Partial volvulus, entrapment, and extraluminal obstruction of the jejunum in a cat.

A 2-year-old, spayed female, domestic shorthair cat was presented in compensated hypovolemic shock after 24 h of anorexia, vomiting, and lethargy. An enterotomy had been performed at 9 mo of age to remove a foreign body. Due to inconclusive findings on abdominal imaging, an exploratory laparotomy was done.

Obstructive struvite ureterolithiasis in 4-month-old intact male Bernese mountain dog.

A 4-month-old, 7 kg, intact male, Bernese mountain dog was presented for obstructive struvite ureterolithiasis. Multiple urethroliths, ureteroliths, and urocystoliths were present. Based on an abdominal ultrasound, there was severe left hydronephrosis and hydroureter from distal ureterolith obstruction, just proximal to the vesicoureteral junction.

Myoclonus and hypersensitivity of the hind limbs and tail with urinary retention following neuraxial administration of morphine in a cat.

An adult female domestic shorthair cat developed myoclonus, muscle rigidity, and hypersensitivity of the hind limbs and tail with urinary retention following neuraxial administration of morphine. Myoclonic contractions resolved following treatment with midazolam and a urinary catheter was placed until normal micturition returned. The cat was clinically normal 36 hours after neuraxial morphine injection.

Influence of clipping on bacterial contamination of canine arthrocentesis sites before and after skin preparation.

Objective: To determine the influence of hair removal as part of the aseptic skin preparation of canine arthrocentesis sites and to characterize the bacterial flora remaining after aseptic skin preparation.

Study Design: Randomized controlled trial.

Study Population: Thirteen shorthaired beagle-cross dogs.