Serum alkaline phosphatase activity in Scottish Terriers versus dogs of other breeds.

Objective: To determine whether Scottish Terriers have higher serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activities and a higher prevalence of diseases commonly associated with high serum ALP activity than do dogs of other breeds.

Design: Retrospective case-control study.

Animals: 85 Scottish Terriers and 340 age-matched control dogs that were not Scottish Terriers.

A comprehensive study of Easter lily poisoning in cats.

This study was conducted with 3 objectives in mind: first, to identify the toxic fraction (aqueous or organic) in leaves and flowers; second, to identify diagnostic marker(s) of toxicosis in cats; and, third, to evaluate the morphologic effects of intoxication. The study was conducted in 2 phases. Phase 1 was to identify which extract, organic or aqueous, was nephrotoxic and also to determine the appropriate dose for use in the phase 2 studies.