Negative pressure therapy versus passive open abdominal drainage for the treatment of septic peritonitis in dogs: A randomized, prospective study.

Objective: To compare passive open abdominal drainage (POAD) and negative-pressure abdominal drainage (NPAD) using the ABThera™ system in the treatment of septic peritonitis.

Study Design: Randomized prospective clinical trial.

Animals: Dogs (n = 16) with septic peritonitis.

Cordless ultrasonic dissector versus advanced bipolar vessel sealing device for laparoscopic ovariectomy in dogs.

Objective: To compare Sonicision cordless ultrasonic dissector (SCUD) to LigaSure vessel sealing device (LVSD) for laparoscopic ovariectomy (Lap OVE) in dogs.

Study Design: Randomized, paired prospective clinical trial.

Animals: Client-owned dogs (n = 22) presented for elective Lap OVE.