Relationship between admission vitals and brain herniation in 32 cats: a retrospective study.

Objectives: The aim of the study was to evaluate whether any admission vitals correlated with the presence of brain herniation diagnosed via MRI in cats presenting with neurologic signs.

Methods: Medical records at two veterinary university referral centers were reviewed to identify cats that underwent brain MRI between 2010 and 2019. A control group of cats with intracranial lesions without concurrent brain herniation was analyzed for comparison.

Assessment of prehospital care in canine trauma patients presented to Veterinary Trauma Centers: A VetCOT registry study.

Objective: To analyze the epidemiology of veterinary care in canine trauma patients prior to presentation to a Veterinary Trauma Center (VTC).

Design: Retrospective observational cross-sectional study.

Methods:  Retrospective descriptive analysis from 22,998 canine case records from the Veterinary Trauma Registry from September 2013 through April 2018.

Pharmacokinetics of Pimobendan and Its Metabolite O-Desmethyl-Pimobendan Following Rectal Administration to Healthy Dogs.

This study describes the pharmacokinetics of parent pimobendan (PIM) and its active metabolite, o-desmethyl-pimobendan (ODMP), after oral and rectal administration of pimobendan to healthy dogs. A total of eight healthy privately owned dogs were used in this study. The dogs received a single dose (0.

Association between cardiac troponin I concentrations and electrocardiographic abnormalities in dogs with blunt trauma.

Objective: To determine whether a normal cardiac troponin I (cTnI) concentration and normal ECG on entry rule out the development of a clinically significant cardiac arrhythmia (CSCA, defined as an arrhythmia requiring anti-arrhythmic treatment) in dogs that have sustained blunt trauma.

Design: Prospective, observational study. Client-owned dogs were enrolled between January 2015 and November 2016.

Retrospective evaluation of serum/plasma iron, red blood cell distribution width, and nucleated red blood cells in dogs with acute trauma (2009-2015): 129 cases.

Objective: To compare the prognostic value of admission hematologic parameters serum/plasma iron, red blood cell distribution width (RDW), and nucleated red blood cells (nRBCs) in dogs presenting with acute traumatic injury.

Design: Retrospective observational study (2009-2015).

Setting: University teaching hospital.

Retrospective evaluation of 24 cases of gastrostomy tube usage in dogs with septic peritonitis (2009-2016).

Objective: To describe the postoperative use of gastrostomy tubes (GT) in dogs with septic peritonitis. A secondary objective was to identify factors associated with GT placement and use that may be related to outcome.

Design: Retrospective study.

Description of a novel technique for surgical placement of gastrostomy tubes in dogs.

Background: Early enteral nutrition in dogs with critical illnesses, including septic peritonitis, has been shown to have a positive influence on patient outcome. Surgical placement of a gastrostomy tube (GT) is one option for providing early enteral nutrition. Complications, including premature tube removal or separation of the stomach from the body wall, can result in leakage of gastric contents into the abdominal cavity and subsequent peritonitis.

Traumatic atlantoaxial subluxation in dogs: 8 cases (2009-2016).

Objective: To demonstrate the utility of advanced imaging in dogs with traumatic atlantoaxial subluxation (TAAS), and to report the presentation, treatment, and outcome for these dogs.

Design: Retrospective study (2009-2016).

Setting: University teaching hospital.

A serious adverse event secondary to rapid intravenous levetiracetam injection in a dog.

Objective: To describe a serious adverse event as a result of rapid intravenous injection of undiluted levetiracetam in a dog.

Case Summary: An 8-year-old female spayed Chihuahua was evaluated for cluster seizures and tachypnea. The patient was administered an intravenous dose of undiluted levetiracetam (60 mg/kg) and immediately developed tachycardia, hyperglycemia, hypotension, and a dull mentation.

In vitro effect of blood cell counts on multiple-electrode impedance aggregometry in dogs.

OBJECTIVE To assess the effect of decreased platelet and WBC counts on platelet aggregation as measured by a multiple-electrode impedance aggregometer in dogs. ANIMALS 24 healthy dogs. PROCEDURES From each dog, 9 mL of blood was collected into a 10-mL syringe that contained 1 mL of 4% sodium citrate solution to yield a 10-mL sample with a 1:9 citrate-to-blood ratio.

Head Trauma.

Head trauma is a common cause of significant morbidity and mortality in dogs and cats. Traumatic brain injury may occur after head trauma. Understanding the pathophysiology of primary and secondary injury after head trauma is essential for management.

Metastatic neuroendocrine carcinoma of aortic body origin in a cat.

An 8-year-old, female spayed Domestic Shorthair cat was presented to the Auburn University Emergency and Critical Care service for evaluation of pleural effusion and a suspected intrathoracic mass. Computed tomography was performed which confirmed the presence of a large intrathoracic mass, likely heart-based. Fine-needle aspirates were obtained and a cytologic diagnosis of a neuroendocrine tumor was made.

A pilot study evaluating the use of cervical ultrasound to confirm endotracheal intubation in dogs.

Objective: To assess the accuracy and usability of cervical ultrasound as a means to confirm endotracheal (ET) intubation in dogs.

Design: Randomized pilot study.

Setting: University teaching hospital.

Two novel missense mutations associated with hemophilia A in a family of Boxers, and a German Shepherd dog.

Background: Hemophilia A is an X-linked disorder caused by a deficiency in coagulation factor VIII. Over 2300 unique mutations in the gene-encoding factor VIII have been documented in people, but limited information is known in dogs. An 11-week-old male Boxer and a 5-year-old male German Shepherd were diagnosed with hemophilia A based on diminished factor VIII activity.

Treatment of primary immune-mediated hemolytic anemia with mycophenolate mofetil in two cats.

Objective: To describe the use of oral mycophenolate mofetil (MMF) as an adjunctive therapy in 2 cats with primary immune-mediated hemolytic anemia.

Case Series Summary: Two cats suffering from presumptive primary immune mediated hemolytic were treated with MMF as part of their treatment regimens. Both cats had improved complete blood counts following therapy.