Impact of Music on Stress in Hospitalized Cats
This study evaluated the effect of cat-specific music and classical music compared with no music on stress in hospitalized cats.
Respiratory & GI Disease in Brachycephalic Dog Breeds
This study analyzed records of 750 French bulldogs, pugs, and bulldogs to determine the incidence of respiratory and GI disease among brachycephalic breeds.
Chronic Enteropathy & Canine Metabolomic Profiles
Diagnosis and prognostication of canine chronic enteropathy can be challenging with current diagnostic approaches. This study sought to compare metabolomic profiles of healthy dogs against those with histopathologically confirmed CE.
Research Note: Sequential Organ Failure Assessment Scoring in Septic Dogs
This study used different respiratory rate cutoffs to evaluate the prognostic usefulness of qSOFA scoring in dogs with severe sepsis and septic shock.
Research Note: Splenectomy for Immune-Mediated Hematologic Disorders in Dogs
This study sought to describe clinical outcomes of dogs with IMHA, ITP, or CIST that underwent splenectomy.
Research Note: Point-of-Care Test for Mushroom-Related Amatoxicosis in Dogs
This case study was the first to report diagnosis of amatoxicosis via point-of-care lateral flow immunoassay in a dog prior to treatment.
Research Note: Pseudomonas aeruginosa in Nonmedicated Dog Grooming Products
This study investigated prevalence of and risk factors for P aeruginosa contamination in nonmedicated dog grooming products.
Research Note: Snail Mucus for Treatment of Canine Atopic Dermatitis
This in vitro study investigated use of a snail mucus filtrate to modulate expression of inflammatory mediators (eg, cytokines) for treatment of canine atopic dermatitis.
Research Note: Sildenafil Hydrogel for Wound Healing in Dogs
This study evaluated the effect of a novel topical sildenafil citrate hydrogel on wound healing in dogs.