Rabbit Carcasses for Use in Feline Diets: Amino Acid Concentrations in Fresh and Frozen Carcasses With and Without Gastrointestinal Tracts.

Whole-prey diets for exotic feline species are common, and this practice has also increased in popularity for domestic cats. However, prior analyses of prey indicate possible essential amino acid inadequacy, and dilated cardiomyopathy from taurine deficiency was reported in cats fed whole ground rabbit. Crude protein, body water, and amino acid concentrations were evaluated in fresh and frozen ground rabbits with (=10) or without ( = 10) gastrointestinal tracts.

Successful management and recovery following severe prolonged starvation in a dog.

Objective: To describe the successful management of a dog following a period of prolonged food deprivation.

Case Summary: A 7-year-old, intact male Labrador Retriever presented with profound weakness and loss of nearly 50% of his body weight due to severe prolonged starvation after being trapped in a well for 27 days. Electrolyte concentrations were managed with intensive intravenous supplementation during refeeding.

Total laryngectomy for management of chronic aspiration pneumonia in a myopathic dog.

A 5-month-old female pit bull terrier dog evaluated for ataxia, progressive regurgitation, and recurrent aspiration pneumonia had markedly elevated creatine kinase activity, non-inflammatory generalized myopathy, and severe esophageal dysmotility. A narrow-field total laryngectomy was performed. The dog is doing well 30 months after surgery, and no longer has episodes of aspiration pneumonia, despite intermittent regurgitation.

Evaluation of total dietary fiber concentration and composition of commercial diets used for management of diabetes mellitus, obesity, and dietary fat-responsive disease in dogs.

Objective: To determine total dietary fiber (TDF) concentration and composition of commercial diets used for management of obesity, diabetes mellitus, and dietary fat-responsive disease in dogs.

Design: Cross-sectional study.

Sample: Dry (n = 11) and canned (8) canine therapeutic diets.

Total dietary fiber composition of diets used for management of obesity and diabetes mellitus in cats.

Objective: To determine total dietary fiber (TDF) composition of feline diets used for management of obesity and diabetes mellitus.

Design: Cross-sectional survey.

Sample: Dry veterinary (n = 10), canned veterinary (12), and canned over-the-counter (3) feline diets.

A protocol for managing urethral obstruction in male cats without urethral catheterization.

Objective: To determine efficacy of a protocol for managing urethral obstruction (UO) in male cats without urethral catheterization.

Design: Clinical trial.

Animals: 15 male cats with UO in which conventional treatment had been declined.