A veterinary-calibrated point-of-care glucometer accurately measures blood glucose concentration in dogs and cats.

Objective: To determine the clinical and analytical accuracy of a new veterinary-calibrated portable blood glucose monitor (PBGM) compared to a reference laboratory analyzer.

Animals: Client-owned dogs (n = 77) and cats (n = 64).

Methods: Peripheral and paired capillary whole-blood glucose concentrations measured via PBGM were compared to plasma glucose concentrations measured via a Cobas c501 reference analyzer (Roche).

Breed predispositions to congenital and juvenile cataracts in horses at two academic institutions.

Background: Determination of horse breeds predisposed to congenital and juvenile cataracts will enable investigations into potential genetic mechanisms for cataracts in horses.

Objective: To investigate horse breed predispositions to congenital and juvenile cataracts in two academic referral populations.

Study Design: Retrospective case series.