Publications by authors named "J A Caraty"
Background: Brachycephalic dogs are characterised by a short and flat nose. This cranial conformation is associated with brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome, a respiratory syndrome primarily characterised by stenotic nares, a hyperplastic soft palate and a hypoplastic trachea, among other malformations, with secondary abnormalities resulting in upper airway obstruction METHODS: In this study, we aimed to characterise and compare the histological features of tissue samples harvested from the alae nasi of French bulldogs and non-brachycephalic dogs. Samples from the alae nasi of 11 French bulldogs and 13 non-brachycephalic dogs were collected.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To describe the use of temporal fascia free grafts to treat dorsal open comminuted frontal sinus and nasal fractures.
Animal: One Belgian shepherd dog.
Study Design: Case report METHODS: A 5-year-old spayed female Belgian shepherd was admitted with severe facial deformation due to trauma.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to compare the occurrence of intra-operative bleeding from ovarian vessels during dog and cat surgeries conducted by inexperienced surgeons using two types of knots: surgeon's knots and constrictor knots.
- Results indicated that constrictor knots took longer to perform than surgeon's knots for both dogs and cats, and fewer dogs experienced hemorrhages when constrictor knots were used compared to surgeon's knots.
- However, there was no significant difference in hemorrhage rates for cats between the two knot types, and dogs that experienced bleeding had a higher median body condition score than those that did not.
Whether surgical palliative therapy is appropriate for oncologic veterinary patients is an increasing concern as pet age increases because of improved care. In this study, an online survey (available for 30 days), comprising 100 questions with structured response options, was administered to 492 diplomates of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons (ECVS). The survey queried the technical, ethical, social, medical, and financial aspects of surgical palliative therapy for oncologic veterinary patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: To compare the pressure-relieving capacity of different supports used in veterinary medicine and to find the more common pressure sore locations in laterally recumbent dogs, so as to recommend protocols for decubitus ulcer prevention.
Materials And Methods: We compared the support properties of: (1) blankets on the floor, (2) a standard mattress, (3) a veterinary memory foam mattress and (4) a human medicine memory foam mattress. Three cadaver dogs with different body condition scores but similar sizes were positioned on the different supports in lateral recumbency.