Aetiology, clinical parameters and outcome in 113 dogs surgically treated for septic peritonitis (2004-2020).

Background: Septic peritonitis (SP) is a common life-threatening condition. The aims of this study were to describe the aetiology, clinicopathological abnormalities, complications, treatment, outcome and prognosis of dogs with SP.

Methods: Records of 113 dogs diagnosed and surgically treated for SP between 2004 and 2020 were reviewed.

A retrospective evaluation of Vipera palaestinae envenomation in 18 cats: (2006-2011).

Objective: To describe the clinical signs, clinicopathologic abnormalities, treatment, complications and outcome, and to identify risk factors for death in cats envenomed by Vipera palaestinae (Vp).

Design: Retrospective study.

Setting: Veterinary teaching hospital.