Complications associated with iliosacral lymphadenectomy in dogs with metastatic apocrine gland anal sac adenocarcinoma.

Objective: To report intraoperative and immediate postoperative complications associated with removal of metastatic iliosacral lymph nodes in dogs with apocrine gland anal sac adenocarcinoma.

Animals: There were 136 client-owned dogs in the study.

Procedure: Retrospective multi-institutional study.

Predicting the duration of surgery and procedures in a veterinary referral center.

Objective: To evaluate the ability of veterinary personnel to predict the duration of surgery and associated procedures in a referral center.

Study Design: Prospective observational study.

Sample Population: Experienced surgeons (ES; n = 2, board certified for 10+ years), inexperienced surgeons (IS; n = 2, residency completed, not board certified), anesthesia animal health technicians (AAHT; n = 3) and surgery animal health technicians (SAHT; n = 2).

Effects of a single intravenous bolus injection of alfaxalone on canine splenic volume as determined by computed tomography.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of a single intravenous dose of alfaxalone on canine splenic volume. In 6 adult beagle dogs the splenic volume [mean ± standard error (SE)] was determined by computed tomography to be 0.17 ± 0.

Long-term outcomes following plate stabilization to address spontaneous luxation of the long digital extensor tendon of origin in 2 dogs.

Two dogs with spontaneous luxation of the long digital extensor tendon of origin were managed by performing a sulcoplasty and applying a plate bridging the extensor sulcus. Lameness resolved and neither dog had recurrence of lameness 59 and 15 months following surgery.

The influence of demeanor on scores from two validated feline pain assessment scales during the perioperative period.

Objective: To evaluate the effects of demeanor on validated pain assessment scales.

Study Design: Prospective, blind, clinical trial.

Animal Population: Thirty three adult domestic cats scheduled for orchiectomy.

Application of fast-track surgery principles to evaluate effects of atipamezole on recovery and analgesia following ovariohysterectomy in cats anesthetized with dexmedetomidine-ketamine-hydromorphone.

Objective: To evaluate the effects of atipamezole hydrochloride on recovery and analgesia following ovariohysterectomy in cats anesthetized with a dexmedetomidine hydrochloride, ketamine hydrochloride, and hydromorphone hydrochloride combination, in accordance with fast-track surgery principles.

Design: Prospective, randomized, clinical trial.

Animals: 44 cats.

A comparison of alfaxalone and propofol on intraocular pressure in healthy dogs.

Objective: To compare the effects of alfaxalone and propofol on intraocular (IOP) pressure in the canine eye.

Animals Studied: Twenty-three healthy adult dogs.

Procedures: Dogs were randomized to receive intravenous propofol (n = 11) or alfaxalone (n = 12) until loss of jaw tone, 20 min after intravenous premedication (acepromazine 0.