Capsules

Research Note: Akkermansia muciniphila After Antimicrobial Administration

Akkermansia muciniphila helps maintain the protective mucin barrier in the GI tract, and may have potential as a therapeutic probiotic.

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Research Note: Hepadnavirus in Immunocompromised Cats

A novel virus from the same family as hepatitis B was isolated from a FIV+ cat with concurrent lymphoma. This is the first report of such an infection in a carnivorous or companion animal species.

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Research Note: B-Tubes for Esophageal Strictures

Dogs and cats with benign esophageal strictures responded well to this novel approach, utilizing indwelling dilatation tubes with inflations performed at home by clients.

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Research Note: Autologous Canine Skin Substitute

A proof-of-concept study used an autologous canine skin substitute to treat large wounds on two patients. Read more about this area of research. 

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Research Note: Babesiosis Vaccine Antigens

Recombinant technology could eliminate the need for dog blood and serum for production of the Babesia spp vaccine.

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Research Note: Signalment & Heat Stress in Dogs

Brachycephalic dogs are more susceptible to heat stroke, but other factors may increase the risk for all breeds of dogs.

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Research Note: Urinary Effects of Allopurinol in Dogs with Leishmaniasis

Review the the most common urinary adverse effects associated with allopurinol use in the treatment of canine leishmaniasis.

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Research Note: Palmitoylethanolamide & Homeostasis

Discover how a bioactive lipid used in one skin study reduced mast cell degranulation, histamine content, and vasodilation.

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Research Note: Canine Vision & Color Blindness

Are dogs color-blind? One study’s findings support this long-held belief.

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2017 ACVS Surgery Summit

From advances in wound care to a better understanding of GDV, explore this selection of topics from the ACVS Surgery Summit.

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