The association of blood lactate concentration with outcome in dogs with idiopathic immune-mediated hemolytic anemia: 173 cases (2003-2006).

Objective: To determine the association of blood lactate with outcome and response to transfusion therapy in dogs with idiopathic immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (IMHA).

Design: Retrospective study.

Setting: Urban veterinary small animal emergency hospital.

Presumptive hepatotoxicity and rhabdomyolysis secondary to phenazopyridine toxicity in a dog.

Objective: To describe a rare, but potential clinical manifestation of phenazopyridine (PAP) toxicity in a dog.

Case Summary: A 6-year-old spayed female Chihuahua was evaluated for ataxia and dysphagia after ingestion of 200 mg (66 mg/kg) of PAP hydrochloride. The dog was presented to the hospital with shifting leg lameness involving all 4 limbs, which progressed to reluctance to walk and severe diffuse muscle hyperesthesia.

Continuous versus intermittent delivery of nutrition via nasoenteric feeding tubes in hospitalized canine and feline patients: 91 patients (2002-2007).

Objective: To compare continuous to intermittent feeding at delivering prescribed nutrition in hospitalized canine and feline patients.

Design: Retrospective clinical study.

Setting: University teaching hospital.

Generalized calcinosis cutis associated with disseminated paecilomycosis in a dog.

A 4-year-old spayed female mixed breed dog was referred to the Michigan State University, Veterinary Teaching Hospital (MSU-VTH) with vomiting, lethargy and anorexia of 2 weeks duration. Abdominal radiographs and ultrasonography showed hepatosplenomegaly. Cytological evaluation of ultrasound-guided fine needle aspirates of the liver and spleen revealed fungal organisms and pyogranulomatous inflammation; fungal culture documented Paecilomyces variotii infection.