Evaluation of hemostatic derangements associated with canine anaphylaxis and the relationship to syndrome severity.

Objective: To describe hemostatic derangements associated with canine anaphylaxis and to assess for association with syndrome severity.

Design: Prospective observational study.

Setting: University teaching hospital.

Effects of time delay and blood storage methods on analysis of canine venous blood samples with an Element point-of-care analyzer.

Background: Manufacturers of point-of-care (POC) analyzers recommend immediate processing and anaerobic collection of blood samples. However, it is not uncommon for clinical scenarios to result in delayed sample processing or room air exposure that could impact the test results.

Objective: To investigate the effect of time delay and sample storage method on key POC analytes in canine venous blood samples processed with an Element POC analyzer.

Mortality rate and prognostic factors for dogs with severe anaphylaxis: 67 cases (2016-2018).

Objective: To determine mortality rates for dogs with severe anaphylaxis and identify potential prognostic factors.

Animals: 67 dogs with suspected anaphylaxis graded as severe.

Procedures: Dogs were classified on the basis of outcome as survivors and nonsurvivors.

Severe Rhabdomyolysis Associated with Acute Amphetamine Toxicosis in a Dog.

A 3-year-old female spayed rat terrier presented for hyperactivity and repetitive circling to the right of less than one-hour duration. On examination, the patient was dehydrated, hyperactive, and dysphoric. Laboratory tests initially revealed elevations in creatine kinase (CK) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST).

Iron metabolism following intravenous transfusion with stored versus fresh autologous erythrocyte concentrate in healthy dogs.

OBJECTIVE To determine effects of IV transfusion with fresh (3-day-old) or stored (35-day-old) autologous erythrocyte concentrate on serum labile iron concentration, iron-binding capacity, and protein interaction with iron in dogs. ANIMALS 10 random-source healthy dogs. PROCEDURES Dogs were randomly assigned to receive autologous erythrocyte concentrate stored for 3 days (n = 5) or 35 days (5).

Comparison of the in vitro effects of saline, hypertonic hydroxyethyl starch, hypertonic saline, and two forms of hydroxyethyl starch on whole blood coagulation and platelet function in dogs.

Objective: To compare the in vitro effects of hypertonic solutions and colloids to saline on coagulation in dogs.

Design: In vitro experimental study.

Setting: Veterinary teaching hospital.