Comparative histological analysis of the alae nasi in French bulldogs with brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome and unaffected non-brachycephalic dogs.

Background: Brachycephalic dogs are characterised by a short and flat nose. This cranial conformation is associated with brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome, a respiratory syndrome primarily characterised by stenotic nares, a hyperplastic soft palate and a hypoplastic trachea, among other malformations, with secondary abnormalities resulting in upper airway obstruction METHODS: In this study, we aimed to characterise and compare the histological features of tissue samples harvested from the alae nasi of French bulldogs and non-brachycephalic dogs. Samples from the alae nasi of 11 French bulldogs and 13 non-brachycephalic dogs were collected.

Comparison of the incidence of intra-operative haemorrhage from ovarian vessels during ovariectomy and ovariohysterectomy of dogs and cats performed by inexperienced surgeons using surgeon's and constrictor knots.

Aims: To compare the incidence of intra-operative haemorrhage from ovarian vessels during ovariectomy (OV) and ovariohysterectomy (OVH) in dogs and cats performed by inexperienced surgeons using surgeon's and constrictor knots to ligate the ovarian pedicles.

Methods: All client-owned female dogs (n = 51) and cats (n = 102) that presented for OV or OVH at two referral clinics in Belgium and France from January to June 2019 were included. Surgeries were performed by inexperienced surgeons under the supervision of diplomates or residents of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons.

Practice patterns about the role of palliation in veterinary surgical oncology.

Whether surgical palliative therapy is appropriate for oncologic veterinary patients is an increasing concern as pet age increases because of improved care. In this study, an online survey (available for 30 days), comprising 100 questions with structured response options, was administered to 492 diplomates of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons (ECVS). The survey queried the technical, ethical, social, medical, and financial aspects of surgical palliative therapy for oncologic veterinary patients.

Preoperative immunosuppressive therapy and surgery as a treatment for anal furunculosis.

Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of combining preoperative immunosuppressive therapy with surgical excision for treatment of anal furunculosis (AF) in dogs.

Study Design: Retrospective study.

Animals: Dogs (n=25) with stages 1-4 AF.

Analgesic comparison of meloxicam or ketoprofen for orthopedic surgery in dogs.

Objective: To compare the safety and efficacy of 2 analgesic protocols (preoperative meloxicam or intraoperative ketoprofen administration) during the first 24 hours after orthopedic surgery in dogs.

Study Design: Double-blind, prospective randomized clinical trial.

Animals: Sixty client-owned dogs.