Percutaneous single-fiber reflectance spectroscopy of canine intervertebral disc: is there a potential for in situ probing of mineral degeneration?

Background And Objectives: Intervertebral disc herniation is a common disease in chondrodystrophic dogs, and a similar neurologic condition also occurs in humans. Percutaneous laser disc ablation (PLDA) is a minimally invasive procedure used increasingly for prevention of disc herniation. Currently, PLDA is performed on thoracolumbar discs with the same laser energy applied regardless of the differing extent of degeneration among mineralized discs.

Comparison of propofol and propofol/ketamine anesthesia for evaluation of laryngeal function in healthy dogs.

Thiopental is an excellent choice for evaluation of laryngeal function. Unfortunately, thiopental is no longer manufactured. In its absence, the ideal anesthetic protocol for laryngoscopy has not been determined.