Objective: To assess kinetic 2-([(18)F]fluoro)-2-deoxy-d-glucose ((18)FDG) uptake in the brain of anesthetized healthy adult dogs by use of positron emission tomography (PET) and to determine whether (18)FDG uptake differs among anatomic regions of the brain.
Animals: 5 healthy Beagles.
Procedures: Each isoflurane-anesthetized dog was administered (18)FDG IV (dose range, 3.
J Am Vet Med Assoc
March 2013
Case Description: An 11-year-old spayed female Siberian Husky was evaluated because of a 2-week history of progressive paraparesis.
Clinical Findings: Results of neurologic examination were consistent with a T3-L3 myelopathy. There were no abnormalities on CBC, and hypercalcemia was noted on serum biochemical analysis.