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Defining sepsis in small animals (2024)
Journal Article
Dvm, S. C., Declue Dvm, A. E., Dvm, M. G., Goggs Bvsc, R., Dvm, K. H., Menard, J. M., …Dvm, G. S. (2024). Defining sepsis in small animals. Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.13359

Objective: To discuss the definitions of sepsis in human and veterinary medicine. Design: International, multicenter position statement on the need for consensus definitions of sepsis in veterinary medicine. Setting: Veterinary private practice and u... Read More about Defining sepsis in small animals.

Prevalence of Microbial Isolates Cultured from Endometrial Swab Samples Collected from United Kingdom Thoroughbred Mares from 2014 to 2020 (2024)
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Mouncey, R., Arango-Sabogal, J. C., Rathbone, P., Scott, C. J., & de Mestre, A. M. (2024). Prevalence of Microbial Isolates Cultured from Endometrial Swab Samples Collected from United Kingdom Thoroughbred Mares from 2014 to 2020. Veterinary Sciences, 11(2), https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci11020082

Determining whether endometrial microbial isolates are pathogens, contaminants, or even part of the “normal” microbiome is extremely complex, particularly given the absence of “gold standard” tests for endometritis. Population-level benchmarking and... Read More about Prevalence of Microbial Isolates Cultured from Endometrial Swab Samples Collected from United Kingdom Thoroughbred Mares from 2014 to 2020.

Conservative management of a fracture of the greater trochanter of the femur in an adult horse (2024)
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Peeters, M., Wallace, A., Chesworth, M., Berner, D., & Fiske-Jackson, A. (2024). Conservative management of a fracture of the greater trochanter of the femur in an adult horse. Equine Veterinary Education, https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.13949

An 8-year-old Warmblood cross mare was presented for further investigation of an acute-onset lameness of the right hindlimb. Three weeks prior to presentation, the horse was found markedly lame at walk following a fall during exercise. The horse was... Read More about Conservative management of a fracture of the greater trochanter of the femur in an adult horse.

Clinical and diagnostic features of a paraprostatic cyst of a true uterus masculinus in a male cat presented with tenesmus (2024)
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Doeven, L., Yaffy, D., Jones, C., & Rossanese, M. (2024). Clinical and diagnostic features of a paraprostatic cyst of a true uterus masculinus in a male cat presented with tenesmus. Vet Record Case Reports, https://doi.org/10.1002/vrc2.807

A 5-year 11-month-old, male, neutered, Bengal cross cat was examined for a 5-week history of tenesmus. Positive contrast urethrocystography and computed tomography scan demonstrated a fluid-filled structure occupying the pelvic canal. Midline coeliot... Read More about Clinical and diagnostic features of a paraprostatic cyst of a true uterus masculinus in a male cat presented with tenesmus.

Nursing a patient with feline urethral obstruction (2024)
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O'Byrne, E., & Mistry, K. (2024). Nursing a patient with feline urethral obstruction. Veterinary Nurse, 15(1), 23-28. https://doi.org/10.12968/vetn.2024.15.1.23

Feline urethral obstruction is a potentially life-threatening condition. The maintenance and monitoring of the patient's electrolyte levels and fluid balance, and urinary catheter management, as well as an individual nursing care plan is vital for a... Read More about Nursing a patient with feline urethral obstruction.

Rapid typing of Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa by Fourier-transform Infrared spectroscopy informs infection control in veterinary settings (2024)
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Zendri, F., Schmidt, V., Mauder, N., Loeffler, A., Jepson, R. E., Isgren, C., …Timofte, D. (2024). Rapid typing of Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa by Fourier-transform Infrared spectroscopy informs infection control in veterinary settings. Frontiers in Microbiology, https://doi.org/10.3389/fmicb.2024.1334268

Introduction: The emergence of multi-drug resistant (MDR) pathogens linked to healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) is an increasing concern in modern veterinary practice. Thus, rapid bacterial typing for real-time tracking of MDR hospital dissemi... Read More about Rapid typing of Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa by Fourier-transform Infrared spectroscopy informs infection control in veterinary settings.

Comparison of timing of relapse in dogs with non-associative immune-mediated hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, or polyarthritis (2024)
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Sparrow, R., & Glanemann, B. (2024). Comparison of timing of relapse in dogs with non-associative immune-mediated hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, or polyarthritis. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.17004

Abstract Background: Relapse is a clinical concern in dogs diagnosed with immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA), thrombocytopenia (ITP), or polyarthritis (IMPA). The average time to relapse is unknown, and evidence that vaccination is associated w... Read More about Comparison of timing of relapse in dogs with non-associative immune-mediated hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, or polyarthritis.

Detecting Closer to Care: Combining Phage and LAMP to Detect Tuberculosis, Bovine TB and Johne’s Disease (2024)
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Shield, C. G., Bartlett, A. E. M., Haldar, P., & Swift, B. M. C. (in press). Detecting Closer to Care: Combining Phage and LAMP to Detect Tuberculosis, Bovine TB and Johne’s Disease. Applied Microbiology, 4(1), 341-353. https://doi.org/10.3390/applmicrobiol4010023

Mycobacterial diseases impact millions in the human and veterinary fields each year. Their diagnosis is long and laborious, often only sensitive in the late stages of disease. This has created an unmet need for new diagnostics that are effective in t... Read More about Detecting Closer to Care: Combining Phage and LAMP to Detect Tuberculosis, Bovine TB and Johne’s Disease.

Pilot study to determine the effect of feeding a commercial feedstuff on gastric squamous gastric disease (ESGD) healing and prevention of recurrence. (2024)
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Menzies-Gow, N. (in press). Pilot study to determine the effect of feeding a commercial feedstuff on gastric squamous gastric disease (ESGD) healing and prevention of recurrence. Journal of Equine Veterinary Science, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2024.105015

Feedstuffs are often recommended to mitigate potential damage from acid associated with equine squamous gastric disease (ESGD). In acidic conditions, pectin alters its structure to one like mucus and binds the stomach mucosa, whilst alfalfa has a str... Read More about Pilot study to determine the effect of feeding a commercial feedstuff on gastric squamous gastric disease (ESGD) healing and prevention of recurrence..

Demography, common disorders and mortality of Shih Tzu dogs under primary veterinary care in the UK (2024)
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O'Neill, D., Brodbelt, D., Church, D., & Dale, F. (2024). Demography, common disorders and mortality of Shih Tzu dogs under primary veterinary care in the UK. Herpetological Conservation and Biology, 11(1), 2. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40575-023-00135-y

Background Shih Tzus are a popular dog breed in the UK although there is relatively little reported information on their health. This study aimed to characterise the demography, common disorders and mortality of Shih Tzus under primary veterinary c... Read More about Demography, common disorders and mortality of Shih Tzu dogs under primary veterinary care in the UK.

Impacts of Puppy Early Life Experiences, Puppy-Purchasing Practices, and Owner Characteristics on Owner-Reported Problem Behaviours in a UK Pandemic Puppies Cohort at 21 Months of Age (2024)
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Brand, C., Brand, C., O'Neill, D., Belshaw, Z., Dale, F., Merritt, B., …Packer, R. (2024). Impacts of Puppy Early Life Experiences, Puppy-Purchasing Practices, and Owner Characteristics on Owner-Reported Problem Behaviours in a UK Pandemic Puppies Cohort at 21 Months of Age. Animals, 14(2), 336. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14020336

Problem behaviours are a leading cause of relinquishment and euthanasia of young dogs. Previous research has identified associations between owner-reported problem behaviours and risk factors, including how dogs were acquired as puppies, early social... Read More about Impacts of Puppy Early Life Experiences, Puppy-Purchasing Practices, and Owner Characteristics on Owner-Reported Problem Behaviours in a UK Pandemic Puppies Cohort at 21 Months of Age.

Mastocytosis in the skin in dogs: A multicentric case series (2024)
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Wyatt, E., Affolter, V., Borio, S., Guillen, A., Verganti, S., Murphy, S., …Tanis, J. (2024). Mastocytosis in the skin in dogs: A multicentric case series. Veterinary and Comparative Oncology, https://doi.org/10.1111/vco.12962

Canine cutaneous mastocytosis (CM) is rare in contrast to canine mast cell tumours. In humans, CM commonly affects children and is usually indolent with possible spontaneous resolution. Systemic mastocytosis (SM) with bone marrow involvement typicall... Read More about Mastocytosis in the skin in dogs: A multicentric case series.

Spontaneous remission and relapse of diabetes mellitus in a male dog (2024)
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Rak, M., Gilor, C., Niessen, S., & Furrow, E. (2024). Spontaneous remission and relapse of diabetes mellitus in a male dog. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.16991

An 8-year-old male neutered Miniature Schnauzer was diagnosed with diabetes mellitus based on fasting hyperglycemia and glucosuria after a 2-week history of polydipsia and periuria, in line with the Agreeing Language in Veterinary Endocrinology conse... Read More about Spontaneous remission and relapse of diabetes mellitus in a male dog.

Forelimb muscle activation patterns in American alligators: Insights into the evolution of limb posture and powered flight in archosaurs (2024)
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Iijima, M., Mayerl, C., Munteanu, V., & Blob, R. (2024). Forelimb muscle activation patterns in American alligators: Insights into the evolution of limb posture and powered flight in archosaurs. Austin Journal of Anatomy, https://doi.org/10.1111/joa.14011

The evolution of archosaurs provides an important context for understanding the mechanisms behind major functional transformations in vertebrates, such as shifts from sprawling to erect limb posture and the acquisition of powered flight. While compar... Read More about Forelimb muscle activation patterns in American alligators: Insights into the evolution of limb posture and powered flight in archosaurs.