Oxidative red blood cell damage associated with propofol and intravenous lipid emulsion therapy in a dog treated for 5-fluorouracil toxicosis.

Objective: To describe the first documented case of oxidant-induced anemia in a dog associated with propofol and IV lipid emulsion (IVLE) treatment for 5-fluorouracil (5-FU) toxicosis.

Case Summary: A 2-year-old male intact mixed breed dog was presented for evaluation after ingestion of 5% 5-FU cream. Refractory reactive seizures rapidly developed, and treatment with benzodiazepines, propofol, levetiracetam, and IVLE was initiated.

Evaluation of short-term limb function following unilateral carbon dioxide laser or scalpel onychectomy in cats.

Objective: To evaluate short-term postoperative forelimb function after scalpel and laser onychectomy in cats.

Design: Randomized, prospective study.

Animals: 20 healthy adult cats.

Effect of postoperative analgesic protocol on limb function following onychectomy in cats.

Objective: To evaluate the analgesic effects of topical administration of bupivacaine, i.m. administration of butorphanol, and transdermal administration of fentanyl in cats undergoing onychectomy.

Use of pressure platform gait analysis in cats with and without bilateral onychectomy.

Objective: To determine peak vertical force (PVF) and vertical impulse (VI) in cats that had or had not undergone bilateral forelimb onychectomy.

Animals: 26 healthy adult cats.

Procedure: Onychectomized cats (n = 13) had undergone surgery more than 6 months prior to the study.