Publications by authors named "M Mircean"
Ethylene glycol toxicosis is a common occurrence in dogs and cats but has been reported in other species as well. Up to date, only one case of ethylene glycol toxicosis has been described in horses, and specific guidelines for treating ethylene glycol intoxication in this species are not available. Here we describe the case of 39 sport horses that ingested water contaminated with ethylene glycol.
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- Ultrasound-guided kidney biopsy is a crucial diagnostic tool that helps differentiate between acute and chronic kidney diseases in dogs, aiding in accurate diagnosis and treatment decisions.
- A study involving 28 dogs revealed various nephropathy types, with glomerulonephritis being the most common, and highlighted significant effects like increased urinary iNAG levels post-biopsy, indicating kidney damage.
- All dogs experienced some degree of hematuria after the biopsy, which was transient and resolved without treatment, suggesting that while biopsy is invasive, side effects tend to be manageable.
Support and management of second-intention wound healing involves frequent dressing changes having different properties. Dressings can range from simple ones, such as nonadherent dressings, to more complex options, such as foam, hydrocolloid, alginate or negative pressure dressings. Seven cats were enrolled in the study with a total of nine wounds of various sizes with different etiology sizes and localizations.
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- Obesity is linked to metabolic syndrome in horses, and this study explored the connection between metabolic markers and physical traits like body condition and neck fat.
- Researchers measured plasma levels of various substances, including NEFA (a type of fat) and certain proteins, using specialized assays to establish relationships among these factors.
- Significant correlations were found between NEFA and body weight, body condition score, and neck fat, suggesting that NEFA, chemerin, and omentin could be useful biomarkers for studying metabolic issues in horses.
Obesity has become a serious health problem with frequent occurrence both in human and animal populations. It is estimated that it may affect over 85% of the human population and 70-80% of horses and cows by 2030. Fat cow syndrome (FCS) is a combination of metabolic, digestive, infectious, and reproductive disorders that affects obese periparturient dairy cows, and occurs most frequently in loose-housing systems, where periparturient and dry cows are fed and managed in one group disregarding the lactation stages.
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