Topics in Companion Animal Medicine 
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Massage therapy is becoming increasingly popular in human and animal physiotherapy and rehabilitation. Wider application of the technique led to research efforts aimed at providing scientific support to anecdotal beneficial effects, particularly pain relief. Recent studies have shown that massage therapy alters dopamine and serotonin levels, decreases noradrenaline levels, and modulates the immune system. Psychological effects such as reduction of stress and anxiety, with improvement of depressive patients, have been reported in humans. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - October 13, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Maira Rezende Formenton, Marco Aur élio Amador Pereira, Denise Tabacchi Fantoni Tags: Topical Review Source Type: research
Small Animal Massage Therapy: A Brief Review and Relevant Observations
Massage therapy is becoming increasingly popular in human and animal physiotherapy and rehabilitation. Wider application of the technique led to research efforts aimed at providing scientific support to anecdotal beneficial effects, particularly pain relief. Recent studies have shown that massage therapy alters dopamine and serotonin levels, decreases noradrenaline levels and modulates the immune system. Psychological effects such as reduction of stress and anxiety, with improvement of depressive patients, have been reported in humans. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - October 13, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Maira Rezende Formenton, Marco Aur élio A. Pereira, Denise Tabacchi Fantoni Source Type: research
Gastroscopic Study of Meloxicam, Tramadol, and Their Combined Administration on the Development of Gastric Injuries in Dogs
Opioid and non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly used to manage post-operative pain that may be chronically extended. Although NSAIDs have been approved for their analgesic effects in canine, they are mostly known to be associated with side effects, particularly gastric ulcers. In the present study, we evaluated short-term co-administration of meloxicam and tramadol to see if this could induce more gastric ulcers than that observed when using these drugs individually. Twenty adult mixed domestic dogs weighing 10 to 20 kg of both sexes, were randomly assigned to four groups of five dogs. (Source: Topics ...
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - September 19, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Hesamedin Eskafian, Aidin Shojaee Tabrizi, Maryam Ansari Lari Tags: Regular Articles Source Type: research
Gastroscopic Study of Meloxicam, Tramadol and their Combined Administration on the Development of Gastric Injuries in Dogs
Pain is a response to the tissue damage and inflammation. The management of chronic pain and also pre and post-operative pain is crucial for the recovery and acceleration of the healing processes.1 Opioids and non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly used for these purposes.2 It should be highlighted that both the opioids and NSAIDs have some significant limitations. Opioids may increase the chance of death due to respiratory depression, and increase patients discomfort by constipation. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - September 19, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Hesamedin Eskafian, Aidin Shojaee Tabrizi, Maryam Ansari Lari Source Type: research
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Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - September 1, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Evaluation of Pericardial Effusion in Dogs and Successful Treatment Using a Hemodialysis Fistula Needle: A Retrospective Study
The aim of this retrospective study was to assess epidemiology and echocardiographic findings of pericardial effusion in canine patients and to determine the clinical usefulness and safety of a new pericardiocentesis technique, using a “fistula needle” for hemodialysis.A database of 5304 dogs of different breeds, age, gender, type and severity of the cardiac disease, referred for a specialist cardiology and echocardiographic examination from 2009 to 2016, was reviewed. All the dogs were subjected to echocardiography; when poss ible and required, an echo-guided pericardiocentesis was performed by mean of a 17 gauge “f...
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - August 29, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Bartolo Celona, Chiara Crin ò, Elisabetta Giudice, Simona Di Pietro Source Type: research
Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion in a Mini-Breed Puppy Associated With Aspiration Pneumonia
A 3-month-old intact male Prague ratter was presented to the emergency service for evaluation of progressive lethargy, weakness, coughing and labour breathing after an episode of resistance to oral deworming. The patient exhibited depression, increased respiratory effort and cyanosis at initial presentation. Results of first diagnostic work-up (complete blood cell count, biochemistry panel and thoracic x-rays) were all consistent with aspiration pneumonia. The puppy was initially treated with balanced isotonic crystalloids, broad spectrum antibiotics, nebulization with thoracic coupage and was transferred to an infant incu...
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - August 18, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Roc ío Martínez, Carlos Torrente Source Type: research
Aberrant Left Subclavian Artery in a Beagle Puppy With a Persistent Right Aortic Arch. Use of Cone Beam Computed Tomography to Diagnose a Vascular Ring Anomaly
A 7-week-old, 1.045kg female beagle dog was referred to investigate a supposed vascular ring anomaly. Cone beam computed tomography with contrast enhanced arterial phase accomplished by a rapid manual intravenous injection of iodinated agent during the scanning process revealed a persistent right aortic arch and an aberrant left subclavian artery that compressed dorsally the esophagus in the cranial mediastinum. Third left intercostal thoracotomy was performed to transect the left subclavian artery. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - August 18, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Bertrand Vedrine, Franck Durieux Source Type: research
Aberrant Left Subclavian Artery in a Beagle Puppy with a Persistent Right Aortic Arch Use of Cone Beam Computed Tomography to Diagnose a Vascular Ring Anomaly
A 7-week-old, 1.045kg female beagle dog was referred to investigate a supposed vascular ring anomaly (VRA). Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) with contrast enhanced arterial phase accomplished by a rapid manual IV injection of iodinated agent during the scanning process revealed a persistent right aortic arch (PRAA) and an aberrant left subclavian artery (LSA) that compresses dorsally the oesophagus in the cranial mediastinum. Third left intercostal thoracotomy was performed to transect the LSA. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - August 18, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Bertrand Vedrine, Franck Durieux Source Type: research
Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion in a Mini-Breed Puppy Associated with Aspiration Pneumonia
Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone secretion (SIADH) is an unusual hormonal disorder that may occur during the hospitalization period because a patient ′s secretion of antidiuretic hormone (ADH) is not inhibited by hypotonicity of extracellular fluid and, consequently, water retention takes place and dilutional hyponatremia develops [1]. Clinically, this disorder is characterized by severe hyponatremia, hypoosmolality, inappropriately concentrate d urine and high urine sodium excretion [2]. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - August 18, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: R. Mart ínez, C. Torrente Source Type: research
Extreme tetralogy of fallot with polycythemia in a ferret (Mustela putorius furo)
A 5-month-old, intact male ferret (Mustela putorius furo) was presented with apathy, tachypnea and exercise intolerance.On physical examination, tachypnea and cyanosis were observed. The complete blood count revealed a severe polycythemia, with lymphopenia, neutrophilia and eosinophilia.Thoracic radiographs revealed cardiomegaly and a diffuse alveolar pulmonary pattern.The echocardiography revealed an interventricular septal defect, pulmonic artery occlusion, overriding of the aorta and right ventricle hypertrophy, compatible with a tetralogy of Fallot (TOF). (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - August 10, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Sara Dias, Marta Planellas, Albert Canturri, Jaume Martorell Source Type: research
Use of Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diet UR Urinary St/Ox to Dissolve Struvite Cystoliths
The objective of this study was to determine the efficacy of feeding the commercially available diet, Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Diets UR Urinary St/Ox, for the dissolution of struvite cystoliths in cats with naturally occurring disease. Twelve cats with clinical signs of lower urinary tract disease and cystoliths confirmed via radiographs were enrolled. The cats were fed the study diet ad libitum and assessed by abdominal radiographs weekly. Cats with cystoliths that resolved based on radiographs and confirmatory ultrasound examination were considered diet successes. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - July 31, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Camille Torres-Henderson, Jamie Bunkers, Elena T. Contreras, Emily Cross, Michael R. Lappin Tags: Topical Review Source Type: research
Use of Purina ® Pro Plan® Veterinary Diet UR Urinary® St/Ox® to Dissolve Struvite Cystoliths
The objective of this study was to determine the efficacy of feeding the commercially available diet, Purina ® Pro Plan® Veterinary Diets UR Urinary® St/Ox®, for the dissolution of struvite cystoliths in cats with naturally occurring disease. Twelve cats with clinical signs of lower urinary tract disease and cystoliths confirmed via radiographs were enrolled. The cats were fed the study diet ad libitum and assessed by abdominal radiographs weekly. Cats with cystoliths that resolved based on radiographs and confirmatory ultrasound examination were considered diet successes. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - July 31, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: C. Torres-Henderson, J. Bunkers, E.T. Contreras, E. Cross, M.R. Lappin Source Type: research
Whole-Body Vibration Exercise on Hematology and Serum Biochemistry in Healthy Dogs
The present study aimed to evaluate the influence of whole-body vibration (WBV) exercise on hematology and serum biochemistry in healthy dogs. Ten intact beagle dogs, 3 females, and 7 males, with a mean age of 3 years, and mean body mass of 14.3kg, body condition score between 4.0/9 and 4.5/9 were evaluated. The WBV sessions were done with the dog standing up on all 4 feet on a vibrating platform. Daily session of 30Hz for 5 minutes, followed by 50Hz for 5 minutes and finishing with 30Hz for 5 minutes was accomplished for 5 days. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - July 28, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Ivan Felismino Charas Santos, Sheila Canevese Rahal, Jussara Shimono, Miriam Tsunemi, Regina Takahira, Carlos Roberto Teixeira Tags: Topical Review Source Type: research
Whole-Body Vibration Exercise on Hematology and Serum Biochemistry in Health Dogs
The present study aimed to evaluate the influence of whole-body vibration (WBV) exercise on hematology and serum biochemistry in healthy dogs. Ten intact beagle dogs, three females and seven males, with a mean age of 3 years, and mean body mass of 14.3kg, body condition score (BCS) between 4.0/9 and 4.5/9 were evaluated. The whole-body vibration sessions were done with the dog standing up on all four feet on a vibrating platform. Daily session of 30Hz for 5min, followed by 50Hz for 5 min and finishing with 30Hz for 5 min was accomplished for five days. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - July 28, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: I.F.C. Santos, S.C. Rahal, J. Shimono, M. Tsunemi, R. Takahira, C.R. Teixeira Source Type: research
