Novel Feline Erythrocyte Antigens

Administering type A blood to a type B cat can result in a severe hemolytic reaction. This study sought to find the prevalence of cats with non-AB red cell antigens that could be of clinical relevance.

Effect of a Low-Fat Diet on Hypertriglyceridemia in Miniature Schnauzers

Has dietary fat restriction been confirmed to be a helpful first-line strategy for miniature schnauzers? Discover new evidence that demonstrates the effect of a low-fat diet on these dogs.

Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio in Canine Inflammatory Bowel Disease

The neutrophil:lymphocyte ratio (NLR) has been proposed as a possible marker of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in humans. Discover how this simple calculation might be used in canine IBD patients.

Use of Ultrasound to Diagnose & Evaluate the Severity of Pancreatitis in Dogs

Abdominal ultrasonography has been used in the evaluation of dogs with suspected or known pancreatitis. Are the results reliable?

House Dust Mite Allergen in the GI Tract of Dogs with Chronic Enteropathy

Canine chronic enteropathy is comprised of a group of clinical disorders with various factors. Examine the findings of this study that looked at the role of the house dust mite allergen in canine chronic enteropathy.

Use of Fecal Cultures for Characterizing Intestinal Dysbiosis

Chronic enteropathies are common in dogs and are often accompanied by intestinal dysbiosis. Fecal-culture–based tests aim to characterize the microbiome as normal or abnormal, but are they really helpful?