Comparison of pulmonary deposition of nebulized technetium-diethylenetriamine-pentaacetic acid through 3 inhalation devices in healthy dogs.

Background: Inhalation treatment frequently is used in dogs and cats with chronic respiratory disease. Little is known however about the performance of delivery devices and the distribution of aerosolized drugs in the lower airways.

Objective: To assess the performance of 3 delivery devices and the impact of variable durations of inhalation on the pulmonary and extrapulmonary deposition of nebulized technetium-diethylenetriamine-pentaacetic acid ( Tc-DTPA).

Characterization of Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates from Austrian companion animals and horses.

Background: The aim of the present study was to investigate the genetic relatedness and the antimicrobial resistance profiles of a collection of Austrian Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates from companion animals and horses. A total of 12 non-repetitive isolates presumptively identified as S. pneumoniae were obtained during routinely diagnostic activities between March 2009 and January 2017.