Doppler ultrasound is more accurate than pulse oximeter plethysmography in the measurement of systolic arterial pressure from the median caudal artery in anesthetized dogs.

Objective: To compare the accuracy of doppler ultrasound (DOP) and pulse oximeter plethysmography (POP) in the measurement of systolic arterial pressure (SAP) to invasive blood pressure (IBP) in anesthetized dogs.

Animals: 40 client-owned healthy dogs > 10 kg.

Methods: Dogs were anesthetized for surgical procedures in dorsal recumbency.

A three-portal laparoscopic hysterectomy in a chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) with a uterine manipulator and vessel sealing device.

Objective: To report the treatment and outcome of a a captive chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) undergoing 3-portal laparoscopic hysterectomy. Additionally, the technique used for successful urinary catheterization is described.

Animals: A 29-year-old female intact chimpanzee with uterine bleeding.

Ferret Sedation and Anesthesia.

Providing safe anesthetic events in ferrets can be achieved if fundamental principles in anesthesia are followed. Each phase of the anesthetic, event including preanesthetic, maintenance, and postanesthetic phase, have certain considerations. The anesthetic supervisor or veterinarian providing management should have a firm understanding of the species-specific anatomy, physiology, and common indications of general anesthesia along with perspective of their own experience with ferrets.

Laryngeal function in normal dogs administered isoflurane following partial clearance of alfaxalone or propofol.

Objective: To assess laryngeal function in normal dogs administered isoflurane following partial clearance of alfaxalone or propofol.

Study Design: Randomized experimental crossover study.

Animals: A group of 12 purpose-bred, male Beagle dogs.

Diversity and Abundance of Nonculicid Biting Flies (Diptera) In A Zoo Environment.

The diversity of nonculicid biting flies was surveyed in Sunset Zoo, Manhattan, KS, by carbon dioxide-baited traps. A total of 8,399 nonculicid biting-fly females representing 32 species and 5 families were collected. Twenty-one biting midge (Ceratopogonidae: ) and 7 black fly (Simuliidae) species were collected, including new state records of 3 and 1 simuliid.