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25-Hydroxy vitamin D3 serum concentration in dogs with acute polyradiculoneuritis compared to matched controls (2018)
Journal Article
Laws, E. J., Kathrani, A., Harcourt-Brown, T. R., Granger, N., & Rose, J. H. (2018). 25-Hydroxy vitamin D3 serum concentration in dogs with acute polyradiculoneuritis compared to matched controls. Journal of Small Animal Practice, 59(4), 222-227. https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.12791

Objectives
To determine if dogs with acute polyradiculoneuritis have lower serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D3 concentration compared to a control group of dogs with idiopathic epilepsy.

Materials and Methods
Retrospective case–control study of 21 dogs... Read More about 25-Hydroxy vitamin D3 serum concentration in dogs with acute polyradiculoneuritis compared to matched controls.

Pericardial effusion associated with systemic inflammatory disease in seven dogs (January 2006 – January 2012) (2018)
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Covey, H. L., & Connolly, D. J. (2018). Pericardial effusion associated with systemic inflammatory disease in seven dogs (January 2006 – January 2012). Journal of Veterinary Cardiology, 20(2), 123-128. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jvc.2017.11.002

Pericardial effusion (PE) is reported in dogs as a consequence of neoplasia, primary cardiac disease or as an idiopathic condition. We describe seven dogs with systemic inflammatory disease, PE without tamponade and increased cardiac troponin I conce... Read More about Pericardial effusion associated with systemic inflammatory disease in seven dogs (January 2006 – January 2012).

Nourishing dogs and cats through their twilight years (2018)
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Lumbis, R. H. (2018). Nourishing dogs and cats through their twilight years. Veterinary Nurse, 9(2), 75-82

Ageing dogs and cats represent a significant proportion of the canine and feline population. Factors attributed to increasing longevity in these species include improved veterinary health care; nutrition; and a healthier lifestyle. Lifespan is also r... Read More about Nourishing dogs and cats through their twilight years.

Clinical presentation and magnetic resonance imaging findings in 11 dogs with eosinophilic meningoencephalitis of unknown aetiology (2018)
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Cardy, T. J. A., & Cornelius, I. (2018). Clinical presentation and magnetic resonance imaging findings in 11 dogs with eosinophilic meningoencephalitis of unknown aetiology. Journal of Small Animal Practice, https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.12837

Eleven dogs were included with a median age of 22·0 months (range 7·6 to 92·0 months). Nine breeds were represented. Neurological abnormalities included obtundation (n=10), menace response deficits (n=9), proprioceptive deficits (n=7), ataxia (n=7) a... Read More about Clinical presentation and magnetic resonance imaging findings in 11 dogs with eosinophilic meningoencephalitis of unknown aetiology.

Evaluation of updated sepsis scoring systems and systemic inflammatory response syndrome criteria and their association with sepsis in equine neonates (2018)
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Wong, D. M., Ruby, R. E., Dembek, K. A., Barr, B. S., Reuss, S. M., Magdesian, K. G., Olsen, E., Burns, T., Slovis, N. M., & Wilkins, P. A. (2018). Evaluation of updated sepsis scoring systems and systemic inflammatory response syndrome criteria and their association with sepsis in equine neonates. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 32(3), 1185-1193. https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.15087

CT findings in Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia in five dogs (2018)
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Schiborra, F., Scudder, C. J., Littler, R. M., Lamb, C. R., McConnell, J. F., & Maddox, T. W. (2018). CT findings in Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia in five dogs. Journal of Small Animal Practice, 59(8), 508-513. https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.12833

Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia is a rare disease in dogs. It is primarily reported in cavalier King Charles spaniels and miniature dachshunds with suspected underlying immunodeficiency. This case series reports the findings in five dogs (four cavalie... Read More about CT findings in Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia in five dogs.

Effect of varying the dose of corn syrup on the insulin and glucose response to the oral sugar test (2018)
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Jocelyn, N. A., Harris, P. A., & Menzies-Gow, N. J. (2018). Effect of varying the dose of corn syrup on the insulin and glucose response to the oral sugar test. Equine Veterinary Journal, 50(6), 836-841. https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.12826

After an overnight fast, in a three‐way randomised crossover study with a 7‐day washout, 0.15, 0.3 or 0.45 mL/kg bwt corn syrup was administered orally to eight ponies (5 PL and 3 NL) and blood obtained between 0 and 120 min. Serum [insulin] and [glu... Read More about Effect of varying the dose of corn syrup on the insulin and glucose response to the oral sugar test.

Surgical management of a cat with hepatic arterioportal fistula (2018)
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Phillips, A., Kulendra, E. R., Lam, R., Kulendra, N. J., & Brockman, D. J. (2018). Surgical management of a cat with hepatic arterioportal fistula. Journal of Small Animal Practice, 60(2), 126-130. https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.12820

A 9‐month‐old domestic short‐haired cat presented with stunted growth and chronic gastrointestinal signs. Tachypnoea, a heart murmur and cranial abdominal bruit were detected on physical examination. Echocardiography revealed volume overload in all h... Read More about Surgical management of a cat with hepatic arterioportal fistula.

Microbiota composition, gene pool and its expression in Gir cattle (Bos indicus) rumen under different forage diets using metagenomic and metatranscriptomic approaches (2018)
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Pandit, R. J., Hinsu, A. T., Patel, S. H., Jakhesara, S. J., Koringa, P. G., Bruno, F., Psifidi, A., Shah, S. V., & Joshi, C. G. (2018). Microbiota composition, gene pool and its expression in Gir cattle (Bos indicus) rumen under different forage diets using metagenomic and metatranscriptomic approaches. Systematic and Applied Microbiology, 41(4), 374-385. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.syapm.2018.02.002

Zebu (Bos indicus) is a domestic cattle species originating from the Indian subcontinent and now widely domesticated on several continents. In this study, we were particularly interested in understanding the functionally active rumen microbiota of an... Read More about Microbiota composition, gene pool and its expression in Gir cattle (Bos indicus) rumen under different forage diets using metagenomic and metatranscriptomic approaches.

Characterisation of feline renal cortical fibroblast cultures and their transcriptional response to transforming growth factor beta 1 (2018)
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Lawson, J. S., Syme, H. M., Wheeler-Jones, C. P. D., & Elliott, J. (2018). Characterisation of feline renal cortical fibroblast cultures and their transcriptional response to transforming growth factor beta 1. BMC Veterinary Research, 14, 76. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-018-1387-2

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is common in geriatric cats, and the most prevalent pathology is chronic tubulointerstitial inflammation and fibrosis. The cell type predominantly responsible for the production of extra-cellular matrix in renal fibrosis... Read More about Characterisation of feline renal cortical fibroblast cultures and their transcriptional response to transforming growth factor beta 1.

Evaluation of radiography as a screening method for detection and characterisation of congenital vertebral malformations in dogs (2018)
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Brocal, J., De Decker, S., José-López, R., Guevar, J., Ortega, M., Parkin, T., Ter Haar, G., & Gutierrez-Quintana, R. (2018). Evaluation of radiography as a screening method for detection and characterisation of congenital vertebral malformations in dogs. Veterinary Record, 182(573), https://doi.org/10.1136/vr.104388

Congenital vertebral malformations (CVM) are common in brachycephalic ‘screw-tailed’ dogs; they can be associated with neurological deficits and a genetic predisposition has been suggested. The purpose of this study was to evaluate radiography as a s... Read More about Evaluation of radiography as a screening method for detection and characterisation of congenital vertebral malformations in dogs.

Epidemiology, clinical management, and outcomes of dogs involved in road traffic accidents in the United Kingdom (2009–2014) (2018)
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Harris, G. L., Brodbelt, D. C., Church, D. B., Humm, K. R., McGreevy, P. D., Thomson, P. C., & O'Neill, D. G. (2018). Epidemiology, clinical management, and outcomes of dogs involved in road traffic accidents in the United Kingdom (2009–2014). Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, 28(2), 140-148. https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.12704

Electronic patient records of dogs attending practices participating in the VetCompass Programme were assessed against selection criteria used to define RTA cases. Cases identified as RTAs were identified and manually verified to calculate prevalence... Read More about Epidemiology, clinical management, and outcomes of dogs involved in road traffic accidents in the United Kingdom (2009–2014).

Systematic review of antiepileptic drugs’ safety and effectiveness in feline epilepsy (2018)
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Charalambous, M., Pakozdy, A., Bhatti, S. F. M., & Volk, H. A. (2018). Systematic review of antiepileptic drugs’ safety and effectiveness in feline epilepsy. BMC Veterinary Research, 14(64), https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-018-1386-3

Understanding the efficacy and safety profile of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) in feline epilepsy is a crucial consideration for managing this important brain disease. However, there is a lack of information about the treatment of feline epilepsy and th... Read More about Systematic review of antiepileptic drugs’ safety and effectiveness in feline epilepsy.

Arthroscopic treatment for cervical articular process joint osteochondrosis in a Thoroughbred horse (2018)
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Tucker, R., Piercy, R. J., Dixon, J. J., Muir, C. F., Smith, K. C., Potter, K. E., Leaman, T. R., & Smith, R. K. W. (2018). Arthroscopic treatment for cervical articular process joint osteochondrosis in a Thoroughbred horse. Equine Veterinary Education, 30(3), 116-121. https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.12610

A yearling Thoroughbred colt was presented for investigation of neck stiffness and episodes of intermittent neck pain without neurological signs. Osteochondrosis (OCD) of the cervical articular process joints (APJs) was diagnosed with the aid of radi... Read More about Arthroscopic treatment for cervical articular process joint osteochondrosis in a Thoroughbred horse.