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A review of hyperfibrinolysis in cats and dogs (2019)
Journal Article
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)
Journal Article
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.

Pet owners' awareness of animal blood banks and their motivations towards animal blood donation (2019)
Journal Article
Wilder, A., & Humm, K. R. (2019). Pet owners' awareness of animal blood banks and their motivations towards animal blood donation. Veterinary Record, https://doi.org/10.1136/vr.105139

The general public’s awareness of, and attitude to, canine and feline blood donation is poorly understood. Increasing understanding of pet owners’ thoughts about donation may allow more effective blood donor recruitment. The aims of this study were t... Read More about Pet owners' awareness of animal blood banks and their motivations towards animal blood donation.

Haemoabdomen due to suspected anaphylaxis in four dogs (2019)
Journal Article
Birkbeck, R., Greensmith, T., Humm, K., & Tinson, E. (2019). Haemoabdomen due to suspected anaphylaxis in four dogs. Vet Record Case Reports, 7(1), https://doi.org/10.1136/vetreccr-2018-000734

Haemoabdomen was diagnosed in four canine patients treated for suspected anaphylaxis. The diagnosis of anaphylaxis was based on a peracute history, compatible clinical signs, good response to supportive treatment and exclusion of other causes. The ha... Read More about Haemoabdomen due to suspected anaphylaxis in four dogs.