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Clinical and clinicopathological features and outcomes of cats with suspected dietary induced pancytopenia (2023)
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Glanemann, B., Humm, K., Szladovits, B., Abreu, M., Aspnall, S., Buckeridge, D., …Wilson, H. (in press). Clinical and clinicopathological features and outcomes of cats with suspected dietary induced pancytopenia. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 126-132. https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.16613

Backgound: After a strong epidemiological link to diet was established in an outbreak of pancytopenia in cats in spring 2021 in the United Kingdom, 3 dry diets were recalled. Concentrations of the hemato- and myelotoxic mycotoxins T-2, HT-2 and diac... Read More about Clinical and clinicopathological features and outcomes of cats with suspected dietary induced pancytopenia.

An investigation into an outbreak of pancytopenia in cats in the United Kingdom (2023)
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Glanemann, B., Humm, K., Pegram, C., & Chan, D. (2023). An investigation into an outbreak of pancytopenia in cats in the United Kingdom. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 37, 117-125. https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.16615

Background: In spring 2021 increasing numbers of cats presenting with severe pancytopenia were noted in United Kingdom (UK). Objective: To describe process and outcome of the investigation performed into the outbreak of pancytopenia in cats. Anima... Read More about An investigation into an outbreak of pancytopenia in cats in the United Kingdom.

JSAP-2022-0090.R2 Proof Fl (2022)
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Berrezaie, M., Connoly, D., Cruzado, J., Mederska, E., Dukes-McEwan, J., & Humm, K. (2022). JSAP-2022-0090.R2 Proof Fl. Journal of Small Animal Practice, https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.13561

Objectives: To determine the causative organisms, clinical features and outcome of 4 canine infective endocarditis (IE) in the UK. 5 6 Methods: Medical records of 3 veterinary referral hospitals were searched for dogs with 7 IE between December 2009... Read More about JSAP-2022-0090.R2 Proof Fl.

The use of small-bore wire-guided catheters for the management of peritoneal effusion in cats and dogs (2022)
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Crosby, J., Humm, K., & Cook, S. (2022). The use of small-bore wire-guided catheters for the management of peritoneal effusion in cats and dogs. Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.13265

Objective – To describe the use of small-bore wire-guided catheters in the management of peritoneal effusion in cats and dogs and to detail any associated adverse events. Design – Retrospective study. Setting – University teaching hospital Animals... Read More about The use of small-bore wire-guided catheters for the management of peritoneal effusion in cats and dogs.

The efficacy of vapocoolant spray for reducing intravenous catheter pain in emergency patients (2022)
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Trinder, R., Humm, K., & Cole, L. (2022). The efficacy of vapocoolant spray for reducing intravenous catheter pain in emergency patients. Journal of Small Animal Practice, https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.13504

Objective: This study aimed to determine if dogs and cats presenting as an emergency had improved tolerance of intravenous catheterisation following the application of vapocoolant spray when compared to a saline control. Method: A randomised con... Read More about The efficacy of vapocoolant spray for reducing intravenous catheter pain in emergency patients.

Occurrence and clinical management of urethral obstruction in male cats under primary veterinary care in the United Kingdom in 2016 (2022)
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Beeston, D., Humm, K., Church, D. B., Brodbelt, D., & O'Neill, D. G. (in press). Occurrence and clinical management of urethral obstruction in male cats under primary veterinary care in the United Kingdom in 2016. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.16389

Background: Urethral obstruction (UO) has a negative effect on welfare of cats. Objectives: This study aimed to determine incidence, case management, and outcomes of UO in cats in primary-care practice in the United Kingdom. Animals: All male c... Read More about Occurrence and clinical management of urethral obstruction in male cats under primary veterinary care in the United Kingdom in 2016.

Retrospective evaluation of the seasonality of canine tetanus in England (2006-2017): 49 dogs (2021)
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Starybrat, D., Burkitt-Creedon, J., Ellis, J., & Humm, K. (2021). Retrospective evaluation of the seasonality of canine tetanus in England (2006-2017): 49 dogs. Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, 31(4), 541-544. https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.13068

Objective To evaluate the seasonality of canine tetanus in England. Methods Medical records of a single referral hospital in England were reviewed. Dogs diagnosed with localized or generalized tetanus between January 2006 and June 2017 were studied.... Read More about Retrospective evaluation of the seasonality of canine tetanus in England (2006-2017): 49 dogs.

Respiratory complications in dogs with tetanus: A retrospective study of 53 cases (2021)
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Guedra, M., Cortellini, S., & Humm, K. (2021). Respiratory complications in dogs with tetanus: A retrospective study of 53 cases. Journal not listed, 62(11), 1202-1206

Tetanus can lead to respiratory complications, and the outcome of dogs affected by this disease is still largely unknown. This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the frequency and outcome of 53 dogs with tetanus and respiratory complications betwe... Read More about Respiratory complications in dogs with tetanus: A retrospective study of 53 cases.

Successful management of aspiration pneumopathy without antimicrobial agents in 14 dogs (2021)
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Humm, K., Greensmith, T., & Cook, S. (2021). Successful management of aspiration pneumopathy without antimicrobial agents in 14 dogs. Journal of Small Animal Practice, https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.13409

Objectives To describe clinical cases of aspiration pneumonitis and pneumonia in dogs, which were successfully managed without antimicrobials. Materials and Methods Retrospective case review of dogs presenting to a referral teaching hospital bet... Read More about Successful management of aspiration pneumopathy without antimicrobial agents in 14 dogs.

Randomized double?blinded clinical trial on acute transfusion reactions in dogs receiving leukoreduced versus nonleukoreduced packed red blood cells (2021)
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Radulescu, S. M., Skulberg, R., McDonald, C., Chan, D. L., & Humm, K. (in press). Randomized double?blinded clinical trial on acute transfusion reactions in dogs receiving leukoreduced versus nonleukoreduced packed red blood cells. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.16138

Abstract Background: Leukoreduction of blood products is commonly performed in human medicine, but its effect on outcome or incidence of transfusion reactions (TRs) in dogs is unknown. Objectives: To prospectively evaluate the incidence of acute... Read More about Randomized double?blinded clinical trial on acute transfusion reactions in dogs receiving leukoreduced versus nonleukoreduced packed red blood cells.

Vestibular disease in dogs under UK primary veterinary care: Epidemiology and clinical management (2020)
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Radulescu, S. M., Humm, K., Eramanis, L. M., Volk, H. A., Church, D. B., Brodbelt, D., & O'Neill, D. G. (2020). Vestibular disease in dogs under UK primary veterinary care: Epidemiology and clinical management. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 34(5), 1993-2004. https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.15869

Background Vestibular disease (VD), central or peripheral, can be a dramatic primary?care presentation. Current literature describes mostly dogs examined in referral centers. Hypothesis/Objectives Describe the prevalence, presentation, clini... Read More about Vestibular disease in dogs under UK primary veterinary care: Epidemiology and clinical management.

Vestibular disease in dogs under UK primary veterinary care: Epidemiology and clinical management (2020)
Journal Article
Radulescu, S. M., Humm, K., Eramanis, L. M., Volk, H. A., Church, D. B., Brodbelt, D., & O'Neill, D. G. (2020). Vestibular disease in dogs under UK primary veterinary care: Epidemiology and clinical management. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.15869

Background Vestibular disease (VD), central or peripheral, can be a dramatic primary?care presentation. Current literature describes mostly dogs examined in referral centers. Hypothesis/Objectives Describe the prevalence, presentation, clini... Read More about Vestibular disease in dogs under UK primary veterinary care: Epidemiology and clinical management.

Prospective evaluation of the utility of cross?matching prior to first transfusion in cats: 101 cases (2020)
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Humm, K. R., & Chan, D. L. (2020). Prospective evaluation of the utility of cross?matching prior to first transfusion in cats: 101 cases. Journal of Small Animal Practice, 61(5), 285-291. https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.13124

Objectives To: (1) assess the frequency of crossmatch incompatibility in naïve feline blood transfusion recipients using two crossmatching methods, (2) measure the effect of crossmatch incompatibility on change in packed cell volume following tran... Read More about Prospective evaluation of the utility of cross?matching prior to first transfusion in cats: 101 cases.

Abnormal platelet activity in dogs and cats – impact and measurement (2020)
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Gant, P., McBride, D., & Humm, K. R. (2020). Abnormal platelet activity in dogs and cats – impact and measurement. Journal of Small Animal Practice, 61(1), 3-18. https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.13092

Abnormal platelet activity can either lead to bleeding tendencies or inappropriate thrombus formation and can occur secondarily to a wide variety of disease processes, with a range of clinical consequences and severity. This article will discuss the... Read More about Abnormal platelet activity in dogs and cats – impact and measurement.

A review of hyperfibrinolysis in cats and dogs (2019)
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Birkbeck, R. N., Cortellini, S., & Humm, K. R. (2019). A review of hyperfibrinolysis in cats and dogs. Journal of Small Animal Practice, 60(11), 641-655. https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.13068

The fibrinolytic system is activated concurrently with coagulation; it regulates haemostasis and prevents thrombosis by restricting clot formation to the area of vascular injury and dismantling the clot as healing occurs. Dysregulation of the fibrino... Read More about A review of hyperfibrinolysis in cats and dogs.

Intoxication in dogs and cats: a basic approach to decontamination (2019)
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Humm, K., & Greensmith, T. (2019). Intoxication in dogs and cats: a basic approach to decontamination. In Practice, 41(7), 301-308. https://doi.org/10.1136/inp.l5062

Background: There are two types of intoxicated patient that present to veterinary practices: the asymptomatic patient with a known exposure and the patient with clinical signs that may (or may not) be due to a toxin or poison. Deciding when (or if) t... Read More about Intoxication in dogs and cats: a basic approach to decontamination.