diagnosed granulomatous steatitis were evaluated to determine the clinical signs, clinical findings, response to treatment and outcome. These cases were seen at different
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Surgical treatment and outcome of primary rib tumours in cats: eight cases (2016‐2023) J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-08 F. Cinti, M. Martano, M. Rossanese, L. E. Selmic, G. S. Fontes, M. Cino, V. Montinaro, G. Tremolada
ObjectivesTo describe the clinical features and oncologic outcome for cats with primary rib tumours.Materials and MethodsMedical records for cats with surgically treated primary rib tumours from six veterinary referral centres were reviewed. Signalment, preoperative clinical signs, reconstruction technique, and surgical and oncologic outcome were retrieved from medical records or by telephone interview
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A rapid manual technique does not have adequate sensitivity and specificity to reliably discriminate between neutropenic and non‐neutropenic dogs prior to administration of chemotherapy J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-07 M. Walton‐Clark, T. Henriques, M. Best
ObjectivesTo develop and determine the accuracy of a rapid manual technique for the detection of pre‐treatment neutropenia (<1.50 × 109/L) in dogs receiving chemotherapy.Materials and MethodsTwenty canine blood smears with known neutrophil counts between 1.00 × 109/L and 3.00 × 109/L were reviewed by two internal medicine clinicians and linear regressions performed to determine a cut‐off value for
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Persistent left cranial vena cava in a dog J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-07 Z. Yilmaz, M. Kocaturk, J. Koch
A 10‐year‐old golden retriever was presented for the evaluation of exercise intolerance. Physical examination and laboratory tests showed no abnormalities except for mild anaemia. Standard transthoracic echocardiography revealed dilated coronary sinus, raising suspicion of a persistent left cranial vena cava, and the persistency of this anomaly was confirmed by agitated‐saline study. Right ventricular
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Intravesical urinary bladder duplication in a dog J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-07 M. J. R. Jacqmin, C. Baudin Tréhiou, A. Tortereau, P. Pillard
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Delayed post‐traumatic alopecia of the dorso‐lumbar area following a road accident in a cat without pelvic fracture J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-08-07 T. Burnouf, J. C. Husson, F. Degorce‐Rubiales, A. Muller, E. Guaguere
An 11‐month‐old female, neutered domestic short‐haired cat was presented for non‐pruritic alopecia of the dorso‐lumbar area which had appeared 1 month after a road accident. After the trauma, a fracture of the left hind limb was demonstrated without dermatological lesions on the dorso‐lumbar area. One month later, hair loss was observed in this area. Four months later, clinical examination revealed
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Complications and putative risk factors for cecal or colonic surgery in dogs: 79 cases (2002‐2015) J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-07-13 J. C. James, S. O'Neill, G. E. Moore, K. M. Scotti, K. L. Perry, A. A. Sterman
ObjectivesTo evaluate the complication rate, mortality rate and putative risk factors for cecal or colonic surgery in dogs.Materials and MethodsA multi‐institutional retrospective study including dogs that had undergone surgery that involved the cecum or the colon. Medical records from three referral hospitals were reviewed for patient demographics and clinical data. The association between putative
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Stapled functional end‐to‐end intestinal anastomosis with endovascular gastrointestinal anastomosis staplers in cats and small dogs J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-07-11 S. Genoni, F. Cinti, M. Pilot, M. Rossanese, D. McCready, M. Cantatore
ObjectivesTo investigate the use of endovascular gastrointestinal stapling devices to perform intestinal functional end‐to‐end stapled anastomosis in small dogs and cats.Materials and MethodsMedical records of dogs (≤10 kg) and cats that underwent intestinal resection and functional end‐to‐end stapled anastomosis with an endovascular gastrointestinal anastomosis (endovascular‐GIA) stapling device at
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Intravenous fluid therapy compared to no treatment following blood donation in cats: a randomised controlled J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-07-11 M. Guedra Allais, K. Humm
ObjectivesThere is currently no consensus regarding the use of intravenous fluid therapy in feline patients post‐blood donation in veterinary medicine. The primary aim of this study was to determine whether blood donation can be performed safely without post‐donation intravenous fluid therapy. The secondary aim was to report owner‐noted post‐donation changes.Materials and MethodsThe study aimed to
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Epidemiology of Angiostrongylus vasorum and Crenosoma vulpis infection in dogs in Denmark J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-07-08 K. Lundsgaard
ObjectivesThis retrospective study aimed to evaluate the risk factors (age and breed group) associated with Angiostrongylus vasorum and Crenosoma vulpis infection in dogs.Materials and MethodsFaecal examinations obtained in dogs from January 2016 to December 2021 as part of routine clinical practice at two veterinary clinics in the Odsherred region of Zealand, Denmark, were included in this study.
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Partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection in a dog J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-07-04 K. Sugimoto, K. Arai, Y. Mochizuki, N. Akashi, R. Yoshitake, K. Kutara
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Assessment of alendronate and dietary treatment in the management of feline idiopathic ionised hypercalcaemia and ionised hypercalcaemia associated with chronic kidney disease: 29 cases (2016‐2022) J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-07-04 U. Rzeszutek, F. Allerton, C. Au, I. Bras, A. Briggs, H. Broome, T. Gamston, S. Parton, J. Raj, G. M. Rossell, O. Russell, T. Sparks, J. Bazelle
ObjectivesThis retrospective cohort multicentre study aimed to characterise the signalment, clinicopathologic data, complications and the association between treatment and outcome (the reduction in ionised calcium concentration) in cats with idiopathic or chronic kidney disease‐associated ionised hypercalcaemia managed with alendronate and standard treatment or standard treatment alone, and to compare
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Diagnosis and surgical management of an extraskeletal osteosarcoma of the brachial plexus in a Belgian shepherd dog J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-07-04 Z. R. Nalborczyk, E. Hall, R. Cappello, G. Polton, A. Groth
An 11‐year‐old Belgian shepherd presented with progressive right thoracic limb lameness. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging revealed a brachial plexus neoplasm and cytology was suggestive of a sarcoma. The patient underwent forequarter amputation and hemilaminectomy of the fifth cervical to first thoracic vertebrae with nerve root transection. Histopathology confirmed extraskeletal
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Diagnostic yield of percutaneous, ultrasound‐guided, fine needle aspirates of the gastrointestinal wall: a retrospective analysis of 152 samples J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-07-03 P. M. N. Henry, A. M. Boag, J. R. S. Dandrieux, R. Rossi, G. A. Woods
ObjectivesThe aim was to assess the technical success of percutaneous ultrasound‐guided fine needle aspirates of gastrointestinal wall lesions and evaluate predictors of success. Secondary aims included comparing the cytological diagnosis with histopathology, evaluating the utility of concurrent locoregional lymph node cytology and assessing the procedure's complication rate.Material and MethodsGastrointestinal
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Low serum adiponectin levels are associated with an increased risk of diabetes in obese dogs J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-07-03 J. Lu, D.‐X. Zhu, Z. Wu, L. Liu, F.‐X. Hao, Z.‐H. Jiang, W.‐X. Xu
ObjectivesAdiponectin plays an important role in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism. However, the evidence regarding the association between adiponectin and diabetes mellitus in obese dogs is sparse. The aim of this study is to investigate the associations of adiponectin with the risk of diabetes mellitus in obese dogs on the basis of a prospective cohort study.Materials and MethodsSerum adiponectin
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Finney and Jaboulay pyloroplasties for the treatment of benign gastric outlet lesions in dogs and cats: technique and outcome in 13 cases (2015-2024). J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-06-17 E Maurice,B Dekerle,P Garnier,A Fournet,J Vial,V Freiche,V Viateau,M Manassero
OBJECTIVES To describe the use, complications and outcome of Finney or Jaboulay pyloroplasties for the treatment of benign gastric outlet lesions in dogs and cats. MATERIALS AND METHODS The medical records of dogs and cats surgically treated with Finney or Jaboulay pyloroplasty for benign gastric outflow tract disease in three institutions between January 1, 2015 and August 31, 2023 were retrospectively
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WSAVA guidelines for the control of reproduction in dogs and cats J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-05-28 S. Romagnoli, N. Krekeler, K. de Cramer, M. Kutzler, R. McCarthy, S. Schaefer‐Somi
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Standard tests of haemostasis do not predict elevated thromboelastographic maximum amplitude, an index of hypercoagulability, in sick dogs J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-05-28 R. C. Clarkin‐Breslin, N. V. Chalifoux, Y. Buriko
ObjectivesTo compare standard tests of haemostasis in hypercoagulable and normocoagulable sick dogs as identified by thromboelastography.Materials and MethodsWe compared prothrombin time, activated partial thromboplastin time, D‐dimers, packed red blood cell volume and platelet counts in client‐owned sick dogs with hypercoagulable (n = 36) and normocoagulable (n = 35) states as identified by thromboelastography
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Toxoplasma gondii and Neospora caninum infection in epileptic dogs J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-05-17 G. Morganti, G. Rigamonti, M. C. Marchesi, G. Maggi, G. Angeli, I. Moretta, L. Brustenga, M. Diaferia, F. Veronesi
ObjectivesStudies in humans have demonstrated the role of Toxoplasma gondii, a protozoan parasite, in epileptic seizures. This study aimed to investigate the serological correlation between T. gondii and N. caninum and epilepsy in dogs.Materials and MethodsThe medical record database of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, University of Perugia, was searched for dogs serologically tested by IFAT for T
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Total hip arthroplasty for femoral fractures other than capital physeal fractures in dogs: 14 cases (2012‐2020) J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-05-14 T. A. Adams, S. C. Jones, J. Dyce
ObjectivesThe goals of this retrospective study were to assess the clinical and radiographic outcomes in dogs with proximal femoral fractures, other than capital physeal fractures, treated via total hip arthroplasty.Materials and MethodsMedical records as well as pre‐operative, immediate post‐operative and 2 to 3 months post‐operative radiographs of 14 dogs with femoral head and neck fractures treated
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Prevalence and risk factors for gingivitis in a cohort of UK companion cats aged up to 6 years J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-05-13 J. L. Williams, C. Roberts, R. Harley, T. J. Gruffydd‐Jones, J. K. Murray
ObjectivesProspectively collected data were used to estimate the prevalence of gingivitis in a cohort of companion cats aged up to 6 years and to investigate factors associated with the risk of gingivitis in cats aged 3 to 4 years.Materials and MethodsData were obtained from a longitudinal study of domestic cats (the Bristol Cats Study), using owner‐completed questionnaires and veterinary surgeon‐completed
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Clinical and computed tomography findings in cats with nasopharyngeal stenosis J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-05-11 L. Mestrinho, R. Fonseca
ObjectivesConcurrent anomalies are often found in nasopharyngeal stenosis and choanal atresia; some seem to be of primary nature, whereas others may be coincidental. This study aimed to report the computed tomography features and related comorbidities of these diseases.Materials and MethodsA cross‐sectional retrospective study was performed using case and control groups defined according to the presence
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Diffuse muscular metastasis in a dog with a cutaneous mast cell tumour J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-05-11 I. Aledón‐Català, P. Ziobro, P. S. Frezoulis
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Complication rates associated with nasoesophageal versus nasogastric feeding tube placement in dogs and cats: a randomised controlled trial J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-05-02 F. Camacho, K. Humm
ObjectivesTo determine the rate of accidental placement of nasoenteric tubes into the respiratory tract. To compare the methods of checking correct tube placement. To compare the complication rates between nasoesophageal and nasogastric tubes.Materials and MethodsAnimals requiring nasoenteric feeding tubes were prospectively randomised to have either nasoesophageal or nasogastric tube placement. Various
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Diagnostic findings in sinonasal aspergillosis in dogs in the United Kingdom: 475 cases (2011–2021) J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-29 C. Prior, H. Swales, M. Sharman, N. Reed, N. Bommer, A. Kent, B. Glanemann, K. Clarke, A. Kortum, D. Kelly, C. Lea, E. Roberts, L. Rutherford, A. Tamborini, K. Murphy, D. J. Batchelor, S. Calleja, R. Burrow, P. Jamieson, M. Best, S. Borgonovi, I. Calvo‐saiz, I. Elgueta, C. Piazza, C. Gil Morales, A. Hrovat, M. Keane, J. Kennils, E. Lopez, S. Spence, E. Izaguirre, M. Hernandez‐Perello, N. Lau, A. Paul
ObjectivesTo describe the diagnostic tests used and their comparative performance in dogs diagnosed with sinonasal aspergillosis in the United Kingdom. A secondary objective was to describe the signalment, clinical findings and common clinicopathologic abnormalities in sinonasal aspergillosis.Materials and MethodsA multi‐centre retrospective survey was performed involving 23 referral centres in the
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The epidemiology of tick infestation in dog breeds in the UK J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-24 D. G. O'Neill, R. Komutrattananon, D. B. Church, A. N. Hartley, D. C. Brodbelt
ObjectivesThe purpose of this study is to report the prevalence and risk factors for tick infestation in dogs in the UK based on anonymised electronic patient records.Materials and MethodsClinical records of dogs under veterinary care in 2016 at clinics participating in the VetCompass Programme were followed over a 5‐year period to identify cases of tick infestation. Risk factor analysis used multivariable
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Clinical findings, treatment and outcome of trapped neutrophil syndrome in Border Collies: 12 cases (2011‐2022) J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-16 A. Suciu, D. Starybrat, C. Gil‐Morales, H. Matson, R. Jepson, M. Williams, M. Lyraki, L. McMahon, S. Nerhagen, A. Veitch, E. Llewellyn
ObjectivesThis study aimed to evaluate clinical signs, diagnostic findings, treatment administered and short‐ (survival to 28 days) and long‐term prognosis (survival >6 months) in dogs diagnosed with trapped neutrophil syndrome.Materials and MethodsMedical records of 12 dogs (10 Border Collies and two Border Collie Crossbreeds) homozygous for VPS13B gene mutation causing trapped neutrophil syndrome
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Investigation of neutering status and age of neutering in female Dachshunds with thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusion J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-16 L. Doeven, T. Cardy, A. H. Crawford
ObjectivesTo evaluate neutering status and age of neutering in female Dachshunds with thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusion. We hypothesised that neutered Dachshunds presented with intervertebral disc extrusion at an earlier age, with a higher grade of neurological deficits and with more extensive extrusion of disc material compared with intact females.Materials and MethodsRetrospective multi‐centre
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Urinalysis and culture results of free‐catch urine samples in dogs: a randomised controlled trial J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-16 W. W. Mandese, M. Suero, P. S. Reynolds, S. Kariyawasam, S. Beatty, F. Griffin
ObjectivesTo evaluate the prevalence of bacterial presence in free‐catch urine samples preceded by either a standardised prepped (“clean‐catch”) protocol versus unprepped (non‐cleaned) voiding.Materials and MethodsThe study was a single‐centre prospective single‐blinded randomised controlled trial. Urine samples were obtained from 100 client‐owned dogs presenting for routine evaluation. Dogs were randomly
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Single‐step, non‐surgical placement of permanent low‐profile cystostomy tubes in dogs: 10 cases (2018‐2023) J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-15 C. Lea, D. Kelly
ObjectivesLow‐profile cystostomy tubes provide an alternative to conventional cystostomy tubes with external tubing. Previously, these have been placed surgically involving coeliotomy, cystotomy and cystopexy, or have been used as replacement tubes in existing stoma sites. The purpose of this study is to describe a technique for, and the outcomes of, single‐step, non‐surgical low‐profile cystostomy
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Histopathological diagnosis and surgical complications following bilateral anal sacculectomy for the treatment of unilateral canine apocrine gland anal sac adenocarcinoma: 35 cases (2019‐2023) J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-10 A. Franca, P. Stamenova, J. L. Thompson
ObjectivesTo report the histopathological diagnosis of both anal sacs in dogs undergoing bilateral anal sacculectomy for the treatment of unilateral apocrine gland anal sac adenocarcinoma and to compare the surgical complication rate associated with this procedure in this population with previously published literature.Materials and MethodsRecords were retrospectively reviewed for dogs that underwent
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Two doses of subcutaneous methadone for postoperative analgesia in dogs undergoing tibial plateau levelling osteotomies J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-10 D. Upchurch, K. T. T. Lin, B. KuKanich
ObjectivesTo evaluate analgesia, sedation and adverse effects of two doses of subcutaneous methadone in dogs undergoing tibial plateau levelling osteotomy.Materials and MethodsSeventeen client‐owned dogs undergoing unilateral tibial plateau levelling osteotomy were randomly allocated to receive either 0.25 mg/kg methadone (eight dogs) or 0.5 mg/kg methadone (nine dogs). All dogs were premedicated with
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Comparison of culture‐dependent and ‐independent bacterial detection results on nasal swabs in dogs with nasal discharge J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-10 E. Vangrinsven, J. N. Duprez, C. Meex, B. Taminiau, G. Daube, F. Billen, J. Mainil, C. Clercx
ObjectivesThe role of bacterial communities in the pathophysiology of canine nasal disease is still unclear. How and when to treat dogs with suspected secondary bacterial rhinitis and on which test to rely before making a decision to treat with antimicrobials has not been established. The objective is to compare the results of bacterial identification using agar‐plate cultures and 16S rRNA gene amplicon
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Imaging features of occipito‐atlanto‐axial joint malformation in a young dog J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-03 C. G. Danciu, S. Formoso Prado, E. Fitzgerald
A 6-month-old, male entire cocker spaniel presented with a one week history of progressive abnormal gait. Intermittent compulsive circling to the right was reported since being in the owners' possession. Neurological examination findings included occasional compulsive behaviour, intermittent right circling, ambulatory tetraparesis with proprioceptive ataxia in all four limbs and scuffing with thoracic
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Use of levetiracetam for the successful treatment of suspected myoclonic seizures: five dogs (2016‐2022) J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-03 J. Linder, J. Mehra, S. Miller, M. J. Lewis, R. T. Bentley, S. Thomovsky
ObjectivesMyoclonic seizures are considered a type of generalised seizure characterised by brief, jerking movements of the body. The aim of this study is to describe cases of suspected canine myoclonic seizure of idiopathic aetiology and to discuss the successful use of the anticonvulsant levetiracetam as treatment in each of these cases.Materials and MethodsDogs with epileptic myoclonus suspected
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2024 guidelines for the vaccination of dogs and cats – compiled by the Vaccination Guidelines Group (VGG) of the World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-04-03 R. A. Squires, C. Crawford, M. Marcondes, N. Whitley
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) Vaccination Guidelines Group (VGG) was convened to develop guidelines for the vaccination of dogs and cats intended to be helpful to veterinarians globally. Previous guidelines, published in 2007, 2010 and 2016, have been cited in the peer-reviewed scientific literature several hundred times and downloaded tens of thousands of
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Outcome of dogs diagnosed with concurrent intrahepatic portosystemic shunts and vertebral lesions: six cases (2016‐2022) J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-29 F. P. Solari, J. B. Case, F. R. Vilaplana Grosso, W. T. N. Culp
ObjectivesTo describe the clinical outcome of dogs diagnosed with concurrent discospondylitis/vertebral physitis and congenital intrahepatic portosystemic shunts.Materials and MethodsMedical records from two academic institutions were searched for dogs diagnosed with discospondylitis and/or vertebral physitis, and a concurrent intrahepatic portosystemic shunt. Dogs were excluded if they did not undergo
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Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumour of the cerebellopontine angle in a cat J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-12 M. N. Çetin, Y. S. Şirin, A. Milletsever, M. Y. Şirin, V. Ipek
Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumour is an uncommon tumour in cats. The current case report aims to present the diagnosis, treatment and histopathology of a malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumour that developed in the cerebellopontine angle region of a cat. A 4‐year‐old 4.2‐kg female calico cat was brought to the animal hospital with the complaints of loss of balance, leaning against the wall
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Bilateral simple ectopic kidney with congenital portosystemic shunt and caudal vena cava with azygos continuation in a dog J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-11 S. Mikawa, N. Akashi, R. Yoshitake, K. Kutara
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Successful centralisation technique for treatment of post‐traumatic absence of the radial shaft in a dog J. Small Anim. Pract. (IF 1.7) Pub Date : 2024-03-09 P. Camilletti, M. d'Amato
This report describes a centralisation procedure for the treatment of a radial non‐union, characterised by extensive bone loss and an intact ulna, in an 18‐month‐old toy poodle. A lateral approach to the radius/ulna shafts was realised and, after debridement of the non‐union site, an ulnar osteotomy was performed proximal to the styloid process of the ulna. Transposition of the distal fragment of the