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.

Cranial translation of the elevated prepuce in dogs before and after two modifications: A cadaveric study.

Objective: To quantify cranial translation of the prepuce after elevating it from the ventral body wall and to compare it to the cranial translation achieved after each of two modifications expected to increase cranial translation.

Study Design: Cadaveric study.

Sample Population: Ten male dogs.

Acute mesenteric ischemia-like syndrome associated with suspected Spirocerca lupi aberrant migration in dogs.

Objective: To describe acute mesenteric infarction due to suspected Spirocerca lupi aberrant migration in 5 dogs.

Case Series Summary: All dogs were large breed, none of which exhibited typical clinical signs associated with spirocercosis. All dogs were eventually diagnosed with septic peritonitis.

Changes in D-dimer concentration after soft tissue and orthopedic surgery in dogs.

Objective: D-dimer is a specific marker of active coagulation and fibrinolysis. The objective of this study is to determine the influence of surgery on D-dimer concentration as well as to examine the relation between the magnitude of change and invasiveness of the surgical procedures.

Study Design: Prospective clinical study.

Retrospective evaluation of the use of autologous blood-patch treatment for persistent pneumothorax in 8 dogs (2009-2012).

Objective: To describe the clinical course, outcome and success rate of 8 dogs with persistent pneumothorax treated with autologous blood-patch pleurodesis (ABP).

Design: Retrospective case series.

Setting: University teaching hospital

Animals: Eight client-owned dogs.