Palliative radiation therapy for solid tumors in dogs: 103 cases (2007-2011).

Objective: To evaluate the clinical response, adverse effects, and outcomes associated with palliative radiation therapy (PRT) in dogs with various solid tumor types at various body locations.

Design: Retrospective case series.

Animals: 103 dogs with solid tumors.

In vitro elution of amikacin and vancomycin from impregnated plaster of Paris beads.

Objective: To describe in vitro elution characteristics of amikacin and vancomycin from calcium sulfate hemihydrate 98% (plaster of Paris, POP) beads and characterize eluent inhibition of Staphylococcus spp.

Study Design: Experimental study.

Methods: POP beads were impregnated with amikacin or vancomycin alone or in combination and then incubated alone or in combination for 84 days at 37 degrees C in plastic tubes containing sterile phosphate-buffered saline (PBS).