Counterclockwise gastric dilatation and volvulus in a dog.

A 6-year-old neutered male golden retriever mix dog was presented for investigation of acute restlessness, increased respiratory effort, non-productive retching, and anorexia. Initial abdominal radiography revealed marked gastric dilation with a normal gastric shape and position, along with mineralized granular material in the pyloric region, consistent with a pyloric outflow obstruction secondary to suspected sand impaction. The dog was stabilized with gastric trocharization and medical management with intravenous fluids, antiemetics, polyethylene glycol a nasogastric tube, and analgesia was initiated.

Ovariohysterectomy and Partial Vaginectomy for Treatment of Cervicovaginitis in a Dog.

A 1-year-old sexually intact female Labrador Retriever was evaluated for malodorous vaginal discharge, lethargy, and vomiting. A diagnosis of pyometra was suspected based on signalment, clinical signs, and abdominal ultrasonography. The dog underwent an exploratory celiotomy revealing a palpably enlarged cervix and edematous, fluid-filled vagina with an otherwise normal uterus.

Examination of laryngeal function of healthy dogs by using sedation protocols with dexmedetomidine.

Objective: To determine the ability to evaluate laryngeal function under sedation with dexmedetomidine alone or in combination with opioids.

Study Design: Randomized, crossover, blinded study.

Animals: Eight adult research hounds weighing 8 to 22.

Internal hemipelvectomy for treatment of obstipation secondary to pelvic malunion in 3 cats.

Pelvic fractures are a common injury in cats, and both surgical and conservative management approaches have been described. One of the major complications of pelvic fractures managed conservatively is narrowing of the pelvic canal. Severe pelvic canal narrowing can result in constipation and subsequent megacolon.

Primary splenic torsion in dogs: 102 cases (1992-2014).

Objective: To determine the percentage of dogs surviving to hospital discharge and identify factors associated with death prior to hospital discharge among dogs undergoing surgery because of primary splenic torsion (PST).

Design: Retrospective case series.

Animals: 102 client-owned dogs.

Intravenous lipid emulsion for treating permethrin toxicosis in a cat.

A 2-year-old cat was presented with acute onset seizures, tremors, and hypersalivation. Permethrin toxicity was diagnosed based on a history of recent flea treatment. Measures were taken to minimize further absorption of permethrin, and methocarbamol and intravenous lipid emulsion were used to control tremors.