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Submucosal Collagen Injection for Management of Urinary Incontinence Following Urethral Stent Placement
An eight-year-old, entire, male British Bulldog was referred for a week-long history of severe stranguria and dysuria. A prostatic wash was diagnostic of prostatic carcinoma. A transluminal urethral stent was placed in the proximal urethra which resulted in resolution of the urinary obstruction, however the dog developed severe urinary incontinence after the procedure. Cystoscopically-guided submucosal collagen injections were performed immediately proximal to the os penis. The dog ′s incontinence resolved with a single collagen injection for the 10 month follow up period. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - July 21, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Scott Kilpatrick, Tracy Hill Source Type: research

Identification of Helicobacter and Wolinella spp. in Oral Cavity of Toy Breed Dogs with Periodontal Disease
Periodontal diseases are the most common oral cavity infectious diseases in adult dogs. We aimed in this study to identify Helicobacter and Wolinella spp. in saliva and dental plaque of dogs with periodontitis. Sixty two small breed pet dogs, aged more than 6 years from both genders were categorized in healthy and periodontitis groups. Samples from saliva and dental plaques were collected and Helicobacter and Wolinella were identified on genus and species levels using PCR. Our results showed significant increase in infection rate of Wolinella spp. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - July 15, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Negar Nowroozilarki, Shahram Jamshidi, Taghi Zahraei Salehi, Saeed Kolahian Source Type: research

Oral Disease and Microbiota in Free-roaming cats
Oral health status was evaluated in thirty-four free-roaming cats that were submitted to a Trap-Neuter-Return program. Only 38.2% of individual cats showed oral disease. Periodontal disease (PD) was present in six cats ( 17.6%), four cats (11.8%) showed feline chronic gingivostomatitis (FCGS) and clinical evidence of feline odontoclastic resorptive lesions (FORL) was detected in only 3 animals (8.8%) by probing, but radiological studies would be necessary for reliable detection. Signs of periodontal disease (PD) occurred in 31.6% of teeth; only the less severe stages of PD were present. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - July 15, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Ana Whyte, Alba Gracia, Cristina Bonastre, Mar ía Teresa Tejedor, Jaime Whyte, Luis Vicente Monteagudo, Carmen Simón Tags: Original research paper Source Type: research

Evaluation of the Effect of Mesotherapy in the Management of Osteoarthritis-Related Pain in a Police Working Dog Using the Canine Brief Pain Inventory
A 9-year-old, 33.4kg (73.63Lb) male entire drug detection Labrador Retriever Dog was presented with an history of constant lameness from the right thoracic limb, aggravated with exercise and work. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - July 5, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Jo ão Carlos Alves, Ana Margarida Santos Tags: Review article Source Type: research

Evaluation of the effect of mesotherapy in the management of osteoarthritis related pain in a police working dog using the Canine Brief Pain Inventory
A nine-year-old, 33.4kg (73.63lb) male entire drug detection Labrador Retriever Dog was presented with an history of constant lameness from the right thoracic limb, aggravated with exercise and work. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - July 5, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Jo ão Carlos Alves, Ana Margarida Santos Source Type: research

The clinical follow-up of estradiol benzoate priming during induction of estrus with cabergoline in dogs
In this study, 11 adult healthy female dogs were selected at anestrus stage. The dogs were assigned to treatment (6 dogs) and control groups (5 dogs). Single dose of estradiol benzoate was injected in treatment group at day 0 (0.01mg/kg, IM). Dogs in both groups received cabergoline (5 μg/kg orally) from day 7 to the onset of proestrus. Vaginal cytology and blood samples were taken twice a week during study. Average time to the onset of proestrus was 10.33 ± 4.2 and 15±7.5 days in the treatment and control groups, respectively (p = 0.08). (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - July 5, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Mogheiseh Asghar, Mosavi Ghiri Mohammad Javad, Bandarian Esmaeil Source Type: research

Cerebellar cortical abiotrophy in young Labrador-Retrievers
Cerebellar abiotrophy (CA) is a hereditary degenerative disorder of the central nervous system in humans and animals. Four male and one female Labrador-retriever pups were presented with clinical signs of head swaying with intention tremor, loss of target oriented movement, wide base stance, forelimb hypermetria, hindlimb ataxia leading to falling off during ambulation. On histopathological examination of cerebellum, cerebellar cortical abiotrophy was confirmed with extensive loss of Purkinje cells, diminution of granular layer, relative thickening and foliar gliosis in white matter. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - June 28, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Chandreyee Sen, Ashwani Kumar Sharma, Charanjeet Singh Randhawa, Kuldip Gupta Source Type: research

Effects of cabergoline on thyroid hormones and semen quality of dog
In the present study, the concentration of prolactin, FT4 and semen quality were investigated in 5 clinically healthy fertile mixed breed dogs (1 to 3 years old) treated with cabergoline (5 μg/Kg) during 9 weeks. Semen analysis was performed for volume, live/dead, concentration and motility factors every week. The results indicated that cabergoline administration caused a minor but significant reduction of the mean prolactin concentration (p0.05). (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - June 27, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: A. Mogheiseh, N. Vara, M. Ayaseh, P. Jalali Source Type: research

Scaling Relationships Among Heart Rate, Electrocardiography Parameters, and Body Weight
Although heart rate (HR) is one of the most important clinical parameters determined via physical examinations, little information is available on the normal HR in dogs, which may be related to the high variability of body weight (BW) in this species. HR is determined by the discharge rate of the sinus node, which is dependent on the autonomic nervous system and the release of catecholamines. The allometric relationship between BW and HR in different species has been described as inversely proportional; however, this relationship has been refuted. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - June 26, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Amanda Sarita Cruz Aleixo, Ang élica Alfonso, Eunice Oba, Fabiana Ferreira de Souza, Raíssa Karolliny Salgueiro Cruz, Maurício Gianfrancesco Fillippi, Simone Biagio Chiacchio, Miriam Tsunemi, Maria Lucia Gomes Lourenço Tags: Topical Review Source Type: research

Scaling Relationships Among Heart Rate, ECG Parameters and Body Weight
Although heart rate (HR) is one of the most important clinical parameters determined via physical examinations, little information is available on the normal HR in dogs, which may be related to the high variability of body weight in this species. HR is determined by the discharge rate of the sinus node, which is dependent on the autonomic nervous system and the release of catecholamines. The allometric relationship between body weight and HR in different species has been described as inversely proportional; however, this relationship has been refuted. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - June 26, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Amanda Sarita Cruz Aleixo, Ang élica Alfonso, Eunice Oba, Fabiana Ferreira de Souza, Raíssa Karolliny Salgueiro Cruz, Maurício Gianfrancesco Fillippi, Simone Biagio Chiacchio, Miriam Tsunemi, Maria Lucia Gomes Lourenço Source Type: research

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Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - June 1, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research

Aspiration Pneumonia in the Dog: A Review
Aspiration pneumonia is a common diagnosis in canine patients and can occur secondary to various underlying predisposing factors and conditions.1 –3 Aspiration pneumonia varies in severity, and while most affected do recover, mortality rates can approach 25%.1,2 To prevent aspiration pneumonia, and decrease mortality and morbidity in aspiration episodes, one must diagnose and treat early.1,4 Early response, in turn, depends on understanding the various causes of aspiration events. In human medicine, extensive research and information on the topic is present. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - May 27, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Robyn Sherman, Michael Karagiannis Source Type: research

High-dose filgrastim treatment of nonregenerative pancytopenia associated with chronic canine ehrlichiosis
To report the management and outcome of a dog with canine monocytic ehrlichiosis and nonregenerative pancytopenia with high doses of filgrastim. (Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine)
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - May 26, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: M. Palacios, R. Arteaga, G. Calvo Source Type: research

Heat Shock Proteins 70kDa, Eosinophil Cationic Protein, and Nitric Oxide During Chronic Superficial Keratitis in Dogs
The objective of the study is to determine the levels of eosinophil cationic protein (ECP), heat shock proteins 70, and nitric oxide ions measured as nitrite ions (Griess reaction) in dogs with chronic superficial keratitis (CSK).The study was conducted on 24 dogs with CSK. Blood sera from the animals were tested for concentrations of heat shock proteins 70, ECP, and nitrite ions before treatment and again 5 weeks and 6 months after treatment. Dogs with CSK were treated for 6 months with various regimes involving the use of ophthalmic drops containing dexamethasone, dimethyl sulfoxide, and cyclosporine. (Source: Topics in ...
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - May 17, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Renata Urban-Chmiel, Ireneusz Balicki, Andrzej Wernicki Tags: Topical Review Source Type: research

Heat shock proteins 70kDa, eosinophil cationic protein and nitric oxide during chronic superficial keratitis in dogs
The objective of the study was to determine the levels of eosinophil cationic protein, heat shock proteins 70, and nitric oxide ions (NO) measured as nitrite ions (Griess reaction) in dogs with chronic superficial keratitis.The study was conducted on 24 dogs with chronic superficial keratitis. Blood sera from the animals were tested for concentrations of heat shock proteins 70, eosinophil cationic protein, and nitrite ions prior to treatment and again 5 weeks and 6 months after treatment. Dogs with chronic superficial keratitis were treated for 6 months with various regimes involving the use of ophthalmic drops containing ...
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - May 17, 2017 Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Renata Urban-Chmiel, Ireneusz Balicki, Andrzej Wernicki Source Type: research