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Development of International Learning Outcomes for Shelter Medicine in Veterinary Education: A Delphi Approach (2020)
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Stavisky, J., Watson, B., Dean, R., Merritt, B., van der Leij, W., & Serlin, R. (2020). Development of International Learning Outcomes for Shelter Medicine in Veterinary Education: A Delphi Approach. Journal of Veterinary Medical Education,

Shelter medicine is a veterinary discipline of growing importance. Formally accepted as a clinical specialty in the USA in 2014, the practice of shelter medicine worldwide is expanding. As a topic in veterinary pre-registration (undergraduate) educat... Read More about Development of International Learning Outcomes for Shelter Medicine in Veterinary Education: A Delphi Approach.

Comparison of surgical indications and short- and long-term complications in 56 cats undergoing perineal, transpelvic or prepubic urethrostomy (2020)
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Seneviratne, M., Stamenova, P., & Lee, K. (2020). Comparison of surgical indications and short- and long-term complications in 56 cats undergoing perineal, transpelvic or prepubic urethrostomy. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 1098612X2095903. https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X20959032

Objectives The aim of this study was to compare indications, complications and mortality rates for perineal urethrostomy (PU), transpelvic urethrostomy (TPU) and prepubic urethrostomy (PPU). Methods A retrospective review of, and follow-up owner... Read More about Comparison of surgical indications and short- and long-term complications in 56 cats undergoing perineal, transpelvic or prepubic urethrostomy.

Presumed optic neuritis of non‐infectious origin in dogs treated with immunosuppressive medication: 28 dogs (2000‐2015) (2020)
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Bedos, L., Tetas, R., Crespo, V., & Shea, A. (2020). Presumed optic neuritis of non‐infectious origin in dogs treated with immunosuppressive medication: 28 dogs (2000‐2015). Journal of Small Animal Practice,

Objective To describe the clinical findings, magnetic resonance imaging features, management and outcome of canine cases with presumed optic neuritis of non‐infectious origin that were presented to a UK referral centre from January 2000 to Decembe... Read More about Presumed optic neuritis of non‐infectious origin in dogs treated with immunosuppressive medication: 28 dogs (2000‐2015).

Prospective observational study of the use of omeprazole and maropitant citrate in veterinary specialist care (2020)
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McCormack, R., Olley, L., Glanemann, B., & Swann, J. W. (2020). Prospective observational study of the use of omeprazole and maropitant citrate in veterinary specialist care. Scientific Reports, 10(1), https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-72950-3

The proton pump inhibitor omeprazole is administered to dogs with gastroduodenal ulceration or oesophagitis, whereas the neurokinin-1 receptor antagonist maropitant citrate is licensed as an antiemetic drug. In people, omeprazole is overprescribed in... Read More about Prospective observational study of the use of omeprazole and maropitant citrate in veterinary specialist care.

CT findings in dogs with gastric malposition: 6 cases (2016-2019). (2020)
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White, C., Dirrig, H., & Fitzgerald, E. (2020). CT findings in dogs with gastric malposition: 6 cases (2016-2019). Journal of Small Animal Practice, 61(12), 766-771. https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.13234

To describe the computed tomographic (CT) findings of gastric malposition in a group of dogs with suspected chronic gastric instability. A multicentre retrospective study of CT studies of dogs with abnormal gastric position in the absence of clinical... Read More about CT findings in dogs with gastric malposition: 6 cases (2016-2019)..

Diagnosis and treatment of a caecal mucocoele in a dog (2020)
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McKenna, M., Suárez‐Bonnet, A., Smith, K., & Stewart, S. (2020). Diagnosis and treatment of a caecal mucocoele in a dog. Journal of Small Animal Practice,

An 11‐year‐old male intact Staffordshire Bull terrier was referred for diabetic ketoacidosis. Abdominal ultrasonographic examination revealed a 5 cm × 2 cm intraluminal caecal mass‐like structure. Exploratory laparotomy and typhlectomy were subsequen... Read More about Diagnosis and treatment of a caecal mucocoele in a dog.

Isolation of dermatophytes from dogs and cats in the South of England between 1991 and 2017 (2020)
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Long, S., Carveth, H., Chang, Y. M., O’Neill, D., & Bond, R. (2020). Isolation of dermatophytes from dogs and cats in the South of England between 1991 and 2017. Veterinary Record, vetrec-2020

Background Since the epidemiology of canine and feline dermatophytosis might evolve in response to chronological, sociological and ecological factors, the authors studied the occurrence of dermatophyte pathogens over 27 years subsequent to the last m... Read More about Isolation of dermatophytes from dogs and cats in the South of England between 1991 and 2017.

Arteriovenous Malformation of the Tongue Resulting in Recurrent Severe Hemorrhage in a Young Dog (2020)
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Seneviratne, M., Longue, C., Harrington, N., & Bristow, P. (2020). Arteriovenous Malformation of the Tongue Resulting in Recurrent Severe Hemorrhage in a Young Dog

An 8 mo old male entire beagle was presented to the emergency and critical care service following several severe bleeding episodes from the oral cavity. Oral examination revealed a purple, spongy, pulsatile lesion on the rostral two-thirds of the ton... Read More about Arteriovenous Malformation of the Tongue Resulting in Recurrent Severe Hemorrhage in a Young Dog.

The impact of horse age, sex and number of riders on horse performance in British Eventing horse trials (2020)
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Hanousek, K., Salavati, M., & Dunkel, B. (2020). The impact of horse age, sex and number of riders on horse performance in British Eventing horse trials. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, 103250

Background Limited research has been undertaken to determine the impact of horse age, sex and number of riders on horse performance in British Eventing (BE) horse trials. Improved understanding of this can aid professionals in planning a competition... Read More about The impact of horse age, sex and number of riders on horse performance in British Eventing horse trials.

Clinical reasoning in canine cervical hyperaesthesia: which presenting features are important? (2020)
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Grapes, N., Packer, R., & De Decker, S. (2020). Clinical reasoning in canine cervical hyperaesthesia: which presenting features are important?. Veterinary Record,

Background To evaluate whether clinical features from the history, presentation, physical and neurological examination of dogs with cervical hyperaesthesia are statistically predictive of the underlying diagnosis. Methods Two hundred and ninety-... Read More about Clinical reasoning in canine cervical hyperaesthesia: which presenting features are important?.

Case Series Describing the Use of Low-Temperature Vacuum-Dehydrated Amnion (Omnigen) for the Treatment of Corneal Ulcers in Cats and Dogs: 46 Cases (2016-2017) (2020)
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Maini, S., Hurley-Bennett, K., & Dawson, C. (2020). Case Series Describing the Use of Low-Temperature Vacuum-Dehydrated Amnion (Omnigen) for the Treatment of Corneal Ulcers in Cats and Dogs: 46 Cases (2016-2017). Topics in Companion Animal Medicine, 100474. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tcam.2020.100474

Amniotic membrane is widely used in the treatment of ocular surface disorders in human and veterinary patients. Preservation and storage of amnion has proven challenging, prompting the development of new preservation techniques. Omnigen®, a novel low... Read More about Case Series Describing the Use of Low-Temperature Vacuum-Dehydrated Amnion (Omnigen) for the Treatment of Corneal Ulcers in Cats and Dogs: 46 Cases (2016-2017).

Quality of life following mechanical ventilation in dogs and cats (2020)
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Donaldson, R. E., & Barfield, D. (2020). Quality of life following mechanical ventilation in dogs and cats. Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care,

Background Mechanical ventilation is frequently performed in small animal critical care medicine with well‐documented survival data; quality of life in these patients following discharge from hospital is unknown. Key findings Owners of patie... Read More about Quality of life following mechanical ventilation in dogs and cats.

The use of hydrolysed diets for vomiting and/or diarrhoea in cats in primary veterinary practice (2020)
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Kathrani, A., Church, D. B., Brodbelt, D. C., Pegram, C., & O'Neill, D. G. (2020). The use of hydrolysed diets for vomiting and/or diarrhoea in cats in primary veterinary practice. Journal of Small Animal Practice, 61(21), https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.13214

Objective To describe responses of cats prescribed a hydrolysed diet with or without concurrent medication for chronic vomiting and/or diarrhoea of undetermined aetiology. Materials and Methods Anonymised records of 512,213 cats under UK veterinary c... Read More about The use of hydrolysed diets for vomiting and/or diarrhoea in cats in primary veterinary practice.

Mandibular nerve block in juvenile Nile crocodile: a cadaveric study (2020)
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Bianchi, C., Adami, C., Dirrig, H., Cuff, A., d’Ovidio, D., & Monticelli, P. (2020). Mandibular nerve block in juvenile Nile crocodile: a cadaveric study. Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaa.2020.04.016

Study design Experimental cadaveric study. Animals A group of 16 juvenile Nile crocodile heads. Methods To study the course of the mandibular nerve, one head was dissected. Computed tomography (CT) examination was performed in two heads to i... Read More about Mandibular nerve block in juvenile Nile crocodile: a cadaveric study.

Serological markers of gluten sensitivity in Border terriers with gall bladder mucocoeles (2020)
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Barker, L., Tivers, M. S., Kathrani, A., Allerton, F., Powell, R., Stam, L., & Black, V. (2020). Serological markers of gluten sensitivity in Border terriers with gall bladder mucocoeles. Journal of Small Animal Practice, https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.13211

Objectives To evaluate serological markers of gluten sensitivity in conjunction with cholecystokinin measurement in Border terriers with gall bladder mucocoeles. Materials and Methods Medical records from two referral hospitals were obtained... Read More about Serological markers of gluten sensitivity in Border terriers with gall bladder mucocoeles.

Factors associated with positive urine cultures in cats with subcutaneous ureteral bypass system implantation (2020)
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Pennington, C. E., Halfacree, Z., Colville-Hyde, C., & Geddes, R. F. (2020). Factors associated with positive urine cultures in cats with subcutaneous ureteral bypass system implantation. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 1098612X2095031. https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X20950312

Objectives The aims of this study were to report the postoperative incidence of subcutaneous ureteral bypass (SUB)-associated bacteriuria and risk factors in a large population of UK cats, to identify the commonly implicated isolates in these cases... Read More about Factors associated with positive urine cultures in cats with subcutaneous ureteral bypass system implantation.

Biomarker changes with systolic anterior motion of the mitral valve in cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (2020)
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Seo, J., Payne, J. R., Novo Matos, J., Fong, W. W., Connolly, D. J., & Luis Fuentes, V. (2020). Biomarker changes with systolic anterior motion of the mitral valve in cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.15807

Background N‐terminal pro B‐type natriuretic peptide (NT‐proBNP) and cardiac troponin‐I (cTnI) are biomarkers commonly evaluated in cats with suspected heart disease. Many cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) have systolic anterior motion o... Read More about Biomarker changes with systolic anterior motion of the mitral valve in cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.