Publications by authors named "Pmg McCarthy"
Objective: To investigate parasiticide use and describe signalment features in patients with sudden acquired retinal degeneration syndrome (SARDS).
Animals: Retrospective case-control study of dogs with (n = 71) and without (136) SARDS.
Methods: Parasiticide use, presentation season, weight, body condition, and signalment were compared between dogs diagnosed with SARDS and the reference population by use of descriptive statistics and logistic regression.
Purpose: To describe a technique for eyelid margin reconstruction following large mass resection utilizing a free labial mucocutaneous graft.
Methods: Four dogs (4 eyes) underwent en bloc eyelid mass excision under general anesthesia. Measurements were made of the mass followed by free labial mucocutaneous graft retrieval, resection of the mass, and then transplantation of retrieved region of labial mucocutaneous tissue into the resulting defect.
Article Synopsis
- - A dog presented with a suspected foreign body in its eye, leading to the discovery of a leech attached to the conjunctiva during examination.
- - The leech was removed using a topical treatment of 3.5% hypertonic saline, after which the affected eye showed signs of a small ulcer and some bleeding.
- - Following the removal, another leech was found in the dog's nostril, and the dog was treated with an antibiotic ointment, ultimately recovering well during a follow-up exam.
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- - The study aimed to compare the tear film quality in dogs that had undergone cryoepilation for distichiasis with a reference group of healthy dogs.
- - The findings showed a significantly higher incidence of meibomian gland dropout and shorter tear film breakup time in the treated dogs, indicating worse tear film quality.
- - The results suggest that cryoepilation may increase the risk of developing tear film disorders and meibomian gland issues in dogs after surgery.