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Tail-pull injuries, or sacrocaudal luxation, in cats can be challenging, as no definitive prognostic indicators exist.
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The 18th Annual Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians Conference provided a scholarly discussion and continuing education program on reptile and amphibian medicine.
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This study investigated the prevalence of behavioral complaints and reported aggression of pet rabbits, mustelids, and rodents toward humans.
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Participatory epidemiology (PE) is an evolving area of veterinary epidemiology applied to the systematic use of participatory approaches and methods to better understand diseases and options for an
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The use of topical hemostatic sponges is indicated when other conventional hemostatic techniques (eg, suture, cautery) are impractical.
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Hypertriglyceridemia may be a contributing cause to the pathogenesis of pancreatitis in dogs, but a definitive association has not been made.
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This report briefly describes Dipylidium caninum infection of a 4-month-old boy.
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The first cases of canine parvovirus (CPV) were seen in the late 1970s. Viral replication can occur in all tissues, but the intestinal crypts and lymphoid organs are targets.
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Bartonella spp have been shown to cause disease in humans and domestic animals.
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Hyperadrenocorticism (HAC) is generally believed to lead to a hypercoagulable state and increased risk for pulmonary thromboembolism; however, studies to prove this relationship are lacking and amb
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This report describes nasal polyps in 5 dogs with clinical signs, including reverse sneezing, intermittent epistaxis, stertor, and serous nasal discharge.
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This study assessed whether the cerebral state index (CSI) measured by a cerebral state monitor (CSM) can predict anesthetic depth.
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Successful management of canine atopic dermatitis (CAD) can be complicated but relief of pruritus is a consistent target. Cyclosporine and glucocorticoids are 2 effective treatment options.
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Although the side effects of glucocorticoids in dogs are well documented, current understanding of how they affect behavior is anecdotal.
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In humans, ionized hypocalcemia (iHCa), a predictive factor following trauma, is associated with severe injury and low survival rates.
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In humans, the major forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease; genetics are an important factor in their development.
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The mycelial form of Blastomyces dermatitidis, a dimorphic fungus endemic in central and southeastern United States, is present in the environment.
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Although most wound complications are not life threatening, they may involve patient discomfort, extended veterinary care, and increased financial burden.
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Spotted fever group (SFG) rickettsiae, including Rickettsia spp, are recognized as emerging diseases. This study evaluated ticks and fleas collected from red foxes in southeastern France.
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The abdominal (ventral) scent gland of the Mongolian gerbil (Meriones unguiculatus) is a modified sebaceous gland grossly visible as a hairless, rough, orange, oval pad located in the umbilical reg
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The advantages of laparoscopic hepatic biopsy, a relatively common procedure in dogs, include direct visualization of the liver and the ability to select optimal biopsy sites while monitoring for h
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This study investigated sprayed intraperitoneal bupivacaine (SIB) as part of a multimodal approach for managing pain in dogs undergoing laparoscopic-assisted or laparoscopic ovariohysterectomy (LOV
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This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of bacterial contamination on standard equipment in small animal hospitals.
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Serum bile acid (SBA) assays are commonly used to diagnose hepatobiliary disease and portosystemic shunts.
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Although nonbenzodiazepine (BZD) sleep aids are not routinely used in veterinary medicine, pet exposure does occur when the owner administers the sleep aid to the pet.
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Diagnosis of canine atopic dermatitis is based on history, clinical signs, and ruling out other reasonable causes of pruritus.
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Relationship-centered care (RCC) defines a collaborative partnership in which the patient’s opinions are valued through effective 2-way communication.
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Human noroviruses (HuNoVs) are members of the Caliciviridae family and a common cause of GI illness in humans but are generally considered to be species specific; however, the genetic similarity of
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