Prevalence of ocular findings and their association with glycemia in dogs with diabetes mellitus: A 10-year clinical study (2009-2019).

Background: Although ocular findings in diabetic patients are well described, prevalence data for those is unknown.

Aim: To describe the prevalence of ocular findings and their association with glycemia in dogs with diabetes mellitus.

Methods: Medical records from diabetic dogs assessed by the ophthalmology and the internal medicine services at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital of the Autonomous University of Barcelona were reviewed (2009-2019).

Urrets-Zavalia syndrome following cataract surgery in dogs: A case series.

Background: In human medicine, Urrets-Zavalia syndrome (UZS) is a well-recognized but uncommon postoperative complication characterized by a fixed dilated pupil, accompanied by iris atrophy and glaucoma. Although it was originally reported in 1963 after penetrating keratoplasty surgery for keratoconus, it has been associated with various ophthalmic procedures such as cataract surgery. The condition has not been previously published in the veterinary literature.

Safety and efficacy of unilateral topical application of rocuronium bromide in healthy scops owls (Otus scops).

Objective: To evaluate the safety and efficacy of unilateral topical application of rocuronium bromide in scops owls.

Animals Studied: Ten healthy adult scops owls.

Procedures: Birds weighting between 82-111 g were enrolled.

State anxiety and cardiovascular activity in an academic examination.

Exam is an academic stressor that frequently triggers the affective reaction of anxiety, as well as psychophysiological changes in the autonomic nervous system. Anxiety is a negative affective variable associated with a low level of performance. This study examined the impact of an academic exam on state anxiety (SA) levels and the effects on cardiovascular activity during its performance, as well as its possible influence on the score.