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December, 2021RCVS knowledge summary concludes that ventricular tachycardia may be associated with an increase in mortality rates in patients with GDV

Title: Does occurrence of ventricular arrhythmia reduce the survival rate in dogs with gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV)?

Topic: Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV)

November, 2021Implementation of a formal debriefing tool after performing CPR can enable formal identification of the strengths and weaknesses of resuscitation teams and has shown to improve training and care for cardiac arrest patients in people

Title: Implementation of a postarrest debriefing tool in a veterinary university hospital

Topic: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

September, 2021A total of 58.3% of dogs receiving closed chest CPR sustained iatrogenic complications

Title: Retrospective study of gross and histopathologic lesions associated with closed chest cardiopulmonary resuscitation in dogs

Topic: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

June, 2021Gallbladder wall oedema (GBWO), also referred to as the gallbladder halo sign, may be caused by cardiac disease in both dogs and cats and the observation of GBWO during AFAST should prompt the clinician to include echocardiography into their investigation

Title: Thirteen dogs and a cat with ultrasonographically detected gallbladder wall edema associated with cardiac disease

Topic: Congestive heart failure (Acute)

May, 2021The 5th intercostal space left lateral thoracotomy is preferred for most manipulations required for open-chest cardiopulmonary resuscitation in medium-sized dogs

Title: Comparison of left fourth and fifth intercostal space thoracotomy for open-chest cardiopulmonary resuscitation in dogs

Topic: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

April, 2021Two radiographic methods for assessing left atrial enlargement and cardiac remodelling in dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease are compared for diagnostic accuracy

Title: Two radiographic methods for assessing left atrial enlargement and cardiac remodeling in dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease

Topic: Congestive heart failure (Acute)

April, 2021New study establishes reference intervals for thoracic radiographic assessment, echocardiography and cardiac biomarkers in healthy kittens and reported that the vertebral heart score (VHS) was higher than previously reported for healthy adult cats

Title: Reference intervals for radiographic, echocardiographic and N-terminal pro B-type natriuretic peptide values in healthy kittens

Topic: Vertebral heart score (VHS)

April, 2021A new method of radiographic assessment of left atrial size in dogs is introduced called the modified vertebral left atrial size (M-VLAS) which identifies left atrial enlargement more accurately than existing methods

Title: Radiographic quantification of left atrial size in dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease

Topic: Vertebral left atrial size (VLAS)

March, 2021Latest randomised controlled trial concludes that although pimobendan appears safe in cats with HCM, no benefit on 180-day outcome was identified

Title: Effects of pimobendan in cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and recent congestive heart failure: Results of a prospective, double-blind, randomized, nonpivotal, exploratory field study

Topic: Congestive heart failure (Acute)

February, 2021Latest randomised controlled trial concludes that although pimobendan appears safe in cats with HCM, no benefit on 180-day outcome was identified

Title: Effects of pimobendan in cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and recent congestive heart failure: Results of a prospective, double-blind, randomized, nonpivotal, exploratory field study

Topic: Congestive heart failure (Acute)

February, 2021A study in healthy adult Chihuahuas show that breed specific references for radiographic vertebral heart score (VHS) and vertebral left atrial size (VALS) are needed

Title: A radiographic study of breed-specific vertebral heart score and vertebral left atrial size in Chihuahuas

Topic: Vertebral heart score (VHS)

February, 2021A radiographic study of breed-specific vertebral heart score and vertebral left atrial size in Chihuahuas

Title: A radiographic study of breed-specific vertebral heart score and vertebral left atrial size in Chihuahuas

Topic: Vertebral heart score (VHS)

February, 2021Pericardial catheters appear to offer a safe alternative to needle pericardiocentesis and their use was not associated with a higher rate of arrhythmias compared to needle pericardiocentesis alone

Title: Prospective evaluation of pericardial catheter placement versus needle pericardiocentesis in the management of canine pericardial effusion

Topic: Pericardial effusion

January, 2021Lung ultrasound could be considered a practical alternative to repeated thoracic radiography for the monitoring of left sided congestive heart failure in dogs

Title: Utility of point-of-care lung ultrasound for monitoring cardiogenic pulmonary edema in dogs

Topic: Congestive heart failure (Acute)

January, 2021Systematic review into the conservative and surgical management of pericardial effusions in dogs concludes that there is not yet sufficient good quality evidence to recommend one treatment option rather than another

Title: Systematic review of the treatment options for pericardial effusions in dogs

Topic: Pericardial effusion

December, 2020The administration of pimobendan to cats with cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure did not demonstrate a survival benefit but appears well tolerated, regardless of the presence of outflow tract obstruction

Title: Retrospective evaluation of the safety and tolerability of pimobendan in cats with obstructive vs nonobstructive cardiomyopathy

Topic: Congestive heart failure (Acute)

October, 2020Vertebral left atrial size (VLAS) is a repeatable radiographic measurement for quantifying left atrial size and does not appear to be affected by bodyweight, age or sex

Title: Radiographic vertebral left atrial size: A reference interval study in healthy adult dogs

Topic: Vertebral left atrial size (VLAS)

October, 2020Doberman Pinschers with overt dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) and atrial fibrillation (AF) have shorter survival times and higher risk of cardiac-related death than those without AF

Title: The role of atrial fibrillation as a prognostic factor in Doberman pinschers with dilated cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure

Topic: Congestive heart failure (Acute)

September, 2020Torasemide was shown to be effective and safe to use in cats with congestive heart failure (CGF) as a first-line and second-line loop diuretic treatment

Title: Tolerance of torasemide in cats with congestive heart failure: a retrospective study on 21 cases (2016-2019)

Topic: Congestive heart failure (Acute)

September, 2020Torasemide is shown to be noninferior to furosemide as first line oral (PO) treatment for new onset congestive heart failure (CHF) caused by degenerative mitral valve disease (DMVD) in dogs. It also has the advantage of increased owner compliance (due to once daily dosing) and less than half the risk of cardiac death, euthanasia or worsening CHF compared to furosemide

Title: Efficacy of oral torasemide in dogs with degenerative mitral valve disease and new onset congestive heart failure: The CARPODIEM study

Topic: Congestive heart failure (Acute)

August, 2020FOCUS evaluation of basic cardiac structure and LA:Ao by trained emergency clinicians improved accuracy of diagnosis compared to physical examination in cats with respiratory distress

Title: Focused cardiac ultrasound and point‐of‐care NT‐proBNP assay in the emergency room for differentiation of cardiac and noncardiac causes of respiratory distress in cats

Topic: Congestive heart failure (Acute)

August, 2020First report to describe the successful use of amiodarone in a cat experiencing persistent ventricular tachycardia, having been resuscitated from cardiopulmonary arrest (CPA) secondary to ventricular fibrillation

Title: Successful management of ventricular fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia using defibrillation and intravenous amiodarone therapy in a cat

Topic: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

July, 2020Myocardial cell injury, reflected by increased cTnI concentrations and Ventricular arrhythmias are common after European adder (V berus) envenomation in dogs. Prolonged electrocardiography monitoring is advised, particularly where cTnI is increased but arrhythmias appear to be well tolerated in this population of dogs with 92% resolving without anti-arrhythmic therapy

Title: Ambulatory electrocardiography and serum cardiac troponin I measurement in 21 dogs envenomated by the European adder (Vipera berus)

Topic: Adder (Snake) bite

Critical care medicine

September, 2025

Title: Median blood lactate values are elevated in dogs presenting with acute seizure activity:

Topic: Status epilepticus

August, 2025

Title: Associations Among Various Physical Parameters and the Axillary-to-Rectal Temperature Difference in Dogs and Cats.

Topic: Heat-related illness / heatstroke (Canine)

August, 2025

Title: Comparison of etiology and outcome of dogs undergoing cardiopulmonary resuscitation with different conformation: the Shepherd versus the Bulldog.

Topic: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

August, 2025

Title: Prevalence and characteristics of adverse reactions in dogs donating blood.

Topic: Blood product transfusions (Canine)

July, 2025

Title: Retrospective Evaluation of Risk Factors and Outcome in Dogs With and Without Fluid Overload During Hospitalization.

Topic: Fluid therapy - Approach and plan

April, 2025

Title: Post‐Cardiopulmonary Arrest Care and Functional Outcomes in Dogs and Cats Surviving to Hospital Discharge Since Publication of the RECOVER Guidelines: 2012–2022.

Topic: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

March, 2025

Title: Retrospective evaluation of enteral nutrition supplementation in 295 hospitalized dogs and cats (2014–2023).

Topic: Naso-oesophageal and nasogastric feeding tubes

February, 2025

Title: Effects of postoperative hyperbaric oxygen therapy on hematological and biochemical parameters in patients diagnosed with pyometra in sepsis.

Topic: Pyometra (Canine)

February, 2025

Title: Retrospective evaluation of dexamethasone for treatment of suspected critical illness-related corticosteroid insufficiency in dogs with septic shock (2017–2022): 60 cases.

Topic: Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and sepsis

January, 2025

Title: Triage body temperature predicts outcome in cats at emergency department admission: a retrospective study of 1440 cases (January 2018 to December 2021)

Topic: Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and sepsis

January, 2025

Title: Assessment of shock index in healthy cats and in cats presenting to an emergency room with shock

Topic: Shock

January, 2025

Title: Tranexamic acid stops hyperfibrinolysis in dogs with hemorrhagic shock: a randomized, controlled clinical trial.

Topic: Haemoperitoneum

January, 2025

Title: Nucleated red blood cells for characterization of systemic inflammatory response syndrome in dogs.

Topic: Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and sepsis

January, 2025

Title: An exploratory study on the effect of rescuer team size on basic and advanced life support technical skills in a high-fidelity simulation of canine cardiopulmonary arrest.

Topic: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

August, 2024

Title: Feline acute patient physiologic and laboratory evaluation scores and other prognostic factors in cats with first-time diabetic ketoacidosis

Topic: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS)

July, 2024Journal club

Title: 2024 AAHA Fluid Therapy Guidelines for Dogs and Cats

Topic: Dehydration

July, 2024

Title: Effect of continuous positive airway pressure helmet on respiratory function following surgical procedures in brachycephalic dogs: A randomized controlled trial.

Topic: Oxygen therapy

July, 2024

Title: Improved predictability is needed for calculators used to preoperatively determine the etiology of splenic masses in dogs: an external validation study of the HeLP score and T-STAT.

Topic: Haemoperitoneum

July, 2024Journal club

Title: Complication rates associated with nasoesophageal versus nasogastric feeding tube placement in dogs and cats: a randomised controlled trial.

Topic: Naso-oesophageal and nasogastric feeding tubes

July, 2024Journal club

Title: Prothrombin and activated partial thromboplastin times, thromboelastography, hematocrit, and platelet count in a feline hemorrhage/over-resuscitation model using lactated Ringer's solution or 6% tetrastarch 130/0.4

Topic:

June, 2024

Title: Thromboelastometry for assessment of hemostasis and disease severity in 42 dogs with naturally-occurring heatstroke

Topic: Heat-related illness / heatstroke (Canine)

June, 2024

Title: Epidemiology of heat-related illness in dogs under UK emergency veterinary care in 2022.

Topic: Heat-related illness / heatstroke (Canine)

June, 2024

Title: 2024 RECOVER Guidelines: Updated treatment recommendations for CPR in dogs and cats.

Topic: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

April, 2024

Title: New-onset organ dysfunction as a screening tool for the identification of sepsis and outcome prediction in dogs with systemic inflammation.

Topic: Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and sepsis

April, 2024

Title: Performance evaluation of a Test&Treat rapid detection kit for the diagnosis of septic effusions in dogs and cats.

Topic: Septic peritonitis

March, 2024

Title: Is the shock index a useful prognostic indicator for dogs experiencing shock?

Topic: Shock

March, 2024

Title: Diagnostic utility of the total nucleated cell count for differentiation of septic and sterile peritoneal effusions in dogs

Topic: Septic peritonitis

December, 2023

Title: Acute kidney injury is common in dogs with septic peritonitis and is associated with increased mortality

Topic: Septic peritonitis

December, 2023

Title: Usefulness of an auditory aid to improve chest compression rate accuracy during cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Topic: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

December, 2023

Title: Incidence and risk factors of heat-related illness in dogs from New South Wales, Australia (1997-2017).

Topic: Heat-related illness / heatstroke (Canine)

November, 2023

Title: The effect of doxapram on survival and APGAR score in newborn puppies delivered by elective caesarean: A randomized controlled trial.

Topic: Neonatal resuscitation

November, 2023

Title: Acid-base and electrolyte evaluation in dogs with upper GI obstruction: 115 dogs (2015-2021).

Topic: Small intestinal foreign body

October, 2023

Title: Establishment of reference intervals for ultrasonographically derived caudal vena cava parameters from 110 healthy, lightly sedated cats.

Topic: Shock

October, 2023

Title: Tolerability of naso‐esophageal feeding tubes in dogs and cats at home: Retrospective review of 119 cases.

Topic: Naso-oesophageal and nasogastric feeding tubes

October, 2023

Title: Comparison of 4 point-of-care techniques to detect correct positioning of nasogastric tubes in dogs (2020-2021).

Topic: Naso-oesophageal and nasogastric feeding tubes

October, 2023

Title: Retrospective evaluation of hypersensitivity reactions and anaphylaxis in dogs (2003-2014): 86 cases

Topic: Anaphylaxis

October, 2023

Title: Prevalence and factors associated with initial and subsequent shockable cardiac arrest rhythms and their association with patient outcomes in dogs and cats undergoing cardiopulmonary resuscitation: A RECOVER registry study

Topic: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

October, 2023

Title: Cardiac Troponin I and Electrocardiographic Evaluation in Hospitalized Cats with Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome.

Topic: Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and sepsis

October, 2023

Title: Outcomes, including death, in dogs with pneumothorax following nasogastric feeding tube misplacement in the tracheobronchial tree: 13 cases (2017-2022).

Topic: Naso-oesophageal and nasogastric feeding tubes

July, 2023

Title: Cooling Methods Used to Manage Heat-Related Illness in Dogs Presented to Primary Care Veterinary Practices during 2016-2018 in the UK

Topic:

July, 2023

Title: Biomarkers of endothelial activation and inflammation in dogs with organ dysfunction secondary to sepsis

Topic: Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and sepsis

June, 2023

Title: Retrospective evaluation of fresh platelet concentrate administration in dogs: Patient characteristics, outcomes, and transfusion practices in 189 transfusion episodes (2008-2019)

Topic: Blood product transfusions (Canine)

April, 2023

Title: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation outcomes of dogs and cats at a veterinary teaching hospital before and after publication of the RECOVER guidelines.

Topic: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

April, 2023

Title: Evaluating the clinical utility of the systemic inflammatory response syndrome criteria in dogs and cats presenting to an emergency department

Topic: Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and sepsis

March, 2023

Title: Aetiology, clinical parameters and outcome in 113 dogs surgically treated for septic peritonitis (2004-2020)

Topic: Septic peritonitis

March, 2023

Title: Clinicopathologic and gastrointestinal effects of administration of prednisone, prednisone with omeprazole, or prednisone with probiotics to dogs: A double-blind randomized trial

Topic: Immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA)

March, 2023

Title: Evaluation of cardiac troponin I as a predictor of death in critically ill cats

Topic: Congestive heart failure (Acute)

March, 2023

Title: Association of point-of-care blood variables obtained from dogs and cats during cardiopulmonary resuscitation and following return of spontaneous circulation with patient outcomes.

Topic: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

March, 2023

Title: Reassessment Campaign on Veterinary Resuscitation (RECOVER) Initiative small animal CPR registry report 2016-2021.

Topic: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

March, 2023

Title: Retrospective evaluation of acute hyperkalemia of unknown origin during general anesthesia in dogs

Topic: Hyperkalaemia

March, 2023

Title: Retrospective Study Evaluating Surgical Treatment and Outcome in Dogs with Septic Peritonitis Secondary to Neoplasia

Topic: Septic peritonitis

February, 2023

Title: High-flow nasal cannula improves hypoxemia in dogs failing conventional oxygen therapy

Topic: Oxygen therapy

January, 2023

Title: Evaluation of the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratios in critically ill dogs

Topic: Haemoperitoneum

January, 2023

Title: Caudal vena cava measurements and fluid responsiveness in hospitalized cats with compromised hemodynamics and tissue hypoperfusion

Topic: Shock

January, 2023

Title: Retrospective evaluation of the use of small-bore wire-guided catheters for the management of peritoneal effusion in cats and dogs

Topic: Abdominocentesis

November, 2022

Title: Gastric dilatation volvulus in dogs: utility of lactate as a predictor of survival

Topic: Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV)

October, 2022

Title: Prognostic value of lactate in cats presented in respiratory distress to the emergency room

Topic: Lactate

October, 2022Study finds that although complications of feeding tubes in cats were frequent, they were mostly mild, easily managed and did not preclude feeding tube use

Title: Use of feeding tubes in 112 cats in an internal medicine referral service (2015-2020)

Topic: Naso-oesophageal and nasogastric feeding tubes

August, 2022

Title: Detection of frequent neutrophil misclassification by the ProCyte Dx in sick dogs and how to avoid it

Topic: Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and sepsis

July, 2022

Title: Use of extracorporeal therapy in a dog with heatstroke

Topic: Heat-related illness / heatstroke (Canine)

April, 2022Large study in cats confirms that stress hyperglycaemia is associated with systemic inflammatory response syndrome and seems to be a negative prognostic indicator in sick non-diabetic cats

Title: Prevalence, association with systemic inflammatory response syndrome and outcome of stress hyperglycaemia in sick cats

Topic: Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and sepsis

February, 2022A large study of dogs and cats admitted to an ER demonstrated that substantial increases in plasma lactate over the 6 hours following admission were associated with high mortality and a delta lactate > 4.5 mmol/L was 100% specific for death

Title: Retrospective evaluation of the prognostic utility of plasma lactate concentration and serial lactate measurements in dogs and cats presented to the emergency room (January 2012 - December 2016): 4863 cases

Topic: Lactate

January, 2022Dogs diagnosed with septic peritonitis and other causes of surgically treated sepsis with a quick sequential [sepsis-related] organ failure assessment score (qSOFA) ≥ 2 may have a higher risk of in-hospital mortality

Title: Retrospective evaluation of the prognostic utility of quick sequential organ failure assessment scores in dogs with surgically treated sepsis (2011-2018): 204 cases

Topic: Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and sepsis

December, 2021Study shows that vasoconstrictive shock is more common than vasodilatory shock in dogs with anaphylaxis

Title: Clinical characteristics of two-hundred thirty-two dogs (2006-2018) treated for suspected anaphylaxis in Perth, Western Australia

Topic: Anaphylaxis

Title: Implementation of a postarrest debriefing tool in a veterinary university hospital

Topic: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

November, 2021Clothes dryer-induced heat stroke in three cats

Title: Clothes dryer-induced heat stroke in three cats

Topic: Heat-related illness / heatstroke (Canine)

October, 2021Case report describes two fatalities caused by misplaced nasogastric feeding tubes and highlights both the risk factors for feeding tube complications and the methods to prevent future fatalities

Title: Fatal Complications of Nasogastric Tube Misplacement in Two Dogs

Topic: Naso-oesophageal and nasogastric feeding tubes

October, 2021Study describes the clinicopathological findings, management and outcome of 11 cats with refeeding syndrome (RS) following prolonged starvation.

Title: Retrospective evaluation of refeeding syndrome in cats: 11 cases (2013-2019)

Topic: Refeeding syndrome (RFS)

September, 2021A total of 58.3% of dogs receiving closed chest CPR sustained iatrogenic complications

Title: Retrospective study of gross and histopathologic lesions associated with closed chest cardiopulmonary resuscitation in dogs

Topic: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

July, 2021Bolus fluid resuscitation effectively increases blood pressure in hypotensive cats; however, it does not result in normalisation of blood pressure, heart rate, or body temperature in the majority of cases

Title: Effectiveness of intravenous fluid resuscitation in hypotensive cats: 82 cases (2012-2019)

Topic: Shock

June, 2021Study shows that serial lactate concentration is superior to single admission lactate concentration in predicting mortality in dogs with shock and questions the ability of the APPLEfast score to discriminate between hospital survivors and non survivors in this population of dogs

Title: Prospective evaluation of plasma lactate parameters for prognosticating dogs with shock

Topic: Lactate

May, 2021The 5th intercostal space left lateral thoracotomy is preferred for most manipulations required for open-chest cardiopulmonary resuscitation in medium-sized dogs

Title: Comparison of left fourth and fifth intercostal space thoracotomy for open-chest cardiopulmonary resuscitation in dogs

Topic: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

May, 2021Despite a higher baseline risk of mortality, no difference in survival was found in dogs with septic shock treated with hydrocortisone versus those not treated

Title: Retrospective evaluation of the use of hydrocortisone for treatment of suspected critical illness–related corticosteroid insufficiency (CIRCI) in dogs with septic shock (2010–2017): 47 cases

Topic: Septic peritonitis

May, 2021Study suggests early antibiotic administration and enteral nutrition are important determinants of outcome in canine septic shock

Title: Clinical features and outcome of septic shock in dogs: 37 Cases (2008-2015)

Topic: Septic peritonitis

May, 2021No difference was found in the rate of resolution of signs between dogs treated with diphenhydramine alone vs in combination with dexamethasone sodium phosphate (SP) as part of initial treatment for the uncomplicated allergic reaction

Title: Retrospective review of diphenhydramine versus diphenhydramine plus glucocorticoid for treatment of uncomplicated allergic reaction in dogs

Topic: Anaphylaxis

April, 2021The commonly used SIRS criteria may not be good for identifying dogs with acute haemorrhagic diarrhoea syndrome that are in need of antimicrobial treatment, in particular when they are hypovolaemic

Title: A retrospective study of 237 dogs hospitalized with suspected acute hemorrhagic diarrhea syndrome: Disease severity, treatment, and outcome

Topic: Acute haemorrhagic diarrhoea syndrome (AHDS)

March, 2021In dogs with presumptive sepsis, hypophosphataemia was not associated with outcome

Title: Hypophosphatemia in Dogs with Presumptive Sepsis: A Retrospective Study (2008–2018)

Topic: Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and sepsis

March, 2021Azotaemic dogs receiving haemodialysis have a higher risk of oesophagostomy tube complications most probably relating to the presence of a neck bandage and associated poor stoma site hygiene

Title: Oesophagostomy tube complications in azotaemic dogs: 139 cases (2015 to 2019)

Topic: Oesophagostomy tube (O-tube)

February, 2021Anaphylaxis-related hemoperitoneum in 11 dogs

Title: Anaphylaxis-related hemoperitoneum in 11 dogs

Topic: Anaphylaxis

February, 2021A study showed that the frequency of AFAST fluid positive sites was much higher than expected in healthy adult dogs. This may have implications for the interpretation of these scores in the clinical setting

Title: The expected frequency and amount of free peritoneal fluid estimated using the abdominal FAST-applied abdominal fluid scores in healthy adult and juvenile dogs

Topic: Haemoperitoneum

February, 2021Fluid resuscitation with hydroxyethyl starch 130/0.4 or a three-fold greater volume of isotonic crystalloid solution resulted in significant changes in both standard coagulation parameters and ROTEM assays in dogs presenting with spontaneous haemoperitoneum and the ROTEM effects were more pronounced after HES

Title: A prospective randomized open‐label trial on the comparative effects of 6% hydroxyethyl starch 130/0.4 versus polyionic isotonic crystalloids on coagulation parameters in dogs with spontaneous hemoperitoneum

Topic: Haemoperitoneum

December, 2020Blood samples analysed for lactate after a delay of greater than 7.5 minutes at room temperature in dogs should be interpreted with caution

Title: Effect of time until sample analysis on lactate in dogs with shock

Topic: Shock

December, 2020Finding a cerebrospinal fluid lactate concentration above the current reference interval (>2.5 mmol/l) in dogs with seizures, may be a useful, rapid way to identify dogs at risk for structural epilepsy

Title: Cerebrospinal fluid lactate concentrations in dogs with seizure disorders

Topic: Status epilepticus

December, 2020Shock Index is associated with mortality in canine vehicular trauma patients and can help clinicians identify critical patients that require more intensive monitoring and intervention

Title: Shock index is associated with mortality in canine vehicular trauma patients

Topic: Shock

December, 2020The rectal-interdigital temperature gradient (RITG) may serve as a diagnostic marker of circulatory shock in dogs

Title: Evaluation of the rectal-interdigital temperature gradient as a diagnostic marker of shock in dogs

Topic: Shock

November, 2020

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September, 2020Non diabetic dogs evaluated in the emergency room (ER) with shock or hyperlactataemia had higher blood glucose (BG) values than those with normal perfusion and plasma lactate concentrations suggesting the existence of physiologic stress hyperglycaemia in this species

Title: Etiology and prognosis for dogs with abnormal blood glucose concentrations evaluated in an emergency room

Topic: Shock

August, 2020Hypotensive dogs and cats with severe azotaemia have lower plasma lactate concentrations compared to hypotensive non-azotaemic dogs and cats which may have implications when using lactate as a guide for resuscitation and vasopressor therapy

Title: Retrospective evaluation of the influence of azotemia on plasma lactate concentrations in hypotensive dogs and cats (2008‐2018): 337 cases

Topic: Acute kidney injury (AKI)

August, 2020A new technique of endoscopic placement of a 2 step oesophageal/jejunal (OJ) feeding tube is described and can be recommended as a method for early nutritional support in dogs with severe uraemia

Title: Evaluation of a novel non‐surgical post‐pyloric feeding technique in dogs with severe acute kidney injury

Topic: Acute kidney injury (AKI)

August, 2020Clinically relevant dose of hypertonic saline (7.5% NaCl) at 5 ml/kg does not affect whole blood coagulation significantly in healthy beagles

Title: Effect of 7.5% hypertonic saline solution on whole blood coagulation in healthy dogs using thromboelastography

Topic: Shock

August, 2020High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC ) oxygen therapy may have a role as a non-invasive respiratory support modality that can bridge the gap between traditional oxygen supplementation and invasive mechanical ventilation

Title: High‐flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy in acute hypoxemic respiratory failure in 22 dogs requiring oxygen support escalation

Topic: Oxygen therapy

August, 2020Application of high flow nasal cannula (HFNC) oxygen therapy during recovery from anaesthesia, in dogs with obstructive upper airway breathing, may result in improved airflow during times of somnolent obstructive breathing

Title: Preliminary evaluation of the use of high-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy during recovery from general anesthesia in dogs with obstructive upper airway breathing

Topic: Oxygen therapy

Title: Successful management of ventricular fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia using defibrillation and intravenous amiodarone therapy in a cat

Topic: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Diagnostic imaging

April, 2025

Title: Effects of age on accuracy of advanced imaging modalities in identifying intervertebral disc extrusions in Dachshunds.

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

February, 2025

Title: Abdominal fluid score as a predictor of transfusion needs and outcome in cats following trauma.

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January, 2025

Title: Ultrasound biometry for estimating delivery dates in small and medium breed cats.

Topic: Caesarean section

January, 2025

Title: Radiographic findings in dogs with 360 degrees gastric dilatation and volvulus.

Topic: Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV)

October, 2024

Title: Clinical features and outcome of dogs and cats with gastrointestinal pneumatosis: 30 cases (2010-2021).

Topic: Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV)

October, 2024

Title: Point of care ultrasound measurement of paralumbar caudal vena cava diameter and caudal vena cava to aortic ratio in hypovolemic dogs.

Topic: POCUS (abdomen)

October, 2024

Title: Cystine and urate cystoliths in dogs are frequently visible on radiographs prior to surgical or nonsurgical removal.

Topic: Urethral obstruction (Canine)

September, 2024

Title: Feline friendly POCUS: how to implement it into your daily practice.

Topic: POCUS (thorax): overview

July, 2024

Title: Radiographic identification of challenging gastrointestinal tract foreign bodies: a descriptive study of how appearance varies in air versus water to aid interpretation.

Topic: Small intestinal foreign body

July, 2024

Title: Potential prognostic indicators in dogs with advanced heart failure secondary to myxomatous mitral valve disease.

Topic: Congestive heart failure (Acute)

June, 2024

Title: Retrospective evaluation of the agreement between thoracic point-of-care ultrasound and thoracic radiographs in cats with recent trauma: 111 cats.

Topic: POCUS (thorax): overview

April, 2024

Title: Evaluation of B-lines with 2 point-of-care lung ultrasound protocols in cats with radiographically normal lungs.

Topic: POCUS (thorax): TFAST and VetBLUE

March, 2024

Title: Right versus left lateral recumbent radiographs for assessment of the cardiac silhouette in dogs.

Topic: Congestive heart failure (Acute)

January, 2024

Title: Determination of radiographic vertebral heart score and vertebral left atrial size cutoffs based on echocardiographic left atrial size in dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease.

Topic: Congestive heart failure (Acute)

November, 2023

Title: Utility of vertebral left atrial size and vertebral heart size to aid detection of congestive heart failure in dogs with respiratory signs.

Topic: Congestive heart failure (Acute)

November, 2023

Title: Using ultrasonography for verifying feeding tube placements in cats.

Topic: Naso-oesophageal and nasogastric feeding tubes

October, 2023

Title: Left atrial measurement in lateral versus sternal recumbency in cats undergoing focused cardiac ultrasound examination.

Topic: POCUS (thorax): TFAST and VetBLUE

October, 2023

Title: Establishment of reference intervals for ultrasonographically derived caudal vena cava parameters from 110 healthy, lightly sedated cats.

Topic: Shock

October, 2023

Title: Comparison of 4 point-of-care techniques to detect correct positioning of nasogastric tubes in dogs (2020-2021).

Topic: Naso-oesophageal and nasogastric feeding tubes

October, 2023

Title: Assessment of a standing position during abdominal point-of-care ultrasound on abdominal fluid score in dogs

Topic: POCUS (abdomen)

September, 2023

Title: Radiographic and ultrasonographic appearance of a jejunal torsion-volvulus in a dog.

Topic: Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV)

September, 2023

Title: Computed tomographic evaluation of pancreatic perfusion in 10 dogs with acute pancreatitis

Topic: Pancreatitis (Acute canine)

September, 2023

Title: The most common types of uroliths larger than 1 mm are readily visible and accurately measured in an in vitro setting mimicking the canine abdomen using digital radiography

Topic: Urethral obstruction (Canine)

September, 2023

Title: Abdominal perfusion in canine patients with pyometra and sepsis evaluated by Doppler and contrast-enhanced ultrasound

Topic: Pyometra (Canine)

September, 2023

Title: Radiographic findings of cardiopulmonary structures can predict hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure in cats

Topic: Congestive heart failure (Acute)

September, 2023

Title: Preoperative computed tomography, surgical treatment and long-term outcomes of dogs with abscesses on migrating vegetal foreign bodies and oropharyngeal stick injuries: 39 cases (2010-2021

Topic: Pyothorax

July, 2023

Title: Retrospective evaluation of the diagnostic utility of computed tomography in dogs with nontraumatic hemoperitoneum: 26 cases (2015–2020)

Topic: Haemoperitoneum

May, 2023

Title: Case report: Intracranial and spinal subarachnoid hemorrhage in a dog with Angiostrongylosis

Topic: Angiostrongylus vasorum (Lungworm)

May, 2023

Title: The heart to single vertebra ratio: A new objective method for radiographic assessment of cardiac silhouette size in dogs

Topic: Congestive heart failure (Acute)

April, 2023

Title: Selected hematological, biochemical, and echocardiographic variables as predictors of survival in canine patients with myxomatous mitral valve disease and congestive heart failure

Topic: Congestive heart failure (Acute)

January, 2023

Title: Ultrasonographic quantitative evaluation of acute and chronic renal disease using the renal cortical thickness to aorta ratio in dogs

Topic: Acute kidney injury (AKI)

January, 2023

Title: Caudal vena cava measurements and fluid responsiveness in hospitalized cats with compromised hemodynamics and tissue hypoperfusion

Topic: Shock

December, 2022

Title: Ultrasonographic findings of feline aortic thromboembolism

Topic: Feline aortic thromboembolism (FATE)

December, 2022

Title: Radiographic features of cardiogenic pulmonary oedema in cats with left-sided cardiac disease: 71 cases

Topic: Congestive heart failure (Acute)

December, 2022

Title: Diagnostic imaging findings in a referral population of dogs diagnosed with immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia: 50 cases (2015-2018)

Topic: Immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA)

November, 2022

Title: Characterization of clinicopathologic and abdominal ultrasound findings in dogs with glucocorticoid deficient hypoadrenocorticism

Topic: Hypoadrenocorticism (Addisonian crisis)

September, 2022

Title: The wedge sign: A possible lung ultrasound sign for pulmonary thromboembolism

Topic: POCUS (thorax): TFAST and VetBLUE

August, 2022

Title: Ultrasonographic assessment of the renal size using a kidney length to vertebral body length ratio in cats

Topic: Ureteral obstruction (UO)

July, 2022

Title: Serial evaluation of thoracic radiographs and acute phase proteins in dogs with pneumonia

Topic: Aspiration pneumonia

March, 2022Resolution of lung consolidations on lung ultrasound and normalisation of C-reactive protein concentrations seem to be the monitoring tools that most closely follow clinical findings compatible with aspiration pneumonia in dogs

Title: Comparison of lung ultrasound, chest radiographs, C-reactive protein, and clinical findings in dogs treated for aspiration pneumonia

Topic: Aspiration pneumonia

December, 2021RCVS knowledge summary concludes that computed tomography is likely sufficient for the diagnosis and surgical planning of intervertebral disc disease in Dachshunds

Title: Evaluating the reliability of computed tomography for the diagnosis of intervertebral disc extrusion in dogs

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

November, 2021New study describes the CT findings, management and short-term outcome of a large population of canine pyothorax cases and reports that mortality is low and that most dogs that died, did so within 48 hours of hospitalisation regardless of management type

Title: CT findings, management and short-term outcome of dogs with pyothorax: 101 cases (2010 - 2019)

Topic: Pyothorax

November, 2021An increase in the length difference between kidneys can indicate ureteral obstruction, but cannot predict outcome for “big kidney, little kidney” (BKLK) cats

Title: Evaluation of and the prognostic factors for cats with big kidney-little kidney syndrome

Topic: Ureteral obstruction (UO)

October, 2021Absence of significant renal pelvis dilation does not rule out ureteral obstruction in cats

Title: Minimal renal pelvis dilation in cats diagnosed with benign ureteral obstruction by antegrade pyelography: a retrospective study of 82 cases (2012-2018)

Topic: Ureteral obstruction (UO)

Title: Thirteen dogs and a cat with ultrasonographically detected gallbladder wall edema associated with cardiac disease

Topic: Congestive heart failure (Acute)

June, 2021Value of thoracic and abdominal screening in dogs with neurological signs

Title: Value of thoracic and abdominal screening in dogs with neurological signs

Topic: Thoracic radiography (normal appearance)

June, 2021Mild splenomegaly should be expected in cats following i/m sedation with alfaxalone 2 mg/kg and butorphanol 0.2 mg/kg

Title: Effects of Butorphanol With Alfaxalone or Dexmedetomidine on Feline Splenic Size and Appearance on Ultrasound and Computed Tomography

Topic: Haemoperitoneum

June, 2021Study showed that only 17.1% of cats and dogs with small intestinal dilation, regardless of severity of dilation or extent of small intestine affected, resolved with medical management alone

Title: Influence of repeat abdominal radiographs on the resolution of mechanical obstruction and gastrointestinal foreign material in dogs and cats

Topic: Small intestinal foreign body

May, 2021In cats presenting with urethral obstruction, survey radiography performed before unobstructing the urethra helps identify causes and locations for urethral obstruction, compared with survey radiography performed after unobstructing the urethra

Title: Radiographic diagnoses in 80 cats before and 73 cats after unobstructing the urethra

Topic: Urethral obstruction (Feline)

May, 2021Gorilla Glue ingestion found to be an uncommon cause of gastrointestinal obstruction in dogs with a radiographic appearance that is similar to undigested kibble

Title: Gorilla Glue Ingestion in Dogs: 22 Cases (2005–2019)

Topic: Small intestinal foreign body

May, 2021Thoracic ultrasonography might offer a safe, rapid and relatively accurate diagnostic test for diagnosis of angiostrongylosis in young adult dogs with respiratory distress living in endemic areas

Title: Utility of thoracic ultrasonography in a rapid diagnosis of angiostrongylosis in young dogs presenting with respiratory distress

Topic: Angiostrongylus vasorum (Lungworm)

April, 2021Two radiographic methods for assessing left atrial enlargement and cardiac remodelling in dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease are compared for diagnostic accuracy

Title: Two radiographic methods for assessing left atrial enlargement and cardiac remodeling in dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease

Topic: Congestive heart failure (Acute)

Title: Reference intervals for radiographic, echocardiographic and N-terminal pro B-type natriuretic peptide values in healthy kittens

Topic: Vertebral heart score (VHS)

Title: Radiographic quantification of left atrial size in dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease

Topic: Vertebral left atrial size (VLAS)

April, 2021Early computed tomography (CT) in dogs following traumatic brain injury (TBI) has limited value in predicting short-term prognosis

Title: Early CT in dogs following traumatic brain injury has limited value in predicting short-term prognosis

Topic: Head trauma / traumatic brain injury (TBI)

March, 2021Vet BLUE, when performed by vets with basic training has a good overall specificity but poor sensitivity for the detection of alveolar-interstitial syndrome (AIS) when compared to CT

Title: Diagnostic accuracy of a lung ultrasound protocol (Vet BLUE) for detection of pleural fluid, pneumothorax and lung pathology in dogs and cats

Topic: Pleural effusion

February, 2021A study in healthy adult Chihuahuas show that breed specific references for radiographic vertebral heart score (VHS) and vertebral left atrial size (VALS) are needed

Title: A radiographic study of breed-specific vertebral heart score and vertebral left atrial size in Chihuahuas

Topic: Vertebral heart score (VHS)

February, 2021The utility of abdominal ultrasound for the detection of grossly identifiable lesions in dogs with non-traumatic haemoperitoneum appears limited

Title: Diagnostic utility of abdominal ultrasonography for evaluation of dogs with nontraumatic hemoabdomen: 94 cases (2014-2017)

Topic: Haemoperitoneum

February, 2021A radiographic study of breed-specific vertebral heart score and vertebral left atrial size in Chihuahuas

Title: A radiographic study of breed-specific vertebral heart score and vertebral left atrial size in Chihuahuas

Topic: Vertebral heart score (VHS)

February, 2021The finding of a peripheral hypoechoic band associated with central emphysema in a non-collapsed lung on ultrasound is strongly suggestive of lung lobe torsion

Title: Lung lobe torsion in 15 dogs: Peripheral band sign on ultrasound

Topic: Pleural effusion

Title: The expected frequency and amount of free peritoneal fluid estimated using the abdominal FAST-applied abdominal fluid scores in healthy adult and juvenile dogs

Topic: Haemoperitoneum

January, 2021Lung ultrasound could be considered a practical alternative to repeated thoracic radiography for the monitoring of left sided congestive heart failure in dogs

Title: Utility of point-of-care lung ultrasound for monitoring cardiogenic pulmonary edema in dogs

Topic: Congestive heart failure (Acute)

January, 2021Association of magnetic resonance assessed disc degeneration and late clinical recurrence in dogs treated surgically for thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusions

Title: Association of magnetic resonance assessed disc degeneration and late clinical recurrence in dogs treated surgically for thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusions

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

January, 2021Aspiration pneumonia should be suspected in cats with a concurrent history of gastrointestinal disease presenting with tachypnoea of short duration

Title: Clinicopathologic and radiographic features in 33 cats with aspiration and 26 cats with bronchopneumonia (2007-2017)

Topic: Aspiration pneumonia

December, 2020Computed tomography in two recumbencies aids the identification of pulmonary bullae in dogs with spontaneous pneumothorax

Title: Computed tomography in two recumbencies aides in the identification of pulmonary bullae in dogs with spontaneous pneumothorax

Topic: Pneumothorax

November, 2020Lung ultrasound has a high sensitivity for diagnosis of pulmonary contusions when compared to “gold standard” thoracic CT in dogs with vehicle trauma

Title: Diagnosis of pulmonary contusions with point-of-care lung ultrasonography and thoracic radiography compared to thoracic computed tomography in dogs with motor vehicle trauma: 29 cases (2017-2018)

Topic: POCUS (thorax): TFAST and VetBLUE

November, 2020Large study provides estimates for the prevalence of idiopathic epilepsy and structural epilepsy in dogs undergoing MRI for the investigation of epileptic seizures

Title: Estimation of the prevalence of idiopathic epilepsy and structural epilepsy in a general population of 900 dogs undergoing MRI for epileptic seizures

Topic: Status epilepticus

October, 2020Vertebral left atrial size (VLAS) is a repeatable radiographic measurement for quantifying left atrial size and does not appear to be affected by bodyweight, age or sex

Title: Radiographic vertebral left atrial size: A reference interval study in healthy adult dogs

Topic: Vertebral left atrial size (VLAS)

October, 2020Transpalpebral ultrasonographic measurement of the optic nerve sheath diameter is a non-invasive, low cost method that may serve as an additional tool to help identify cats with intracranial haemorrhage (ICH) where invasive measurement of intracranial pressure (ICP) is contraindicated or unavailable

Title: Repeatability of ultrasound examination of the optic nerve sheath diameter in the adult cat: comparison between healthy cats and cats suffering from presumed intracranial hypertension

Topic: Head trauma / traumatic brain injury (TBI)

September, 2020Pneumocolonography (infusion of air into the rectum) is a simple, rapid, low morbidity test that can be done in cases of suspected colonic torsion in dogs. Many cases will show an abrupt tapering of the large bowel but it may be of minimal diagnostic value in mild cases

Title: Colonic torsion in 4 Great Danes

Topic: Intussusception

August, 2020FOCUS evaluation of basic cardiac structure and LA:Ao by trained emergency clinicians improved accuracy of diagnosis compared to physical examination in cats with respiratory distress

Title: Focused cardiac ultrasound and point‐of‐care NT‐proBNP assay in the emergency room for differentiation of cardiac and noncardiac causes of respiratory distress in cats

Topic: Congestive heart failure (Acute)

July, 2020No single clinical sign, radiographic finding or laboratory diagnostic test can be used to distinguish between feline asthma and chronic bronchitis

Title: No single clinical sign, radiographic finding or laboratory diagnostic test can be used to distinguish between feline asthma and chronic bronchitis

Topic: Feline asthma (Acute)

Emergency surgery

July, 2025

Title: Neonatal blood lactate as a predictor of early survival in puppies delivered by emergency cesarean section.

Topic: Neonatal resuscitation

July, 2025

Title: Comparative efficacy of gambee and single interrupted suture patterns in reducing complications after canine enterotomy.

Topic: Enterotomy and enterectomy (key surgical considerations)

May, 2025

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April, 2025

Title: Comparison of removal of intestinal foreign bodies using orogastric retrieval techniques versus gastrotomies in dogs and cats.

Topic: Small intestinal foreign body

April, 2025

Title: Veterinary Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (Vet-ERAS) Program in Dogs Undergoing Emergency Laparotomy.

Topic: Small intestinal foreign body

March, 2025

Title: Effect of local epidural application of methylprednisolone acetate on time to ambulation in non-ambulatory dogs with thoracolumbar intervertebral disc disease: A prospective randomised, blinded control trial.

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

January, 2025

Title: Evaluation of early and systematic ultrasound examination to determine postoperative dehiscence after small intestinal surgery (114 cases in dogs and cats)

Topic: Small intestinal foreign body

November, 2024

Title: Stapled functional end-to-end intestinal anastomosis with endovascular gastrointestinal anastomosis staplers in cats and small dogs.

Topic: Small intestinal foreign body

November, 2024

Title: Ultrasonographic liver nodules are more often benign lesions in dogs with hemoperitoneum secondary to splenic tumor rupture.

Topic: Haemoperitoneum

October, 2024

Title: Recovery of ambulation in small, nonbrachycephalic dogs after conservative management of acute thoracolumbar disk extrusion.

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

October, 2024

Title: Laparotomy-assisted endoscopic removal of gastrointestinal foreign bodies: Evaluation of this technique and postoperative recovery in dogs and cats.

Topic: Small intestinal foreign body

October, 2024

Title: Linear and discrete foreign body small intestinal obstruction outcomes, complication risk factors, and single incision red rubber catheter technique success in cats.

Topic: Small intestinal foreign body

September, 2024

Title: Stapled enterectomy reduces surgical time when compared with sutured enterectomy: a retrospective review of 54 cats

Topic: Enterotomy and enterectomy (key surgical considerations)

September, 2024

Title: Clinical features and outcomes of dogs with attempted medical management for discrete gastrointestinal foreign material: 68 cases (2018–2023)

Topic: Small intestinal foreign body

July, 2024

Title: Radiographic identification of challenging gastrointestinal tract foreign bodies: a descriptive study of how appearance varies in air versus water to aid interpretation.

Topic: Small intestinal foreign body

May, 2024

Title: Use of real-time near-infrared fluorescence to assess gastric viability in dogs with gastric dilatation volvulus: A case-control study.

Topic: Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV)

January, 2024

Title: Inflammatory biomarker concentrations in dogs with gastric dilatation volvulus with and without 24-h intravenous lidocaine.

Topic: Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV)

November, 2023

Title: Prevalence of malignancy and factors affecting outcome of cats undergoing splenectomy.

Topic: Haemoperitoneum

November, 2023

Title: Spinal shock in severe SCI dogs and early implementation of intensive neurorehabilitation programs.

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

November, 2023

Title: Features, management, and long-term outcome in dogs with pancreatitis and bile duct obstruction treated medically and surgically: 41 dogs (2015-2021).

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November, 2023

Title: Retrospective evaluation of the clinical course and outcome of zinc toxicosis due to metallic foreign bodies in dogs (2005-2021): 55 cases.

Topic: Small intestinal foreign body

November, 2023

Title: Acid-base and electrolyte evaluation in dogs with upper GI obstruction: 115 dogs (2015-2021).

Topic: Small intestinal foreign body

September, 2023

Title: Comparison of incisional gastropexy with and without addition of two full-thickness stomach to body wall sutures

Topic: Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV)

September, 2023

Title: Endoscopic Retrieval of Esophageal and Gastric Foreign Bodies in Cats and Dogs: A Retrospective Study of 92 Cases

Topic: Oesophageal foreign body

August, 2023

Title: Delay of definitive care in cats and dogs with gastrointestinal foreign body obstruction following antiemetic administration: 537 cases (2012-2020)

Topic: Small intestinal foreign body

August, 2023

Title: Evaluation of Therapeutic Use of Antifibrinolytics in Cats

Topic: Haemoperitoneum

August, 2023

Title: Assessing major influences on decision-making and outcome for dogs presenting emergently with nontraumatic hemoabdomen

Topic: Haemoperitoneum

August, 2023

Title: Conservative management of metallic sharp-pointed straight gastric and intestinal foreign bodies in dogs and cats: 17 cases (2003-2021)

Topic: Small intestinal foreign body

July, 2023

Title: Blood product usage and factors associated with transfusions in cats with hemoperitoneum: 33 cases (2018-2022)

Topic: Haemoperitoneum

July, 2023

Title: Is radiography or ultrasonography superior at detecting intestinal obstructions in dogs with acute abdominal signs

Topic: Small intestinal foreign body

July, 2023

Title: Assessment of Vitality, Blood Profile, and Degree of Meconium Staining on the Skin in Newborn Dogs According to Its Birth Weight

Topic: Neonatal resuscitation

June, 2023

Title: Rapid resolution of hyperfibrinolysis in dogs with spontaneous hemoperitoneum following surgical control of hemorrhage

Topic: Haemoperitoneum

June, 2023

Title: Use of recombinant human factor VIIa in 2 patients with postoperative noncompressible, abdominal hemorrhage

Topic: Haemoperitoneum

June, 2023

Title: Evaluation of primary wound healing and potential complications after perioperative infiltration with lidocaine without adrenaline in surgical incisions in dogs and cats

Topic: Caesarean section

June, 2023

Title: Divergences between serum C-reactive protein and ferritin concentrations in canine pyometra.

Topic: Pyometra (Canine)

June, 2023

Title: Retrospective evaluation of surgical treatment of linear and discrete gastrointestinal foreign bodies in cats: 2009-2021

Topic: Small intestinal foreign body

June, 2023

Title: Accuracy and reliability of tele-ultrasonography in detecting gastrointestinal obstruction in dogs and cats

Topic: Small intestinal foreign body

May, 2023

Title: Outcomes in Dogs with Multiple Sites of Cervical Intervertebral Disc Disease Treated with Single Ventral Slot Decompression

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

May, 2023

Title: A quantitative evaluation of the effect of foreign body obstruction and enterectomy technique on canine small intestinal microvascular health

Topic: Small intestinal foreign body

May, 2023

Title: Cervical intervertebral disc disease in 60 Yorkshire terriers

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

April, 2023

Title: A case series of 37 surgically managed, paraplegic, deep pain negative French bulldogs, with thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusion, from two English referral centres

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

March, 2023

Title: MRI features can help to confirm a diagnosis of progressive myelomalacia, but may not be accurate in dogs lacking characteristic clinical signs at the time of imaging

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

March, 2023

Title: Double-blinded placebo-controlled clinical trial of prophylactic omeprazole in dogs treated surgically for acute thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusion

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

March, 2023

Title: Successful Resuscitation of Neonatal Kittens Delivered by a Perimortem Cesarean Section Following Maternal Cardiopulmonary Arrest

Topic: Caesarean section

March, 2023

Title: Does surgical timing affect the rapidity of recovery in deep pain-entire non-ambulatory dogs with thoracolumbar intervertebral disk extrusion

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

March, 2023

Title: Association of the origin of contamination and species of microorganisms with short-term survival in dogs with septic peritonitis

Topic: Septic peritonitis

March, 2023

Title: Does surgical timing affect the rapidity of recovery in deep pain-entire non-ambulatory dogs with thoracolumbar intervertebral disk extrusion?

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

February, 2023

Title: Histopathologic findings and survival outcomes of dogs undergoing liver lobectomy as treatment for spontaneous hemoabdomen secondary to a ruptured liver mass: retrospective analysis of 200 cases (2012-2020)

Topic: Haemoperitoneum

February, 2023

Title: Concentrations and kinetics of renal biomarkers in dogs with gastric dilatation-volvulus with and without 24-h intravenous lidocaine

Topic: Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV)

January, 2023

Title: Evaluation of the validity of the double two-thirds rule for diagnosing hemangiosarcoma in dogs with nontraumatic hemoperitoneum due to a ruptured splenic mass: a systematic review

Topic: Haemoperitoneum

January, 2023

Title: Association between spinal cord compression ratio in magnetic resonance imaging, initial neurological status, and recovery after ventral slot in 57 dogs with cervical disc extrusion

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

January, 2023

Title: Surgical removal of intestinal foreign bodies using a laparotomy-assisted endoscopic approach in dogs and cats and comparison with enterotomy

Topic: Small intestinal foreign body

November, 2022

Title: Gastric dilatation volvulus in dogs: utility of lactate as a predictor of survival

Topic: Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV)

October, 2022Study shows that neonatal survival following c-section in brachycephalic dogs is higher than what has been previously reported and is similar to non-brachycephalic dogs

Title: Risk factors for neonatal mortality prior to hospital discharge in brachycephalic and nonbrachycephalic dogs undergoing cesarean section

Topic: Caesarean section

September, 2022Questionnaire based study calculates the risk of caesarean section in lesser known breeds with some surprising results

Title: Incidence and concomitant factors of cesarean sections in the bitch: A questionnaire study

Topic: Caesarean section

August, 2022

Title: Intestinal dehiscence and mortality in cats undergoing gastrointestinal surgery

Topic: Septic peritonitis

July, 2022

Title: Is an epidural component during general anaesthesia for caesarean section beneficial for neonatal puppies' health and vitality

Topic: Caesarean section

July, 2022

Title: Outcomes of dogs undergoing surgery for gastric dilatation volvulus after rapid versus prolonged medical stabilization

Topic: Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV)

July, 2022

Title: Postoperative outcome of ambulatory dogs with intervertebral disc extrusion causing incontinence and/or tail dysfunction: 18 cases (2010-2020)

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

July, 2022

Title: Influence of staple line number and configuration on the leakage of small intestinal functional end-to-end stapled anastomosis: An ex vivo study

Topic: Small intestinal foreign body

July, 2022

Title: Gastrointestinal foreign body obstruction is not associated with abnormal point-of-care pancreas-specific lipase test results in dogs

Topic: Pancreatitis (Acute canine)

June, 2022Following successful initial medical or surgical treatment, clinical signs consistent with recurrent cervical disc extrusion occurred with similar frequency in dogs

Title: Recurrence of signs consistent with cervical intervertebral disc extrusion in dogs

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

June, 2022Cats undergoing spinal decompressive surgery for thoracolumbar intervertebral disc herniation (IVDH) appear to have a favourable prognosis independent of the initial presenting grade of intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

Title: Outcome of thoracolumbar surgical feline intervertebral disc disease

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

June, 2022Study investigates fertility after caesarean section in dogs

Title: Parameters in Canines After Cesarean Sections

Topic: Caesarean section

May, 2022

Title: Influence of crotch suture augmentation on leakage pressure and leakage location during functional end-to-end stapled anastomoses in dogs

Topic: Enterotomy and enterectomy (key surgical considerations)

March, 2022Study demonstrated that a high survival-to-discharge rate can be achieved in dogs requiring surgery for treatment of an oesophageal foreign body

Title: Complications associated with and outcome of surgical intervention for treatment of esophageal foreign bodies in dogs

Topic: Oesophageal foreign body

Title: Retrospective evaluation of the prognostic utility of quick sequential organ failure assessment scores in dogs with surgically treated sepsis (2011-2018): 204 cases

Topic: Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and sepsis

January, 2022Study suggests that in dogs with gastrointestinal foreign bodies, if increased heart rate or a greater vomiting severity score with the inability to retain water is identified in the presurgical work-up, the clinician should have an increased index of suspicion for poor intestinal viability and the need for enterectomy versus enterotomy

Title: Retrospective evaluation of gastrointestinal foreign bodies and presurgical predictors for enterectomy versus enterotomy in dogs (2013-2016): 82 cases

Topic: Small intestinal foreign body

December, 2021RCVS knowledge summary concludes that ventricular tachycardia may be associated with an increase in mortality rates in patients with GDV

Title: Does occurrence of ventricular arrhythmia reduce the survival rate in dogs with gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV)?

Topic: Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV)

December, 2021RCVS knowledge summary concludes that computed tomography is likely sufficient for the diagnosis and surgical planning of intervertebral disc disease in Dachshunds

Title: Evaluating the reliability of computed tomography for the diagnosis of intervertebral disc extrusion in dogs

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

December, 2021An RCVS knowledge summary concluded that overall, there was not sufficient evidence reporting if timing of surgical intervention influenced the mortality rate in dogs and cats with traumatic diaphragmatic rupture and therefore currently clear recommendations cannot be made

Title: In cats and dogs with traumatic diaphragmatic rupture, does surgical timing affect outcome?

Topic: Diaphragmatic hernia

December, 2021A standard approach to leak testing in dogs may not be ideal as a cadaveric study demonstrated that the volume of saline required to reach maximum intraluminal peristaltic pressure of 25mmHg peristaltic pressure is greater in dogs >20kg versus dogs <20kg

Title: Volume of saline (0.9% NaCl) solution required to reach maximum peristaltic pressure in cadaveric intact jejunal specimens from dogs of various sizes

Topic: Small intestinal foreign body

November, 2021In dogs affected by GDV, fluid resuscitation with an intravenous bolus of either 10 ml/kg hydroxyethylene starch (130/0.4) 4ml/kg hypertonic saline (7.5%) caused a similar tendency toward hypocoagulability

Title: Assessment of hemostasis in dogs with gastric-dilation-volvulus, during resuscitation with hydroxyethyl starch (130/0.4) or hypertonic saline (7.5%)

Topic: Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV)

October, 2021A preliminary study of canine acute spontaneous haemoperitoneum did not identify a significant difference in the ability to achieve cardiovascular stabilisation in the first 12 hours in dogs that underwent early surgical intervention versus those that were managed medically however, a significantly higher proportion of early surgical cases were discharged from hospital

Title: Outcomes and Blood Product Use in 89 Surgically Managed and 79 Medically Managed Cases of Acute Spontaneous Hemoperitoneum in the Dog

Topic: Haemoperitoneum

October, 2021Probing the spaces between suture bites of canine cadaveric intestinal anastomoses using a fine tipped curved Hartmen mosquito haemostat was highly sensitive at detecting gaps compared with leak testing and offers surgeons an alternative to detect suture gaps that may contribute to postoperative dehiscence

Title: Intraoperative surgeon probe inspection compared to leak testing for detecting gaps in canine jejunal continuous anastomoses: A cadaveric study

Topic: Enterotomy and enterectomy (key surgical considerations)

September, 2021For dogs undergoing caesarean section, obstructive dystocia and anaesthesia time were associated with increased neonatal mortality rate indicating that expediency in decision making and prompt entry into the operating room are critical for success

Title: Influence of maternal, anesthetic, and surgical factors on neonatal survival after emergency cesarean section in 78 dogs: A retrospective study (2002 to 2020)

Topic: Caesarean section

August, 2021Intraoperative leak testing of small intestinal enterotomy closures may be rendered more sensitive and precise by the use of air instead of saline as the infusate

Title: Ex vivo comparison of leak testing of canine jejunal enterotomies: Saline infusion versus air insufflation

Topic: Small intestinal foreign body

June, 2021Short-term recurrence of pneumothorax in dogs with primary spontaneous pneumothorax may be due to failure to identify causative lesions during the initial thoracic exploration

Title: Surgical management and outcome of dogs with primary spontaneous pneumothorax: 110 cases (2009–2019)

Topic: Pneumothorax

June, 2021Intestinal resection and anastomosis is associated with a higher risk of intestinal dehiscence than enterotomy in the surgical management of intestinal obstruction secondary to foreign body ingestion

Title: Comparison of patient outcomes following enterotomy versus intestinal resection and anastomosis for treatment of intestinal foreign bodies in dogs

Topic: Small intestinal foreign body

May, 2021The 5th intercostal space left lateral thoracotomy is preferred for most manipulations required for open-chest cardiopulmonary resuscitation in medium-sized dogs

Title: Comparison of left fourth and fifth intercostal space thoracotomy for open-chest cardiopulmonary resuscitation in dogs

Topic: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

May, 2021Cats with septic peritonitis that survive the postoperative period have a favourable prognosis

Title: Outcome following surgery to treat septic peritonitis in 95 cats in the United Kingdom

Topic: Septic peritonitis

May, 2021Gorilla Glue ingestion found to be an uncommon cause of gastrointestinal obstruction in dogs with a radiographic appearance that is similar to undigested kibble

Title: Gorilla Glue Ingestion in Dogs: 22 Cases (2005–2019)

Topic: Small intestinal foreign body

May, 2021No association found between intraoperative anastomotic leak testing and a reduction in postoperative dehiscence in dogs undergoing hand-sewn anastomosis (HSA) or functional end-to-end stapled anastomosis (FEESA) of the small intestine

Title: Evaluation of intraoperative leak testing of small intestinal anastomoses performed by hand-sewn and stapled techniques in dogs: 131 cases (2008–2019)

Topic: Small intestinal foreign body

April, 2021Dogs with biliary rupture based on ultrasound findings may have normal total serum bilirubin values

Title: Dogs with biliary rupture based on ultrasound findings may have normal total serum bilirubin values

Topic: Septic peritonitis

March, 2021Case report describes caecal inversion as a cause of ileocolic intussusception in a 2 year old dog

Title: Caecal inversion in association with ileocolic intussusception in a dog

Topic: Intussusception

March, 2021A novel method of laparotomy-assisted transoral retrieval of gastrointestinal foreign bodies is described and may provide an alternative to gastrotomy in carefully selected cases

Title: Laparotomy-Assisted Transoral Foreign Body Retrieval in Small Animals: 10 Cases (2018-2020)

Topic: Small intestinal foreign body

February, 2021The finding of a peripheral hypoechoic band associated with central emphysema in a non-collapsed lung on ultrasound is strongly suggestive of lung lobe torsion

Title: Lung lobe torsion in 15 dogs: Peripheral band sign on ultrasound

Topic: Pleural effusion

February, 2021Double layer suture closure of canine partial gastrectomy was shown to achieve superior biomechanical properties compared to a stapled closure technique in a cadaver model. Reinforcement of single staple closures with an inverting Cushings suture pattern is recommended to improve resistance to leakage

Title: Evaluation of staple line reinforcement after partial gastrectomy closure in an ex vivo canine model

Topic: Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV)

Title: Prospective evaluation of pericardial catheter placement versus needle pericardiocentesis in the management of canine pericardial effusion

Topic: Pericardial effusion

January, 2021Association of magnetic resonance assessed disc degeneration and late clinical recurrence in dogs treated surgically for thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusions

Title: Association of magnetic resonance assessed disc degeneration and late clinical recurrence in dogs treated surgically for thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusions

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

January, 2021A staged technique of immediate decompressive and delayed surgical treatment of dogs with GDV reported a similar mortality rate (9%) to those from dogs undergoing immediate surgery but cannot be widely recommended but until definitive preoperative markers of gastric necrosis have been identified

Title: Evaluation of a staged technique of immediate decompressive and delayed surgical treatment for gastric dilatation-volvulus in dogs

Topic: Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV)

Title: Systematic review of the treatment options for pericardial effusions in dogs

Topic: Pericardial effusion

January, 2021Earlier surgical treatment of stabilised dogs with gastrointestinal foreign body obstruction may reduce the requirement for complex procedures and may accelerate recovery

Title: Outcomes of dogs undergoing immediate or delayed surgical treatment for gastrointestinal foreign body obstruction: A retrospective study by the Society of Veterinary Soft Tissue Surgery

Topic: Small intestinal foreign body

November, 2020In dogs undergoing splenectomy, a liver biopsy taken from grossly normal liver is a low-yield diagnostic test but liver biopsy is recommended following splenectomy if the liver appears abnormal at surgery

Title: Clinical utility of liver biopsies in dogs undergoing splenectomy

Topic: Haemoperitoneum

October, 2020In dogs with thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusion, an intravenous injection of morphine does not affect the modified Frankel score after 30 min compared with the pre-injection value

Title: Effect of intravenous morphine injection on neurological examination of dogs with thoracolumbar intervertebral disk extrusion

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

October, 2020Dry-needle acupuncture performed prior to surgery helps to decrease perioperative analgesic use and to may improve the quality of perioperative analgesia in dogs undergoing thoracolumbar hemilaminectomy for intervertebral disc extrusion (IVDE)

Title: Use of acupuncture as adjuvant analgesic technique in dogs undergoing thoracolumbar hemilaminectomy

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

September, 2020An aortic oesophageal fistula (AEF) should be considered in any patient with severe bleeding following oesophagoscopy. A history of haematemesis in a dog with an oesophageal foreign body should raise suspicion of the presence of an AEF and dictate case management accordingly

Title: Lethal acute hemorrhage from an aortoesophageal fistula following endoscopy-assisted esophageal foreign body removal in a dog

Topic: Oesophageal foreign body

Title: Colonic torsion in 4 Great Danes

Topic: Intussusception

August, 2020Dramatic neurological deterioration following decompressive surgery for intervertebral disc herniation (IVDH) in dogs may be associated with the development of poliomyelomalacia secondary to ischemia

Title: Poliomyelomalacia in three dogs that underwent hemilaminectomy for intervertebral disk herniation

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

July, 2020Administration of pregabalin as an adjunctive treatment to opioids results in reduction of post-operative pain behaviour in dogs that have been surgically treated for intervertebral disc herniation (IVDH)

Title: Randomized controlled trial of pregabalin for analgesia after surgical treatment of intervertebral disc disease in dogs

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

July, 2020Approximately 15% of spinal cord injury dogs may develop chronic neuropathic pain which may go unrecognised by the owner

Title: Long‐term postoperative pain evaluation in dogs with thoracolumbar intervertebral disk herniation after hemilaminectomy

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

July, 2020Long‐term survival for dogs with surgically managed spontaneous pneumothorax is good and associated with a low risk of recurrence

Title: Long‐term survival for dogs with surgically managed spontaneous pneumothorax is good and associated with a low risk of recurrence

Topic: Pneumothorax

July, 2020Post operative complications are common in dogs undergoing surgery for intussusception, including a 14% risk of life threatening short term complications

Title: Clinical findings and outcomes of 153 dogs surgically treated for intestinal intussusceptions

Topic: Intussusception

July, 2020An overnight delay before spinal decompression increases the risk of clinically meaningful deterioration in dogs presenting with grade 3 or 4 thoracolumbar disc extrusion

Title: Same‐day surgery may reduce the risk of losing pain perception in dogs with thoracolumbar disc extrusion

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

July, 2020Markedly prolonged anaesthesia might negatively affect recovery in severely affected dogs with thoracolumbar intervertebral disc herniation (IVDH)

Title: Association between anesthesia duration and outcome in dogs with surgically treated acute severe spinal cord injury caused by thoracolumbar intervertebral disk herniation

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

Endocrinology

July, 2025

Title: Diagnostic performance of an in-clinic cortisol assay in dogs with suspected hypoadrenocorticism.

Topic: Hypoadrenocorticism (Addisonian crisis)

February, 2025

Title: Retrospective evaluation of acid–base analysis in dogs and cats with diabetic ketosis (2017–2021): 96 cases.

Topic: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS)

January, 2025

Title: Comparison of urinary cortisol, urinary cortisol-to-creatinine ratio, and basal serum cortisol as screening tests for hypoadrenocorticism in dogs.

Topic: Hypoadrenocorticism (Addisonian crisis)

September, 2024

Title: Evaluation of presentation, treatment and outcome in dogs with granulomatous steatitis associated with hypercalcaemia: six cases (2019-2023).

Topic: Hypercalcaemia

September, 2024

Title: Assessment of alendronate and dietary treatment in the management of feline idiopathic ionised hypercalcaemia and ionised hypercalcaemia associated with chronic kidney disease: 29 cases (2016-2022).

Topic: Hypercalcaemia

September, 2024

Title: Hypoadrenocorticism in cats: a 40-year update.

Topic: Hypoadrenocorticism (Addisonian crisis)

September, 2024

Title: Comparison between typical primary and eunatraemic, eukalaemic hypoadrenocorticism: 92 cases.

Topic: Hypoadrenocorticism (Addisonian crisis)

August, 2024

Title: Feline acute patient physiologic and laboratory evaluation scores and other prognostic factors in cats with first-time diabetic ketoacidosis

Topic: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS)

August, 2024

Title: The sodium correction factor for dogs undergoing treatment for a hyperglycemic crisis is a 1.6-mEq/L decrease in sodium per 100-mg/dL increase in glucose.

Topic: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS)

August, 2024

Title: Efficacy and safety of once daily oral administration of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitor velagliflozin compared with twice daily insulin injection in diabetic cats.

Topic: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS)

April, 2024

Title: A retrospective study of hydrocortisone continuous rate infusion compared with administration of dexamethasone boluses in dogs with adrenal crisis.

Topic: Hypoadrenocorticism (Addisonian crisis)

January, 2024Journal club

Title: Comparison of insulin infusion protocols for management of canine and feline diabetic ketoacidosis.

Topic: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS)

October, 2023

Title: Hypoglycaemia management with a hypercaloric supplementation in neonatal puppies delivered by caesarean section.

Topic: Hypoglycaemia

October, 2023

Title: Prevalence of hypercalcemia in primary hypoadrenocorticism in dogs: Multicenter, retrospective study

Topic: Hypoadrenocorticism (Addisonian crisis)

June, 2023

Title: Reversible positioning head tilt observed in 14 cats with hypokalaemic myopathy

Topic: Hypokalaemia

November, 2022

Title: Characterization of clinicopathologic and abdominal ultrasound findings in dogs with glucocorticoid deficient hypoadrenocorticism

Topic: Hypoadrenocorticism (Addisonian crisis)

November, 2022

Title: Case report: Hypoadrenocorticism crisis complicated by non-cardiogenic pulmonary edema in a dog

Topic: Hypoadrenocorticism (Addisonian crisis)

November, 2022

Title: Alendronate treatment in cats with persistent ionized hypercalcemia: A retrospective cohort study of 20 cases

Topic: Hypercalcaemia

August, 2022

Title: When treating canine diabetic ketoacidosis, do balanced crystalloids provide superior outcomes compared to 0.9% Saline?

Topic: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS)

July, 2022

Title: Comparative accuracy of two veterinary-calibrated point-of-care glucometres for measurement of blood glucose concentration in dogs

Topic: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS)

June, 2022

Title: Ventricular systolic dysfunction in dogs diagnosed with hypoadrenocorticism

Topic: Hypoadrenocorticism (Addisonian crisis)

May, 2022

Title: Investigation of the urine cortisol to creatinine ratio for the diagnosis of hypoadrenocorticism in dogs

Topic: Hypoadrenocorticism (Addisonian crisis)

March, 2022Study shows that the urinary cortisol-creatinine ratio appears to be a valuable and reliable screening test for hypoadrenocorticism in dogs. The most significant advantage of this test is the need for only a single urine sample

Title: Urinary cortisol-creatinine ratio in dogs with hypoadrenocorticism

Topic: Hypoadrenocorticism (Addisonian crisis)

November, 2021Study shows that low concentrations of serum magnesium occur in approximately one fifth of all dogs with ionised hypocalcaemia

Title: Investigation of hypomagnesaemia prevalence and underlying aetiology in a hospitalised cohort of dogs with ionised hypocalcaemia

Topic: Hypocalcaemia

July, 2021Glucose concentration measured in whole blood by a veterinary portable handheld glucometer was more accurate and more strongly correlated with the glucose concentration measured by a biochemical analyser compared to plasma and serum glucose concentrations

Title: Comparison of glucose concentrations in canine whole blood, plasma, and serum measured with a veterinary point-of-care glucometer

Topic: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS)

July, 2021Weakness, epileptic seizures and changes in mentation or behaviour were the most commonly reported signs in a retrospective multicentre study of dogs with insulinoma

Title: Clinical findings, neurological manifestations and survival of dogs with insulinoma: 116 cases (2009-2020)

Topic: Status epilepticus

May, 2021Prevalence of UK dogs with hypoadrenocorticism (Addison's disease) reported at 0.06%

Title: Hypoadrenocorticism in dogs under UK primary veterinary care: frequency, clinical approaches and risk factors

Topic: Hypoadrenocorticism (Addisonian crisis)

February, 2021Patients receiving lower concentrations of regular insulin used in continuous rate infusions, especially cats and small dogs, may require more time for resolution of hyperglycaemia and ketonaemia

Title: Percent recovery of insulin from two different concentrations (3 U/250 mL and 45 U/250 mL) of regular insulin solutions prepared for continuous rate infusion

Topic: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS)

October, 2020A new protocol based on the i/m administration of insulin lispro was shown to be effective and safe for the treatment of DKA in dogs but further studies are required to validate the treatment protocol

Title: Efficacy and Safety of Intramuscular Insulin Lispro vs. Continuous Intravenous Regular Insulin for the Treatment of Dogs With Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Topic: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS)

Gastroenterology and Hepatology

June, 2025

Title: Multi-Institutional Retrospective Analysis of Prognostic Scoring Systems for Dogs With Acute Pancreatitis (504 Dogs).

Topic: Pancreatitis (Acute canine)

March, 2025

Title: Retrospective evaluation of enteral nutrition supplementation in 295 hospitalized dogs and cats (2014–2023).

Topic: Naso-oesophageal and nasogastric feeding tubes

February, 2025

Title: Retrospective evaluation of the incidence and outcome of neutropenia in dogs with acute hemorrhagic diarrhea syndrome (2017–2022): 54 cases.

Topic: Acute haemorrhagic diarrhoea syndrome (AHDS)

February, 2025

Title: Assessment of point-of-care quantitative serum canine pancreatic lipase testing for diagnosing acute pancreatitis in dogs.

Topic: Pancreatitis (Acute canine)

January, 2025

Title: Radiographic findings in dogs with 360 degrees gastric dilatation and volvulus.

Topic: Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV)

January, 2025

Title: Evaluation of early and systematic ultrasound examination to determine postoperative dehiscence after small intestinal surgery (114 cases in dogs and cats)

Topic: Small intestinal foreign body

January, 2025

Title: Calcium and magnesium abnormalities in puppies with parvoviral enteritis.

Topic: Parvovirus

December, 2024

Title: Comparing treatment effects on dogs with acute hemorrhagic diarrhea syndrome: fecal microbiota transplantation, symptomatic therapy, or antibiotic treatment.

Topic: Acute haemorrhagic diarrhoea syndrome (AHDS)

November, 2024

Title: Stapled functional end-to-end intestinal anastomosis with endovascular gastrointestinal anastomosis staplers in cats and small dogs.

Topic: Small intestinal foreign body

October, 2024

Title: Laparotomy-assisted endoscopic removal of gastrointestinal foreign bodies: Evaluation of this technique and postoperative recovery in dogs and cats.

Topic: Small intestinal foreign body

October, 2024

Title: Linear and discrete foreign body small intestinal obstruction outcomes, complication risk factors, and single incision red rubber catheter technique success in cats.

Topic: Small intestinal foreign body

October, 2024

Title: Clinical features and outcome of dogs and cats with gastrointestinal pneumatosis: 30 cases (2010-2021).

Topic: Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV)

September, 2024

Title: Stapled enterectomy reduces surgical time when compared with sutured enterectomy: a retrospective review of 54 cats

Topic: Enterotomy and enterectomy (key surgical considerations)

September, 2024

Title: Clinical features and outcomes of dogs with attempted medical management for discrete gastrointestinal foreign material: 68 cases (2018–2023)

Topic: Small intestinal foreign body

September, 2024

Title: Management of acute-onset pancreatitis in dogs: a Narrative Review.

Topic: Pancreatitis (Acute canine)

July, 2024Journal club

Title: Complication rates associated with nasoesophageal versus nasogastric feeding tube placement in dogs and cats: a randomised controlled trial.

Topic: Naso-oesophageal and nasogastric feeding tubes

May, 2024

Title: Use of real-time near-infrared fluorescence to assess gastric viability in dogs with gastric dilatation volvulus: A case-control study.

Topic: Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV)

May, 2024

Title: A comparative analysis of canine pancreatic lipase tests for diagnosing pancreatitis in dogs

Topic: Pancreatitis (Acute canine)

May, 2024

Title: Association between pancreatitis and chronic kidney disease in cats: a retrospective review of 154 cats presented to a specialty hospital between October 1, 2017, and October 1, 2022.

Topic: Pancreatitis (Acute feline)

April, 2024

Title: Serial monitoring of pancreatic lipase immunoreactivity, C-reactive protein, abdominal ultrasonography, and clinical severity in dogs with suspected pancreatitis.

Topic: Pancreatitis (Acute canine)

March, 2024

Title: Prognostic value of C-reactive protein in dogs with elevated serum pancreatic lipase immunoreactivity concentrations.

Topic: Pancreatitis (Acute canine)

January, 2024

Title: Measurement of feline-specific pancreatic lipase aids in the diagnosis of pancreatitis in cats.

Topic: Pancreatitis (Acute feline)

January, 2024

Title: Retrospective evaluation of hematological ratios in canine parvovirosis: 401 cases.

Topic: Parvovirus

November, 2023

Title: Features, management, and long-term outcome in dogs with pancreatitis and bile duct obstruction treated medically and surgically: 41 dogs (2015-2021).

Topic:

November, 2023Journal club

Title: Fuzapladib in a randomized controlled multicenter masked study in dogs with presumptive acute onset pancreatitis.

Topic: Pancreatitis (Acute canine)

November, 2023

Title: Acid-base and electrolyte evaluation in dogs with upper GI obstruction: 115 dogs (2015-2021).

Topic: Small intestinal foreign body

November, 2023Journal club

Title: The use of metronidazole in acute diarrhea in dogs: a narrative review.

Topic: Acute haemorrhagic diarrhoea syndrome (AHDS)

November, 2023

Title: Using ultrasonography for verifying feeding tube placements in cats.

Topic: Naso-oesophageal and nasogastric feeding tubes

October, 2023

Title: Evaluation of red blood cell distribution width, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and other hematologic parameters in canine acute pancreatitis

Topic: Pancreatitis (Acute canine)

September, 2023

Title: Radiographic and ultrasonographic appearance of a jejunal torsion-volvulus in a dog.

Topic: Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV)

September, 2023

Title: Computed tomographic evaluation of pancreatic perfusion in 10 dogs with acute pancreatitis

Topic: Pancreatitis (Acute canine)

September, 2023

Title: Efficacy of ultrasonographic caudal vena cava to aorta ratios for quantifying canine parvoviral enteritis rehydration

Topic: Parvovirus

September, 2023

Title: Emesis induction is successful for recovery of gastric foreign objects in cats

Topic: Emesis (induction)

September, 2023

Title: Endoscopic Retrieval of Esophageal and Gastric Foreign Bodies in Cats and Dogs: A Retrospective Study of 92 Cases

Topic: Oesophageal foreign body

September, 2023

Title: Analytical validation of an ELISA for the measurement of feline pancreas-specific lipase and re-evaluation of the reference interval and decision threshold for diagnosing pancreatitis

Topic: Pancreatitis (Acute feline)

August, 2023

Title: Delay of definitive care in cats and dogs with gastrointestinal foreign body obstruction following antiemetic administration: 537 cases (2012-2020)

Topic: Small intestinal foreign body

August, 2023

Title: Ropinirole has similar efficacy to apomorphine for induction of emesis and removal of foreign and toxic gastric material in dogs

Topic: Emesis (induction)

August, 2023

Title: Case report: Long-term survival in puppies assessed with echocardiography, electrocardiography and cardiac troponin I after acute death in littermates due to parvoviral myocarditis

Topic: Parvovirus

July, 2023

Title: Is radiography or ultrasonography superior at detecting intestinal obstructions in dogs with acute abdominal signs

Topic: Small intestinal foreign body

June, 2023

Title: Retrospective evaluation of surgical treatment of linear and discrete gastrointestinal foreign bodies in cats: 2009-2021

Topic: Small intestinal foreign body

June, 2023

Title: Accuracy and reliability of tele-ultrasonography in detecting gastrointestinal obstruction in dogs and cats

Topic: Small intestinal foreign body

May, 2023

Title: A quantitative evaluation of the effect of foreign body obstruction and enterectomy technique on canine small intestinal microvascular health

Topic: Small intestinal foreign body

April, 2023

Title: Serial measurement of cardiac troponin I in hospitalised dogs with canine parvoviral enteritis: Association with outcome and canine pancreas-specific lipase concentration

Topic: Parvovirus

March, 2023

Title: Septic peritonitis secondary to intra-peritoneal grass awn migration: 7 cases (2014-2021)

Topic: Septic peritonitis

March, 2023

Title: Aetiology, clinical parameters and outcome in 113 dogs surgically treated for septic peritonitis (2004-2020)

Topic: Septic peritonitis

March, 2023

Title: Retrospective analysis of the use of canine-specific albumin in 125 critically ill dogs.

Topic: Parvovirus

February, 2023

Title: Histopathologic findings and survival outcomes of dogs undergoing liver lobectomy as treatment for spontaneous hemoabdomen secondary to a ruptured liver mass: retrospective analysis of 200 cases (2012-2020)

Topic: Haemoperitoneum

February, 2023

Title: Clinical response in dogs with acute hemorrhagic diarrhea syndrome following randomized probiotic treatment or fecal microbiota transplant

Topic: Acute haemorrhagic diarrhoea syndrome (AHDS)

February, 2023

Title: Concentrations and kinetics of renal biomarkers in dogs with gastric dilatation-volvulus with and without 24-h intravenous lidocaine

Topic: Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV)

January, 2023

Title: C-reactive protein as a tool for monitoring response to treatment in dogs with acute hemorrhagic diarrhea syndrome

Topic: Acute haemorrhagic diarrhoea syndrome (AHDS)

January, 2023

Title: Cardiovascular abnormalities in dogs with acute pancreatitis

Topic: Pancreatitis (Acute canine)

January, 2023

Title: Surgical removal of intestinal foreign bodies using a laparotomy-assisted endoscopic approach in dogs and cats and comparison with enterotomy

Topic: Small intestinal foreign body

January, 2023

Title: Progression of lipase activity and pancreatic lipase immunoreactivity in dogs hospitalized for acute pancreatitis and correlation with clinical features

Topic: Pancreatitis (Acute canine)

December, 2022

Title: The role of the sequential organ failure assessment score in evaluating the outcome in dogs with parvoviral enteritis

Topic: Parvovirus

November, 2022

Title: Gastric dilatation volvulus in dogs: utility of lactate as a predictor of survival

Topic: Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV)

November, 2022

Title: Pharmacokinetics and anti-nausea effects of intravenous ondansetron in hospitalized dogs exhibiting clinical signs of nausea

Topic: Pancreatitis (Acute canine)

October, 2022Study finds that although complications of feeding tubes in cats were frequent, they were mostly mild, easily managed and did not preclude feeding tube use

Title: Use of feeding tubes in 112 cats in an internal medicine referral service (2015-2020)

Topic: Naso-oesophageal and nasogastric feeding tubes

September, 2022

Title: Perioperative outcomes in dogs and cats undergoing pancreatic surgery: 81 cases (2008-2019)

Topic: Pancreatitis (Acute canine)

July, 2022

Title: Outcomes of dogs undergoing surgery for gastric dilatation volvulus after rapid versus prolonged medical stabilization

Topic: Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV)

March, 2022Study found no clear adverse outcomes associated with gastric digestion of bones, or with gastric advancement and digestion of bones initially entrapped in the oesophagus in dogs

Title: Outcomes of oesophageal and gastric bone foreign bodies in dogs

Topic: Oesophageal foreign body

March, 2022Study shows that over 50% of dogs that recover from parvoviral enteritis are reported to suffer from persistent GI signs at follow up, highlighting the importance of prevention for this disease

Title: Parvovirus enteritis and other risk factors associated with persistent gastrointestinal signs in dogs later in life: a retrospective cohort study

Topic: Parvovirus

March, 2022Study shows that the specificity of canine parvovirus PCR is affected by vaccination, especially during the first 3 weeks after vaccination and when samples are obtained from the rectum or blood

Title: Effect of sampling site on the diagnosis of canine parvovirus infection in dogs using polymerase chain reaction

Topic: Parvovirus

March, 2022Study demonstrated that a high survival-to-discharge rate can be achieved in dogs requiring surgery for treatment of an oesophageal foreign body

Title: Complications associated with and outcome of surgical intervention for treatment of esophageal foreign bodies in dogs

Topic: Oesophageal foreign body

February, 2022Study shows that severe mucosal damage and associated barrier dysfunction e.g. acute haemorrhagic diarrhoea, may trigger chronic GI disease later in life in dogs

Title: Frequency of signs of chronic gastrointestinal disease in dogs after an episode of acute hemorrhagic diarrhea

Topic: Acute haemorrhagic diarrhoea syndrome (AHDS)

January, 2022Large prospective study describes the clinical features, concurrent disorders and survival time in cats with suppurative cholangiohepatitis syndrome

Title: Clinical features, concurrent disorders, and survival time in cats with suppurative cholangitis-cholangiohepatitis syndrome

Topic: Acute neutrophilic cholangitis (Feline)

January, 2022Results of a large prospective study show a strong association between bacterial infection and cats with suppurative cholangitis-cholangiohepatitis syndrome and concludes that antimicrobial therapy should be the cornerstone of case management in this condition along with appropriate surgical interventions

Title: Bacterial culture and immunohistochemical detection of bacteria and endotoxin in cats with suppurative cholangitis-cholangiohepatitis syndrome

Topic: Acute neutrophilic cholangitis (Feline)

Title: Retrospective evaluation of gastrointestinal foreign bodies and presurgical predictors for enterectomy versus enterotomy in dogs (2013-2016): 82 cases

Topic: Small intestinal foreign body

December, 2021RCVS knowledge summary concludes that ventricular tachycardia may be associated with an increase in mortality rates in patients with GDV

Title: Does occurrence of ventricular arrhythmia reduce the survival rate in dogs with gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV)?

Topic: Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV)

December, 2021Study suggests that DGGR lipase could support a diagnosis of acute pancreatitis if point of care or quantitative cPL results are not available or if there are financial limitations in performing other diagnostic tests

Title: Retrospective study evaluation of DGGR lipase for diagnosis, agreement with pancreatic lipase and prognosis in dogs with suspected acute pancreatitis

Topic: Pancreatitis (Acute canine)

Title: Assessment of hemostasis in dogs with gastric-dilation-volvulus, during resuscitation with hydroxyethyl starch (130/0.4) or hypertonic saline (7.5%)

Topic: Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV)

Title: Fatal Complications of Nasogastric Tube Misplacement in Two Dogs

Topic: Naso-oesophageal and nasogastric feeding tubes

Title: Intraoperative surgeon probe inspection compared to leak testing for detecting gaps in canine jejunal continuous anastomoses: A cadaveric study

Topic: Enterotomy and enterectomy (key surgical considerations)

September, 2021In some dogs with clinical signs of acute pancreatitis, serum canine pancreatic lipase concentration may be a more sensitive early diagnostic tool than abdominal ultrasound as findings on ultrasound may not occur until later during hospitalisation

Title: Evaluation of diagnostic and prognostic usefulness of abdominal ultrasonography in dogs with clinical signs of acute pancreatitis

Topic: Pancreatitis (Acute canine)

August, 2021Intraoperative leak testing of small intestinal enterotomy closures may be rendered more sensitive and precise by the use of air instead of saline as the infusate

Title: Ex vivo comparison of leak testing of canine jejunal enterotomies: Saline infusion versus air insufflation

Topic: Small intestinal foreign body

June, 2021Study shows stomach volume to be < 2ml/100g bodyweight in one day old puppies and kittens which contradicts the feeding instructions for a maximum of 4-5 ml milk replacer/100g of bodyweight

Title: Verifying the placement and length of feeding tubes in canine and feline neonate

Topic: Naso-oesophageal and nasogastric feeding tubes

June, 2021Mild splenomegaly should be expected in cats following i/m sedation with alfaxalone 2 mg/kg and butorphanol 0.2 mg/kg

Title: Effects of Butorphanol With Alfaxalone or Dexmedetomidine on Feline Splenic Size and Appearance on Ultrasound and Computed Tomography

Topic: Haemoperitoneum

Title: Influence of repeat abdominal radiographs on the resolution of mechanical obstruction and gastrointestinal foreign material in dogs and cats

Topic: Small intestinal foreign body

Title: Comparison of patient outcomes following enterotomy versus intestinal resection and anastomosis for treatment of intestinal foreign bodies in dogs

Topic: Small intestinal foreign body

May, 2021Cats with septic peritonitis that survive the postoperative period have a favourable prognosis

Title: Outcome following surgery to treat septic peritonitis in 95 cats in the United Kingdom

Topic: Septic peritonitis

May, 2021Gorilla Glue ingestion found to be an uncommon cause of gastrointestinal obstruction in dogs with a radiographic appearance that is similar to undigested kibble

Title: Gorilla Glue Ingestion in Dogs: 22 Cases (2005–2019)

Topic: Small intestinal foreign body

May, 2021Study suggests early antibiotic administration and enteral nutrition are important determinants of outcome in canine septic shock

Title: Clinical features and outcome of septic shock in dogs: 37 Cases (2008-2015)

Topic: Septic peritonitis

Title: Evaluation of intraoperative leak testing of small intestinal anastomoses performed by hand-sewn and stapled techniques in dogs: 131 cases (2008–2019)

Topic: Small intestinal foreign body

April, 202110 mg enteric coated omeprazole tablets are shown to be an effective gastric acid suppressant in healthy dogs

Title: A prospective, randomized, masked, placebo-controlled crossover study for the effect of 10 mg omeprazole capsules on gastric pH in healthy dogs

Topic: Oesophageal foreign body

April, 2021Dogs with biliary rupture based on ultrasound findings may have normal total serum bilirubin values

Title: Dogs with biliary rupture based on ultrasound findings may have normal total serum bilirubin values

Topic: Septic peritonitis

Title: A retrospective study of 237 dogs hospitalized with suspected acute hemorrhagic diarrhea syndrome: Disease severity, treatment, and outcome

Topic: Acute haemorrhagic diarrhoea syndrome (AHDS)

March, 2021Increased neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio provide information regarding the course of acute pancreatitis in dogs and cats

Title: Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratios in dogs and cats with acute pancreatitis

Topic: Pancreatitis (Acute canine)

March, 2021Case report describes caecal inversion as a cause of ileocolic intussusception in a 2 year old dog

Title: Caecal inversion in association with ileocolic intussusception in a dog

Topic: Intussusception

Title: Oesophagostomy tube complications in azotaemic dogs: 139 cases (2015 to 2019)

Topic: Oesophagostomy tube (O-tube)

March, 2021Large retrospective study reported a 91% survival rates for dogs hospitalised with parvovirus enteritis. A low haematocrit, decreased blood glucose concentration or increased serum magnesium at presentation were all considered negative prognostic indicators for survival in this cohort of dogs

Title: Prognostic indicators at presentation for canine parvoviral enteritis: 322 cases (2001-2018)

Topic: Parvovirus

March, 2021A novel method of laparotomy-assisted transoral retrieval of gastrointestinal foreign bodies is described and may provide an alternative to gastrotomy in carefully selected cases

Title: Laparotomy-Assisted Transoral Foreign Body Retrieval in Small Animals: 10 Cases (2018-2020)

Topic: Small intestinal foreign body

February, 2021The utility of abdominal ultrasound for the detection of grossly identifiable lesions in dogs with non-traumatic haemoperitoneum appears limited

Title: Diagnostic utility of abdominal ultrasonography for evaluation of dogs with nontraumatic hemoabdomen: 94 cases (2014-2017)

Topic: Haemoperitoneum

Title: Evaluation of staple line reinforcement after partial gastrectomy closure in an ex vivo canine model

Topic: Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV)

Title: Evaluation of a staged technique of immediate decompressive and delayed surgical treatment for gastric dilatation-volvulus in dogs

Topic: Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV)

January, 2021Earlier surgical treatment of stabilised dogs with gastrointestinal foreign body obstruction may reduce the requirement for complex procedures and may accelerate recovery

Title: Outcomes of dogs undergoing immediate or delayed surgical treatment for gastrointestinal foreign body obstruction: A retrospective study by the Society of Veterinary Soft Tissue Surgery

Topic: Small intestinal foreign body

November, 2020Administration of gabapentin to cats appears to produce a similar effect on food intake to mirtazapine demonstrating this drugs potential to be used as an appetite stimulant in this species

Title: Appetite-stimulating effect of gabapentin vs mirtazapine in healthy cats post-ovariectomy

Topic: Pancreatitis (Acute feline)

Title: Lethal acute hemorrhage from an aortoesophageal fistula following endoscopy-assisted esophageal foreign body removal in a dog

Topic: Oesophageal foreign body

Title: Colonic torsion in 4 Great Danes

Topic: Intussusception

September, 2020Hyperimmune plasma (HIP) at 10 mL/kg i/v administered to dogs with canine parvovirus (CPV) within the first 6 hours of hospitalisation improves markers for shock during the initial 24 hours of hospitalisation but no effects were observed on duration of hospitalisation or mortality

Title: Clinical evaluation of hyperimmune plasma for treatment of dogs with naturally occurring parvoviral enteritis

Topic: Parvovirus

August, 2020Report of a serious adverse event of gastrointestinal obstruction in a dog that necessitated enterotomy following routine multidose charcoal granule administration

Title: Gastrointestinal obstruction secondary to activated charcoal granule impaction in a dog

Topic: Activated charcoal (AC)

Title: Evaluation of a novel non‐surgical post‐pyloric feeding technique in dogs with severe acute kidney injury

Topic: Acute kidney injury (AKI)

July, 2020Azotaemia and the presence of local or secondary complications were significantly associated with death in dogs with acute pancreatitis

Title: Prognostic markers and assessment of a previously published clinical severity index in 109 hospitalised dogs with acute presentation of pancreatitis

Topic: Pancreatitis (Acute canine)

July, 2020A positive Spec fPL result indicates that pancreatitis is a probable diagnosis in cats, but the test cannot be used to rule the diagnosis out

Title: Retrospective study of the diagnostic utility of Spec fPLin the assessment of 274 sick cats

Topic: Pancreatitis (Acute feline)

July, 2020Post operative complications are common in dogs undergoing surgery for intussusception, including a 14% risk of life threatening short term complications

Title: Clinical findings and outcomes of 153 dogs surgically treated for intestinal intussusceptions

Topic: Intussusception

Haematology and Transfusion medicine

June, 2025

Title: A retrospective report on xenotransfusion of canine serum albumin in five critically ill cats.

Topic: Blood product transfusions (Feline)

May, 2025

Title: Prognostic factors and long‑term outcome in dogs diagnosed with primary and secondary immune thrombocytopenia in Ireland.

Topic: Thrombocytopenia

March, 2025

Title: The effects of alfaxalone, alone or with butorphanol, on the ultrasonographic appearance of the feline spleen

Topic: Haemoperitoneum

February, 2025

Title: Decreases in hemoglobin and hematocrit may signal degree of hemorrhagic shock: retrospective evaluation in a dog model.

Topic: Haemoperitoneum

December, 2024

Title: Acid–base and electrolyte changes in dogs after packed red blood cell transfusion.

Topic: Blood product transfusions (Canine)

December, 2024

Title: Feline blood donation: Description and adverse reactions from 29 201 donation events between 2019 and 2023

Topic: Blood product transfusions (Feline)

November, 2024

Title: Utilization of peripheral glucose and lactate differences in the diagnosis of feline arterial thromboembolism: a multi-center study.

Topic: Feline aortic thromboembolism (FATE)

October, 2024

Title: Methylprednisolone alone or combined with cyclosporine or mycophenolate mofetil for the treatment of immune-mediated hemolytic anemia in dogs, a prospective study.

Topic: Immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA)

October, 2024

Title: Retrospective evaluation of the short-term response of human intravenous immunoglobulin therapy in the management of canine immune-mediated thrombocytopenia (2010-2015): 27 cases.

Topic: Thrombocytopenia

October, 2024

Title: Evaluation of a whole blood point-of-care coagulation analyzer in dogs.

Topic: Rodenticide (Anticoagulant ACR) toxicity

September, 2024

Title: Intravenous fluid therapy compared to no treatment following blood donation in cats: a randomised controlled trial.

Topic: Blood product transfusions (Feline)

September, 2024

Title: Relapse Risk Factors for Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia: A Retrospective Study of 163 Dogs

Topic: Immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA)

August, 2024Journal club

Title: ACVIM consensus statements on the diagnosis and treatment of immune thrombocytopenia in dogs and cats.

Topic: Thrombocytopenia

August, 2024

Title: Romiplostim for treatment of thrombocytopenia in dogs: A retrospective assessment and clinical outcomes.

Topic: Thrombocytopenia

August, 2024

Title: Viscoelastic coagulation monitoring parameters in cats with acute arterial thromboembolism.

Topic: Feline aortic thromboembolism (FATE)

August, 2024

Title: Prevalence of Hemoplasma spp. positivity in potential feline blood donors and study of the association with selected clinical variables.

Topic: Blood product transfusions (Feline)

August, 2024

Title: Impact of a cell salvage device on blood transfusions to dogs undergoing surgery at a referral veterinary hospital.

Topic: Blood product transfusions (Canine)

July, 2024

Title: Clinical presentation, outcome and prognostic factors in dogs with immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia: a retrospective single-centre study of 104 cases in Ireland (2002-2020).

Topic: Immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA)

June, 2024

Title: A survey of medication and raw food use among canine blood donors.

Topic: Blood product transfusions (Canine)

May, 2024

Title: Anemia in Dogs with Acute Kidney Injury.

Topic: Acute kidney injury (AKI)

April, 2024

Title: Comparison of timing of relapse in dogs with nonassociative immune-mediated hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, or polyarthritis.

Topic: Immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA)

April, 2024

Title: A prospective cohort study to identify clinical diagnostic and prognostic markers of primary immune thrombocytopenia in dogs

Topic: Thrombocytopenia

April, 2024

Title: Retrospective evaluation of leflunomide as an adjunctive therapy in dogs with non-associative immune-mediated thrombocytopenia: 20 cases (2008-2021).

Topic: Thrombocytopenia

November, 2023

Title: Retrospective evaluation of the clinical course and outcome of zinc toxicosis due to metallic foreign bodies in dogs (2005-2021): 55 cases.

Topic: Small intestinal foreign body

October, 2023

Title: Retrospective evaluation of indications, transfusion protocols, and acute transfusion reactions associated with the administration of lyophilized canine albumin: 53 cases (2009-2020)

Topic: Septic peritonitis

October, 2023

Title: Evaluation of bacterial growth, effects on albumin, and coagulation factors in canine fresh frozen plasma administered as continuous rate infusion exposed to room temperature for 12 hours

Topic: Blood product transfusions (Canine)

September, 2023

Title: Evaluation of leukocyte depletion of packed red blood cell units and impact on clinically observed transfusion reactions.

Topic: Transfusion reactions

August, 2023

Title: Human intravenous immunoglobulin use for hematological immune-mediated disease in dogs.

Topic: Immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA)

August, 2023

Title: Synergistic inhibitory effects of clopidogrel and rivaroxaban on platelet function and platelet-dependent thrombin generation in cats

Topic: Feline aortic thromboembolism (FATE)

August, 2023

Title: Citrate phosphate dextrose adenine (CPDA-1) can be sampled from blood collection bags in a multi-dose manner

Topic: Blood product transfusions (Canine)

August, 2023

Title: Assessing major influences on decision-making and outcome for dogs presenting emergently with nontraumatic hemoabdomen

Topic: Haemoperitoneum

August, 2023

Title: Clinical findings, treatment and outcome in cats diagnosed with precursor-targeted immune-mediated anaemia in a referral hospital in the UK: 30 cases (2010-2021)

Topic: Immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA)

July, 2023

Title: Investigation of the therapeutic effects, predictors, and complications of long-term immunosuppressive therapy in dogs with precursor-targeted immune-mediated anemia

Topic: Immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA)

July, 2023

Title: Blood product usage and factors associated with transfusions in cats with hemoperitoneum: 33 cases (2018-2022)

Topic: Haemoperitoneum

July, 2023

Title: Retrospective study of canine blood xenotransfusion compared with type-matched feline blood allotransfusion to cats: indications, effectiveness, limitations and adverse effects

Topic: Blood product transfusions (Feline)

July, 2023

Title: Retrospective evaluation of the diagnostic utility of computed tomography in dogs with nontraumatic hemoperitoneum: 26 cases (2015–2020)

Topic: Haemoperitoneum

June, 2023

Title: Retrospective evaluation of fresh platelet concentrate administration in dogs: Patient characteristics, outcomes, and transfusion practices in 189 transfusion episodes (2008-2019)

Topic: Blood product transfusions (Canine)

June, 2023

Title: The Indirect Antiglobulin (Coombs’) Test Is Specific but Less Sensitive Than the Direct Antiglobulin Test for Detecting Anti-Erythrocytic Autoantibodies and Thereby Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia in Dogs

Topic: Immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA)

May, 2023

Title: Successful autologous transfusion from the subcutaneous space in a domestic shorthair cat with suspected anticoagulant rodenticide toxicity

Topic: Blood product transfusions (Feline)

March, 2023

Title: Effect of donor blood storage on gel column crossmatch in dogs

Topic: Blood product transfusions (Canine)

March, 2023

Title: Retrospective analysis of immunosuppressive and anti-thrombotic protocols in nonassociative immune mediated hemolytic anemia in dogs

Topic: Immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA)

March, 2023

Title: Validation of a cage-side agglutination card for Dal blood typing in dogs

Topic: Blood product transfusions (Canine)

March, 2023

Title: Clinicopathologic and gastrointestinal effects of administration of prednisone, prednisone with omeprazole, or prednisone with probiotics to dogs: A double-blind randomized trial

Topic: Immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA)

January, 2023

Title: Evaluation of the validity of the double two-thirds rule for diagnosing hemangiosarcoma in dogs with nontraumatic hemoperitoneum due to a ruptured splenic mass: a systematic review

Topic: Haemoperitoneum

January, 2023

Title: Retrospective evaluation of the use of small-bore wire-guided catheters for the management of peritoneal effusion in cats and dogs

Topic: Abdominocentesis

January, 2023

Title: Point-of-care global coagulation assay parameters in normal dogs and dogs with primary immune-mediated hemolytic anemia

Topic: Immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA)

January, 2023

Title: Carboxyhemoglobin as a diagnostic and prognostic biomarker of hemolytic anemias in dogs

Topic: Immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA)

January, 2023

Title: Evaluation of the utility and accuracy of body fluids containing red blood cells to determine canine and feline blood types

Topic: Blood product transfusions (Feline)

December, 2022

Title: Incidence of acute haemolysis in cats receiving canine packed red blood cells (xenotransfusions)

Topic: Blood product transfusions (Feline)

December, 2022

Title: Ultrasonographic findings of feline aortic thromboembolism

Topic: Feline aortic thromboembolism (FATE)

December, 2022

Title: Bilateral lysis of aortic saddle thrombus with early tissue plasminogen activator (BLASTT): a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled study in feline acute aortic thromboembolism

Topic: Feline aortic thromboembolism (FATE)

December, 2022

Title: Diagnostic imaging findings in a referral population of dogs diagnosed with immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia: 50 cases (2015-2018)

Topic: Immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA)

November, 2022

Title: Retrospective analysis of the use of tranexamic acid in critically ill dogs and cats (2018-2019): 266 dogs and 28 cats

Topic: Haemoperitoneum

September, 2022

Title: Comparison of a commercial immunochromatographic strip crossmatch kit and standard laboratory crossmatch methods for blood transfusion compatibility in dogs.

Topic: Blood product transfusions (Canine)

September, 2022

Title: Centrifugal therapeutic plasma exchange in dogs with immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (2016-2018): 7 cases

Topic: Immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA)

July, 2022

Title: Evaluation of selected hematological, biochemical and oxidative stress parameters in stored canine CPDA-1 whole blood

Topic: Transfusion reactions

July, 2022

Title: Splenectomy in the management of primary immune-mediated hemolytic anemia and primary immune-mediated thrombocytopenia in dogs.

Topic: Immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA)

July, 2022

Title: Effect of leukoreduction on inflammation in critically ill dogs receiving red blood cell transfusions: A randomized blinded controlled clinical trial

Topic: Transfusion reactions

July, 2022

Title: Evaluation of selected hematological, biochemical and oxidative stress parameters in stored canine CPDA-1 whole blood

Topic: Blood product transfusions (Canine)

July, 2022

Title: Update of the Consensus on the Rational Use of Antithrombotics and Thrombolytics in Veterinary Critical Care (CURATIVE) Domain 6: Defining rational use of thrombolytics

Topic: Feline aortic thromboembolism (FATE)

July, 2022

Title: The influence of leukoreduction on the acute transfusion-related complication rate in 455 dogs receiving 730 packed RBCs: 2014-2017

Topic: Transfusion reactions

July, 2022

Title: Splenectomy in the management of primary immune-mediated hemolytic anemia and primary immune-mediated thrombocytopenia in dogs

Topic: Thrombocytopenia

June, 2022Case study suggests that treatment with human intravenous immunoglobulin G (hIVIG) might cause drug-induced haemolytic anaemia in dogs

Title: Suspected human intravenous immunoglobulin-induced acute haemolytic anaemia in a dog

Topic: Immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA)

June, 2022Dilution of canine blood with hydroxyethyl starch (HES) 670/0.75 and HES 130/0.4 at clinically relevant doses (10 and 30 ml/kg) led to significant hypocoagulability beyond simple dilutional effects as evaluated by dynamic viscoelastic coagulometry in healthy dogs

Title: In vitro effect of hydroxyethyl starch on coagulation in dogs as assessed by dynamic viscoelastic coagulometry

Topic: Shock

May, 2022Small prospective clinical study demonstrates that feline erythrocyte alloantibodies (FEA) can be detected from 5-400 days post transfusion in transfusion-naive FEA 1-negative cats, when transfused with FEA 1-positive blood

Title: Characterization of post-transfusion anti-FEA 1 alloantibodies in transfusion-naive FEA 1-negative cats

Topic: Blood product transfusions (Feline)

May, 2022This updated evaluation of the veterinary literature considered a number of additional conditions potentially associated with thrombosis in an effort to promote best practices for the use of antithrombotics in veterinary care

Title: Update of the Consensus on the Rational Use of Antithrombotics and Thrombolytics in Veterinary Critical Care (CURATIVE) Domain 1- Defining populations at risk

Topic: Immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA)

May, 2022Study shows that dogs with anticoagulant rodenticide intoxication present with diverse locations of haemorrhage and the majority of dogs had non cavitary haemorrhage noted

Title: Retrospective Evaluation of Clinical Bleeding in Dogs With Anticoagulant Rodenticide Toxicity—A Multi-Center Evaluation of 62 Cases (2010–2020)

Topic: Rodenticide (Anticoagulant ACR) toxicity

April, 2022Large prospective study demonstrates that the incidence of feline blood donation adverse reactions is low (1.14%)

Title: Feline blood donation adverse reactions: classification and description of acute and delayed reactions in a donor population

Topic: Transfusion reactions

April, 2022Cats placed on dual antithrombotic therapy with clopidogrel and rivaroxaban for an arterial thromboembolic event, lived longer and had fewer recurrences than reported from previous studies evaluating other antithrombotic regimes

Title: Dual therapy with clopidogrel and rivaroxaban in cats with thromboembolic disease

Topic: Feline aortic thromboembolism (FATE)

March, 2022Study shows an increased risk of hypertension in dogs with nonassociative (primary) immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia

Title: Retrospective evaluation of systemic hypertension in dogs with nonassociative (primary) immune-mediated hemolytic anemia (December 2016 to April 2019): 26 cases

Topic: Immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA)

February, 2022Study showed that fresh feline RBCs exhibited no in vitro evidence of injury following passage through an 18 μm microaggregate filter

Title: Effect of microaggregate filter passage on feline whole blood stored for 35 days

Topic: Blood product transfusions (Feline)

January, 2022Small study shows that treatment of dogs with high dose IgM-enriched human IV immunoglobulin (Pentaglobin) in addition to glucocorticoids, is well tolerated in dogs with immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia but no significant benefits were found compared to treatment with glucocorticoids alone

Title: The use of high-dose immunoglobulin M-enriched human immunoglobulin in dogs with immune-mediated hemolytic anemia

Topic: Immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA)

December, 2021The use of two common peristaltic infusion pumps in veterinary hospitals (NIKI V4 [Everest] and Infusomat FmS [B Braun]) were shown to produce levels of haemolysis that were not significantly different than that caused by gravity alone during transfusion of feline pRBCs at a rate of 25 ml/h

Title: Quantitative assessment of infusion pump-mediated haemolysis in feline packed red blood cell transfusions

Topic: Blood product transfusions (Feline)

December, 2021Study of 106 dogs with non-traumatic hemoperitoneum finds no evidence to support a diagnosis of malignancy on the basis of ultrasonographic detection of a splenic cavitated lesion, and such a finding should therefore not influence any recommendation or decision regarding euthanasia

Title: Diagnostic value of the ultrasonographic description of a splenic mass or nodule as cavitated in 106 dogs with nontraumatic hemoabdomen

Topic: Haemoperitoneum

Title: Assessment of hemostasis in dogs with gastric-dilation-volvulus, during resuscitation with hydroxyethyl starch (130/0.4) or hypertonic saline (7.5%)

Topic: Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV)

Title: Outcomes and Blood Product Use in 89 Surgically Managed and 79 Medically Managed Cases of Acute Spontaneous Hemoperitoneum in the Dog

Topic: Haemoperitoneum

September, 2021Recipient EDTA plasma and serum are both deemed acceptable for use in canine major crossmatch reactions. EDTA plasma might be preferable to detect weak agglutination with more sensitivity and a reduced recipient blood volume is needed to complete the crossmatch reaction

Title: Comparison of serum versus EDTA plasma in canine major crossmatch reactions

Topic: Blood product transfusions (Canine)

August, 2021Study shows good agreement between the use of a commercially available point-of-care haematocrit meter and a lab analyser in the evaluation of blood samples in dogs and cats

Title: Effects of potential confounding variables on accuracy of a commercially available veterinary point-of-care hematocrit meter in the evaluation of blood samples from dogs and cats

Topic: Immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA)

June, 2021There was poor agreement between a non-antiglobulin-enhanced gel point-of-care major crossmatch method versus a feline-specific antiglobulin-enhanced tube agglutination method performed in a reference laboratory

Title: Accuracy of a point-of-care major crossmatch test and risk factors for major crossmatch incompatibility in cats

Topic: Blood product transfusions (Feline)

April, 2021Despite a bias toward dogs being refractory to initial immunosuppression, dogs with immune mediated haemolytic disease that were treated with therapeutic plasma exchange had a similar outcome to dogs treated medically

Title: Evaluation of membrane-based therapeutic plasma exchange as adjunctive treatment for immune-mediated hematologic disorders in dogs

Topic: Immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA)

February, 2021The utility of abdominal ultrasound for the detection of grossly identifiable lesions in dogs with non-traumatic haemoperitoneum appears limited

Title: Diagnostic utility of abdominal ultrasonography for evaluation of dogs with nontraumatic hemoabdomen: 94 cases (2014-2017)

Topic: Haemoperitoneum

February, 2021Anaphylaxis-related hemoperitoneum in 11 dogs

Title: Anaphylaxis-related hemoperitoneum in 11 dogs

Topic: Anaphylaxis

Title: A prospective randomized open‐label trial on the comparative effects of 6% hydroxyethyl starch 130/0.4 versus polyionic isotonic crystalloids on coagulation parameters in dogs with spontaneous hemoperitoneum

Topic: Haemoperitoneum

February, 2021Commonly used rapid infusion techniques in small animal transfusion medicine do NOT cause significant iatrogenic haemolysis of canine packed red blood cells in vitro

Title: In vitro iatrogenic hemolysis of canine packed red blood cells during various rapid transfusion techniques

Topic: Blood product transfusions (Canine)

January, 2021Neutrophil counts should be monitored in dogs receiving vincristine treatment for immune-mediated thrombocytopenia (ITP), especially if administered with cyclosporine

Title: Neutropenia in dogs receiving vincristine for treatment of presumptive immune-mediated thrombocytopenia

Topic: Thrombocytopenia

January, 2021Compared to laboratory methods, point-of-care crossmatch tests are shown to lack sensitivity for detecting incompatibilities in critically ill dogs giving rise to the possibility of false negative results

Title: Accuracy of point-of-care crossmatching methods and crossmatch incompatibility in critically ill dogs

Topic: Blood product transfusions (Canine)

December, 2020Lower saline‐to‐blood ratio results should not be used for a diagnosis of IMHA in dogs because false‐positive results are common

Title: Effect of dilution of canine blood samples on the specificity of saline agglutination tests for immune-mediated hemolysis

Topic: Immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA)

Title: Clinical utility of liver biopsies in dogs undergoing splenectomy

Topic: Haemoperitoneum

November, 2020Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) and aortic thromboembolism (ATE) are the most common causes of acute paralysis in dogs and cats presenting to an emergency clinic

Title: Intervertebral disc disease and aortic thromboembolism are the most common causes of acute paralysis in dogs and cats presenting to an emergency clinic

Topic: Feline aortic thromboembolism (FATE)

Title: Lethal acute hemorrhage from an aortoesophageal fistula following endoscopy-assisted esophageal foreign body removal in a dog

Topic: Oesophageal foreign body

September, 202016% of cats administered fresh frozen plasma (FFP) experienced a possible adverse transfusion reaction (ATR) which was mild and had no significant impact on survival. The most common ATR was increased body temperature, followed by dyspnoea/tachypnoea

Title: Retrospective evaluation of fresh frozen plasma use in 121 cats: 2009-201

Topic: Transfusion reactions

August, 2020Clinically relevant dose of hypertonic saline (7.5% NaCl) at 5 ml/kg does not affect whole blood coagulation significantly in healthy beagles

Title: Effect of 7.5% hypertonic saline solution on whole blood coagulation in healthy dogs using thromboelastography

Topic: Shock

July, 2020In dogs with immune mediated thrombocytopenia (IMT), Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE) was shown to be safe and was associated with improved platelet counts and clinical manifestations of bleeding in 3 out of 4 dogs with severe or refractory disease

Title: Application of therapeutic plasma exchange in dogs with immune‐mediated thrombocytopenia

Topic: Thrombocytopenia

Infectious disease

January, 2025

Title: Calcium and magnesium abnormalities in puppies with parvoviral enteritis.

Topic: Parvovirus

December, 2024

Title: Comparing treatment effects on dogs with acute hemorrhagic diarrhea syndrome: fecal microbiota transplantation, symptomatic therapy, or antibiotic treatment.

Topic: Acute haemorrhagic diarrhoea syndrome (AHDS)

April, 2024

Title: Retrospective evaluation of 22 dogs with leptospirosis treated with extracorporeal renal replacement therapies (2018-2021).

Topic: Acute kidney injury (AKI)

April, 2024

Title: Early administration of canine parvovirus monoclonal antibody prevented mortality after experimental challenge.

Topic: Parvovirus

January, 2024

Title: Retrospective evaluation of hematological ratios in canine parvovirosis: 401 cases.

Topic: Parvovirus

January, 2024

Title: Association between bacterial pathogenicity, endometrial histological changes and clinical prognosis in canine pyometra.

Topic: Pyometra (Canine)

December, 2023

Title: Case report: A severe case of generalized tetanus in a young cat.

Topic: Tetanus

November, 2023

Title: Updated ACVIM consensus statement on leptospirosis in dogs.

Topic: Acute kidney injury (AKI)

November, 2023

Title: Retrospective study of tetanus in 18 dogs—Causes, management, complications, and immunological status.

Topic: Tetanus

October, 2023

Title: Interstitial glucose monitoring has acceptable clinical accuracy in juvenile dogs

Topic: Parvovirus

September, 2023

Title: Efficacy of ultrasonographic caudal vena cava to aorta ratios for quantifying canine parvoviral enteritis rehydration

Topic: Parvovirus

September, 2023

Title: Preoperative computed tomography, surgical treatment and long-term outcomes of dogs with abscesses on migrating vegetal foreign bodies and oropharyngeal stick injuries: 39 cases (2010-2021

Topic: Pyothorax

August, 2023

Title: Case report: Long-term survival in puppies assessed with echocardiography, electrocardiography and cardiac troponin I after acute death in littermates due to parvoviral myocarditis

Topic: Parvovirus

July, 2023

Title: Biomarkers of endothelial activation and inflammation in dogs with organ dysfunction secondary to sepsis

Topic: Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and sepsis

June, 2023

Title: Etiology and effusion characteristics in 29 cats and 60 dogs with pyothorax (2010-2020)

Topic: Pyothorax

May, 2023

Title: Case report: Intracranial and spinal subarachnoid hemorrhage in a dog with Angiostrongylosis

Topic: Angiostrongylus vasorum (Lungworm)

April, 2023

Title: Serial measurement of cardiac troponin I in hospitalised dogs with canine parvoviral enteritis: Association with outcome and canine pancreas-specific lipase concentration

Topic: Parvovirus

March, 2023

Title: Association of the origin of contamination and species of microorganisms with short-term survival in dogs with septic peritonitis

Topic: Septic peritonitis

January, 2023

Title: C-reactive protein as a tool for monitoring response to treatment in dogs with acute hemorrhagic diarrhea syndrome

Topic: Acute haemorrhagic diarrhoea syndrome (AHDS)

December, 2022

Title: The role of the sequential organ failure assessment score in evaluating the outcome in dogs with parvoviral enteritis

Topic: Parvovirus

December, 2022

Title: Survival in canine tetanus - retrospective analysis of 42 cases (2006-2020)

Topic: Tetanus

November, 2022

Title: Antimicrobials in dog-to-dog bite wounds: A retrospective study of 1526 dog bite events (1999-2019)

Topic: Bite wounds (Canine)

September, 2022The bacterial strains recovered from a population of dogs with pyometra showed a high percentage of resistance and low production of virulence factors, suggesting that occurrence of pyometra might be more associated with host-related factors than bacterial virulence

Title: Antimicrobial susceptibility and production of virulence factors by bacteria recovered from bitches with pyometra

Topic: Pyometra (Canine)

July, 2022

Title: Neuropathologic changes associated with systemic bacterial infection in 28 dogs

Topic: Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and sepsis

May, 2022With basic, nonspecialised supportive care, bitches with surgically treated pyometra (ovariohysterectomy) have a survival rate to hospital discharge of 97%

Title: Findings and prognostic indicators of outcomes for bitches with pyometra treated surgically in a nonspecialized setting

Topic: Pyometra (Canine)

May, 2022Surgically treated pyometra in dogs has a 97% survival rate regardless of surgeon experience, hospitalisation duration or treatment delay

Title: Surgery in a veterinary outpatient community medicine setting has a good outcome for dogs with pyometra

Topic: Pyometra (Canine)

May, 2022Study finds that 100% of queens with pyometra treated with ovariohysterectomy (OHE) survived to hospital discharge

Title: Findings and prognostic indicators of outcomes for queens with pyometra treated surgically in a nonspecialized hospital setting

Topic: Pyometra (Feline)

Title: Parvovirus enteritis and other risk factors associated with persistent gastrointestinal signs in dogs later in life: a retrospective cohort study

Topic: Parvovirus

Title: Effect of sampling site on the diagnosis of canine parvovirus infection in dogs using polymerase chain reaction

Topic: Parvovirus

March, 2022In dogs with pyometra, the quick sequential [Sepsis-related] Organ Failure Assessment (qSOFA) score was associated with mortality and length of hospitalisation and might be a useful tool to improve the risk stratification in this cohort of dogs

Title: Retrospective evaluation of the use of quick sequential [Sepsis-related] Organ Failure Assessment (qSOFA) as predictor of mortality and length of hospitalization in dogs with pyometra (2013-2019): 52 cases

Topic: Pyometra (Canine)

Title: Bacterial culture and immunohistochemical detection of bacteria and endotoxin in cats with suppurative cholangitis-cholangiohepatitis syndrome

Topic: Acute neutrophilic cholangitis (Feline)

Title: Retrospective evaluation of the prognostic utility of quick sequential organ failure assessment scores in dogs with surgically treated sepsis (2011-2018): 204 cases

Topic: Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and sepsis

December, 2021A recent RCVS knowledge summary found there is weak evidence supporting IDEXX Angio Detect™ as a highly specific and moderately sensitive diagnostic test when compared to Baermann coprology

Title: Can IDEXX Angio Detect™ accurately detect canine angiostrongylosis?

Topic: Angiostrongylus vasorum (Lungworm)

November, 2021Respiratory complications such as aspiration pneumonia and upper airway obstruction are common in dogs with tetanus and are associated with a high mortality rate. This knowledge could help guide clinicians to make proactive choices to decrease the incidence of such complications and may allow a more informed discussion of risks with clients

Title: Respiratory complications in dogs with tetanus: A retrospective study of 53 cases

Topic: Tetanus

Title: CT findings, management and short-term outcome of dogs with pyothorax: 101 cases (2010 - 2019)

Topic: Pyothorax

August, 2021The prevalence of canine tetanus in England is significantly higher in winter months, especially in February

Title: Retrospective evaluation of the seasonality of canine tetanus in England (2006-2017): 49 dogs

Topic: Tetanus

May, 2021Study recommends that bacterial culture and sensitivity testing should be performed in all dogs presenting with keratomalacia (melting corneal ulcer) because of the variation in antibacterial sensitivity of the two most common bacterial species

Title: Melting corneal ulcers (keratomalacia) in dogs: A 5-year clinical and microbiological study (2014-2018)

Topic: Corneal ulceration

May, 2021Cats with septic peritonitis that survive the postoperative period have a favourable prognosis

Title: Outcome following surgery to treat septic peritonitis in 95 cats in the United Kingdom

Topic: Septic peritonitis

May, 2021Despite a higher baseline risk of mortality, no difference in survival was found in dogs with septic shock treated with hydrocortisone versus those not treated

Title: Retrospective evaluation of the use of hydrocortisone for treatment of suspected critical illness–related corticosteroid insufficiency (CIRCI) in dogs with septic shock (2010–2017): 47 cases

Topic: Septic peritonitis

May, 2021Study suggests early antibiotic administration and enteral nutrition are important determinants of outcome in canine septic shock

Title: Clinical features and outcome of septic shock in dogs: 37 Cases (2008-2015)

Topic: Septic peritonitis

Title: Prognostic indicators at presentation for canine parvoviral enteritis: 322 cases (2001-2018)

Topic: Parvovirus

December, 2020When compared with other causes of intrinsic acute kidney injury (iAKI) canine leptospirosis was shown to be characterised by increased glucosuria and higher fractional excretion of potassium

Title: Comparison of clinicopathological patterns of renal tubular damage in dogs with acute kidney injury caused by leptospirosis and other aetiologies

Topic: Acute kidney injury (AKI)

Title: Clinical evaluation of hyperimmune plasma for treatment of dogs with naturally occurring parvoviral enteritis

Topic: Parvovirus

July, 2020Routine bacterial culturing of acute wounds is unlikely to help predict subsequent wound infection, nor is it likely to accurately guide early selection of antimicrobials to treat wounds that become infected

Title: Pretreatment aerobic bacterial swab cultures to predict infection in acute open traumatic wounds: A prospective clinical study of 64 dogs

Topic: Bite wounds (Canine)

Laboratory medicine

September, 2025

Title: Median blood lactate values are elevated in dogs presenting with acute seizure activity:

Topic: Status epilepticus

July, 2025

Title: Diagnostic performance of an in-clinic cortisol assay in dogs with suspected hypoadrenocorticism.

Topic: Hypoadrenocorticism (Addisonian crisis)

July, 2025

Title: Neonatal blood lactate as a predictor of early survival in puppies delivered by emergency cesarean section.

Topic: Neonatal resuscitation

February, 2025

Title: Decreases in hemoglobin and hematocrit may signal degree of hemorrhagic shock: retrospective evaluation in a dog model.

Topic: Haemoperitoneum

February, 2025

Title: Retrospective evaluation of acid–base analysis in dogs and cats with diabetic ketosis (2017–2021): 96 cases.

Topic: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS)

February, 2025

Title: Assessment of point-of-care quantitative serum canine pancreatic lipase testing for diagnosing acute pancreatitis in dogs.

Topic: Pancreatitis (Acute canine)

January, 2025

Title: Calcium and magnesium abnormalities in puppies with parvoviral enteritis.

Topic: Parvovirus

January, 2025

Title: Comparison of urinary cortisol, urinary cortisol-to-creatinine ratio, and basal serum cortisol as screening tests for hypoadrenocorticism in dogs.

Topic: Hypoadrenocorticism (Addisonian crisis)

January, 2025

Title: Nucleated red blood cells for characterization of systemic inflammatory response syndrome in dogs.

Topic: Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and sepsis

January, 2025

Title: Point-of-care viscoelastic coagulation monitoring device shows promise for informing resuscitation strategies in a canine hemorrhagic shock model.

Topic: Shock

December, 2024

Title: New strategies to classify canine pleural effusions and the diagnostic value of acute phase proteins, amylase, and adenosine deaminase in pleural exudates

Topic: Pleural effusion

November, 2024

Title: Utilization of peripheral glucose and lactate differences in the diagnosis of feline arterial thromboembolism: a multi-center study.

Topic: Feline aortic thromboembolism (FATE)

October, 2024

Title: Evaluation of a whole blood point-of-care coagulation analyzer in dogs.

Topic: Rodenticide (Anticoagulant ACR) toxicity

September, 2024

Title: Inflammatory and immune variables as predictors of survival in dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease.

Topic: Congestive heart failure (Acute)

August, 2024

Title: Viscoelastic coagulation monitoring parameters in cats with acute arterial thromboembolism.

Topic: Feline aortic thromboembolism (FATE)

June, 2024

Title: A longitudinal study of the blood and urine metabolome of Vipera berus envenomated dogs

Topic: Adder (Snake) bite

June, 2024

Title: Usefulness of serum amyloid A for the diagnosis of pyelonephritis in cats: A prospective evaluation.

Topic: Acute kidney injury (AKI)

June, 2024

Title: Thromboelastometry for assessment of hemostasis and disease severity in 42 dogs with naturally-occurring heatstroke

Topic: Heat-related illness / heatstroke (Canine)

May, 2024

Title: A comparative analysis of canine pancreatic lipase tests for diagnosing pancreatitis in dogs

Topic: Pancreatitis (Acute canine)

May, 2024

Title: A Clinical Study on Urinary Clusterin and Cystatin B in Dogs with Spontaneous Acute Kidney Injury.

Topic: Acute kidney injury (AKI)

April, 2024

Title: New-onset organ dysfunction as a screening tool for the identification of sepsis and outcome prediction in dogs with systemic inflammation.

Topic: Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and sepsis

April, 2024

Title: Performance evaluation of a Test&Treat rapid detection kit for the diagnosis of septic effusions in dogs and cats.

Topic: Septic peritonitis

March, 2024

Title: Prognostic value of C-reactive protein in dogs with elevated serum pancreatic lipase immunoreactivity concentrations.

Topic: Pancreatitis (Acute canine)

March, 2024

Title: Symmetric dimethylarginine correlates with the urea, creatinine, potassium, and clinical scores in feline urethral obstructions.

Topic: Urethral obstruction (Feline)

March, 2024

Title: Diagnostic utility of the total nucleated cell count for differentiation of septic and sterile peritoneal effusions in dogs

Topic: Septic peritonitis

February, 2024

Title: Retrospective evaluation of admission total plasma protein as a predictor of red blood cell transfusion requirement in dogs diagnosed with traumatic and nontraumatic hemoabdomen: 90 dogs (2009-2019).

Topic: Haemoperitoneum

January, 2024

Title: Measurement of feline-specific pancreatic lipase aids in the diagnosis of pancreatitis in cats.

Topic: Pancreatitis (Acute feline)

January, 2024

Title: Trends in urolith composition and factors associated with different urolith types in dogs from the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland between 2010 and 2020.

Topic: Urethral obstruction (Canine)

December, 2023

Title: Acute kidney injury is common in dogs with septic peritonitis and is associated with increased mortality

Topic: Septic peritonitis

November, 2023

Title: Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio is increased in dogs with acute congestive heart failure secondary to myxomatous mitral valve disease compared to both dogs with heart murmurs and healthy controls.

Topic: Congestive heart failure (Acute)

October, 2023

Title: Assessment of the FreeStyle Libre 2 interstitial glucose monitor in hypo- and euglycemic cats

Topic: Hypoglycaemia

October, 2023

Title: Evaluation of red blood cell distribution width, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and other hematologic parameters in canine acute pancreatitis

Topic: Pancreatitis (Acute canine)

October, 2023

Title: Interstitial glucose monitoring has acceptable clinical accuracy in juvenile dogs

Topic: Parvovirus

October, 2023

Title: Cardiac Troponin I and Electrocardiographic Evaluation in Hospitalized Cats with Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome.

Topic: Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and sepsis

September, 2023

Title: Diagnostic utility of serum bile acids in dogs presenting with epileptic seizures consistent with a tier 1 confidence level diagnosis of idiopathic epilepsy

Topic: Status epilepticus

June, 2023

Title: The Indirect Antiglobulin (Coombs’) Test Is Specific but Less Sensitive Than the Direct Antiglobulin Test for Detecting Anti-Erythrocytic Autoantibodies and Thereby Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia in Dogs

Topic: Immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA)

May, 2023

Title: Serum Bicarbonate Deficiency in Dogs with Acute and Chronic Kidney Disease.

Topic: Acute kidney injury (AKI)

April, 2023

Title: Selected hematological, biochemical, and echocardiographic variables as predictors of survival in canine patients with myxomatous mitral valve disease and congestive heart failure

Topic: Congestive heart failure (Acute)

April, 2023

Title: Severity of myxomatous mitral valve disease in dogs may be predicted using neutrophil-to-lymphocyte and monocyte-to-lymphocyte ratio

Topic: Congestive heart failure (Acute)

February, 2023

Title: Ionized hypercalcemia in 238 cats from a referral hospital population (2009-2019)

Topic: Hypercalcaemia

February, 2023

Title: Concentrations and kinetics of renal biomarkers in dogs with gastric dilatation-volvulus with and without 24-h intravenous lidocaine

Topic: Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV)

January, 2023

Title: Evaluation of the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratios in critically ill dogs

Topic: Haemoperitoneum

January, 2023

Title: C-reactive protein as a tool for monitoring response to treatment in dogs with acute hemorrhagic diarrhea syndrome

Topic: Acute haemorrhagic diarrhoea syndrome (AHDS)

January, 2023

Title: Point-of-care global coagulation assay parameters in normal dogs and dogs with primary immune-mediated hemolytic anemia

Topic: Immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA)

January, 2023

Title: Carboxyhemoglobin as a diagnostic and prognostic biomarker of hemolytic anemias in dogs

Topic: Immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA)

January, 2023

Title: Progression of lipase activity and pancreatic lipase immunoreactivity in dogs hospitalized for acute pancreatitis and correlation with clinical features

Topic: Pancreatitis (Acute canine)

November, 2022

Title: Characterization of clinicopathologic and abdominal ultrasound findings in dogs with glucocorticoid deficient hypoadrenocorticism

Topic: Hypoadrenocorticism (Addisonian crisis)

October, 2022

Title: Prognostic value of lactate in cats presented in respiratory distress to the emergency room

Topic: Lactate

September, 2022

Title: Total protein concentration as a predictor of neoplastic peritoneal and pleural effusions of dogs

Topic: Pleural effusion

August, 2022

Title: Detection of frequent neutrophil misclassification by the ProCyte Dx in sick dogs and how to avoid it

Topic: Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and sepsis

July, 2022

Title: Comparative accuracy of two veterinary-calibrated point-of-care glucometres for measurement of blood glucose concentration in dogs

Topic: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS)

July, 2022

Title: Gastrointestinal foreign body obstruction is not associated with abnormal point-of-care pancreas-specific lipase test results in dogs

Topic: Pancreatitis (Acute canine)

May, 2022Study demonstrates that C-reactive protein and quality of life scoring may be useful markers in guiding the duration of antimicrobial treatment for dogs with aspiration pneumonia

Title: Antimicrobial discontinuation in dogs with acute aspiration pneumonia based on clinical improvement and normalization of C-reactive protein concentration

Topic: Aspiration pneumonia

Title: Comparison of lung ultrasound, chest radiographs, C-reactive protein, and clinical findings in dogs treated for aspiration pneumonia

Topic: Aspiration pneumonia

Title: Urinary cortisol-creatinine ratio in dogs with hypoadrenocorticism

Topic: Hypoadrenocorticism (Addisonian crisis)

Title: Effect of sampling site on the diagnosis of canine parvovirus infection in dogs using polymerase chain reaction

Topic: Parvovirus

Title: Retrospective evaluation of the prognostic utility of plasma lactate concentration and serial lactate measurements in dogs and cats presented to the emergency room (January 2012 - December 2016): 4863 cases

Topic: Lactate

December, 2021Creatinine concentration at 48 hours (Crea48) is a strong predictor for short- and medium-term survival in cats with acute on chronic kidney disease in cats

Title: Machine-learning algorithm as a prognostic tool in non-obstructive acute-on-chronic kidney disease in the cat

Topic: Acute kidney injury (AKI)

Title: Retrospective study evaluation of DGGR lipase for diagnosis, agreement with pancreatic lipase and prognosis in dogs with suspected acute pancreatitis

Topic: Pancreatitis (Acute canine)

November, 2021Study in non-azotaemic hospitalised dogs showed that increased serum symmetric dimethylarginine (SDMA) concentration at presentation, when concurrent serum Creatinine (Cr) concentration was within the reference interval, showed moderate predictive performance for acute kidney injury (AKI)

Title: Prospective evaluation of 5 urinary biomarkers as predictors of acute kidney injury in nonazotemic, hospitalized dogs

Topic: Acute kidney injury (AKI)

November, 2021Study shows that low concentrations of serum magnesium occur in approximately one fifth of all dogs with ionised hypocalcaemia

Title: Investigation of hypomagnesaemia prevalence and underlying aetiology in a hospitalised cohort of dogs with ionised hypocalcaemia

Topic: Hypocalcaemia

Title: Evaluation of diagnostic and prognostic usefulness of abdominal ultrasonography in dogs with clinical signs of acute pancreatitis

Topic: Pancreatitis (Acute canine)

Title: Comparison of serum versus EDTA plasma in canine major crossmatch reactions

Topic: Blood product transfusions (Canine)

August, 2021Study shows good agreement between the use of a commercially available point-of-care haematocrit meter and a lab analyser in the evaluation of blood samples in dogs and cats

Title: Effects of potential confounding variables on accuracy of a commercially available veterinary point-of-care hematocrit meter in the evaluation of blood samples from dogs and cats

Topic: Immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA)

Title: Comparison of glucose concentrations in canine whole blood, plasma, and serum measured with a veterinary point-of-care glucometer

Topic: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS)

Title: Prospective evaluation of plasma lactate parameters for prognosticating dogs with shock

Topic: Lactate

June, 2021Transient postictal hyperammonaemia can be found in cats with epileptic seizures without concurrent signs of liver failure therefore epileptic seizures should be an important addition to the differential list of feline patients with hyperammonaemia

Title: Transient hyperammonaemia following epileptic seizures in cats

Topic: Status epilepticus

Title: Accuracy of a point-of-care major crossmatch test and risk factors for major crossmatch incompatibility in cats

Topic: Blood product transfusions (Feline)

Title: Melting corneal ulcers (keratomalacia) in dogs: A 5-year clinical and microbiological study (2014-2018)

Topic: Corneal ulceration

April, 2021Study demonstrates that clinical signs, serum creatinine and SDMA are of limited diagnostic use to detect acute kidney injury (AKI) in European adder (Vipera berus) envenomation however AKI biomarkers are commonly increased 36 hrs after the bite suggesting that hospitalisation and supportive treatment of these dogs is sensible

Title: Serial serum creatinine, SDMA and urinary acute kidney injury biomarker measurements in dogs envenomated by the European adder (Vipera berus)

Topic: Adder (Snake) bite

March, 2021In dogs with presumptive sepsis, hypophosphataemia was not associated with outcome

Title: Hypophosphatemia in Dogs with Presumptive Sepsis: A Retrospective Study (2008–2018)

Topic: Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and sepsis

March, 2021Increased neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio provide information regarding the course of acute pancreatitis in dogs and cats

Title: Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratios in dogs and cats with acute pancreatitis

Topic: Pancreatitis (Acute canine)

Title: Prognostic indicators at presentation for canine parvoviral enteritis: 322 cases (2001-2018)

Topic: Parvovirus

Title: Accuracy of point-of-care crossmatching methods and crossmatch incompatibility in critically ill dogs

Topic: Blood product transfusions (Canine)

December, 2020Blood samples analysed for lactate after a delay of greater than 7.5 minutes at room temperature in dogs should be interpreted with caution

Title: Effect of time until sample analysis on lactate in dogs with shock

Topic: Shock

Title: Comparison of clinicopathological patterns of renal tubular damage in dogs with acute kidney injury caused by leptospirosis and other aetiologies

Topic: Acute kidney injury (AKI)

December, 2020Knowledge of positive allergen specific IgE results could guide allergen avoidance in asthmatic cats

Title: Serum allergen-specific IgE reactivity: is there an association with clinical severity and airway eosinophilia in asthmatic cats?

Topic: Feline asthma (Acute)

Title: Cerebrospinal fluid lactate concentrations in dogs with seizure disorders

Topic: Status epilepticus

December, 2020Lower saline‐to‐blood ratio results should not be used for a diagnosis of IMHA in dogs because false‐positive results are common

Title: Effect of dilution of canine blood samples on the specificity of saline agglutination tests for immune-mediated hemolysis

Topic: Immune-mediated haemolytic anaemia (IMHA)

Title: Etiology and prognosis for dogs with abnormal blood glucose concentrations evaluated in an emergency room

Topic: Shock

Title: Retrospective evaluation of the influence of azotemia on plasma lactate concentrations in hypotensive dogs and cats (2008‐2018): 337 cases

Topic: Acute kidney injury (AKI)

July, 2020A positive Spec fPL result indicates that pancreatitis is a probable diagnosis in cats, but the test cannot be used to rule the diagnosis out

Title: Retrospective study of the diagnostic utility of Spec fPLin the assessment of 274 sick cats

Topic: Pancreatitis (Acute feline)

July, 2020No single clinical sign, radiographic finding or laboratory diagnostic test can be used to distinguish between feline asthma and chronic bronchitis

Title: No single clinical sign, radiographic finding or laboratory diagnostic test can be used to distinguish between feline asthma and chronic bronchitis

Topic: Feline asthma (Acute)

Nephrology and Urology

August, 2025

Title: Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy: Application of Kidney Disease Improving Global Outcomes Guidelines for Treatment Prescription in Dogs With Acute Kidney Injury and Outcome Prediction.

Topic: Acute kidney injury (AKI)

February, 2025

Title: 2025 iCatCare consensus guidelines on the diagnosis and management of lower urinary tract diseases in cats.

Topic: Urethral obstruction (Feline)

February, 2025

Title: The use of a percutaneous cystostomy tube as an adjunctive treatment option for dogs with idiopathic functional outflow tract obstruction.

Topic: Ureteral obstruction (UO)

January, 2025

Title: Association of preoperative ultrasonographic parameters of the contralateral kidney with long-term serum creatinine in cats treated for unilateral ureteral obstruction.

Topic: Ureteral obstruction (UO)

December, 2024

Title: Urinary Cystatin B as a marker of acute kidney injury in cats

Topic: Acute kidney injury (AKI)

December, 2024

Title: Medical dissolution of presumptive upper urinary tract struvite uroliths in 6 dogs

Topic: Ureteral obstruction (UO)

October, 2024

Title: Scoping review exploring the evidence base on Vitis vinifera toxicity in dogs after ingestion: Clinical effects, treatments and types of V. vinifera.

Topic: Raisin, grape, currant or sultana toxicity (Canine)

October, 2024

Title: Cystine and urate cystoliths in dogs are frequently visible on radiographs prior to surgical or nonsurgical removal.

Topic: Urethral obstruction (Canine)

September, 2024

Title: Use of the subcutaneous ureteral bypass device and urethral stenting for treatment of malignant urinary outflow tract obstructions in cats.

Topic: Ureteral obstruction (UO)

September, 2024

Title: Assessment of alendronate and dietary treatment in the management of feline idiopathic ionised hypercalcaemia and ionised hypercalcaemia associated with chronic kidney disease: 29 cases (2016-2022).

Topic: Hypercalcaemia

August, 2024

Title: Single-step, non-surgical placement of permanent low-profile cystostomy tubes in dogs: 10 cases (2018-2023).

Topic: Urethral obstruction (Canine)

July, 2024

Title: Current knowledge on leptospirosis in cats: A systematic review with metanalysis on direct detection, serological response, and clinical data.

Topic: Acute kidney injury (AKI)

June, 2024Journal club

Title: International Renal Interest Society best practice consensus guidelines for the diagnosis and management of acute kidney injury in cats and dogs

Topic: Acute kidney injury (AKI)

June, 2024

Title: Usefulness of serum amyloid A for the diagnosis of pyelonephritis in cats: A prospective evaluation.

Topic: Acute kidney injury (AKI)

May, 2024

Title: Anemia in Dogs with Acute Kidney Injury.

Topic: Acute kidney injury (AKI)

May, 2024

Title: Association between pancreatitis and chronic kidney disease in cats: a retrospective review of 154 cats presented to a specialty hospital between October 1, 2017, and October 1, 2022.

Topic: Pancreatitis (Acute feline)

May, 2024

Title: A Clinical Study on Urinary Clusterin and Cystatin B in Dogs with Spontaneous Acute Kidney Injury.

Topic: Acute kidney injury (AKI)

April, 2024

Title: Retrospective evaluation of 22 dogs with leptospirosis treated with extracorporeal renal replacement therapies (2018-2021).

Topic: Acute kidney injury (AKI)

March, 2024

Title: Symmetric dimethylarginine correlates with the urea, creatinine, potassium, and clinical scores in feline urethral obstructions.

Topic: Urethral obstruction (Feline)

February, 2024

Title: Acute pyelonephritis in cats is frequently caused by Escherichia coli resistant to potentiated penicillins but has a better prognosis than other causes of acute kidney injury.

Topic: Acute kidney injury (AKI)

February, 2024

Title: Difficult catheterization and previous urethral obstruction are associated with lower urinary tract tears in cats with urethral obstruction.

Topic: Urethral obstruction (Feline)

January, 2024

Title: Trends in urolith composition and factors associated with different urolith types in dogs from the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland between 2010 and 2020.

Topic: Urethral obstruction (Canine)

January, 2024

Title: Occurrence of cardiovascular events in 168 cats with acute urinary tract obstruction.

Topic: Urethral obstruction (Feline)

November, 2023

Title: A novel two-catheter method for urethral catheterization improves success rates of urethral catheterization in female dogs and cats weighing less than ten kilograms.

Topic: Urethral obstruction (Canine)

November, 2023

Title: Updated ACVIM consensus statement on leptospirosis in dogs.

Topic: Acute kidney injury (AKI)

November, 2023

Title: The efficacy of administration of prazosin in reducing the risk of recurrent urethral obstruction in male cats.

Topic: Urethral obstruction (Feline)

September, 2023

Title: The most common types of uroliths larger than 1 mm are readily visible and accurately measured in an in vitro setting mimicking the canine abdomen using digital radiography

Topic: Urethral obstruction (Canine)

September, 2023

Title: Idiopathic functional urinary outflow tract obstruction in dogs, a retrospective case series (2010‐2021): 31 cases.

Topic: Urethral obstruction (Canine)

August, 2023

Title: Case report: Utility, complications, and short-term outcomes in three dogs managed with percutaneous pigtail cystostomy catheters for urethral obstruction

Topic: Urethral obstruction (Canine)

August, 2023

Title: Analysis of lower urinary tract signs and bacteriuria in cats with subcutaneous ureteral bypass systems

Topic: Ureteral obstruction (UO)

June, 2023

Title: Tartaric acid induces toxicity in Madin-Darby canine kidney cells, but not human kidney-2 cells in vitro, and is prevented by organic anion transporter inhibition and human OAT-4 transfection

Topic: Raisin, grape, currant or sultana toxicity (Canine)

May, 2023

Title: Serum Bicarbonate Deficiency in Dogs with Acute and Chronic Kidney Disease.

Topic: Acute kidney injury (AKI)

March, 2023

Title: Risk factors for upper urinary tract uroliths and ureteral obstruction in cats under referral veterinary care in the United Kingdom

Topic: Urethral obstruction (Canine)

March, 2023

Title: Acute kidney injury in 18 cats after subcutaneous meloxicam and an update on non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug usage in feline patients in Australia

Topic: Acute kidney injury (AKI)

February, 2023

Title: Ionized hypercalcemia in 238 cats from a referral hospital population (2009-2019)

Topic: Hypercalcaemia

February, 2023

Title: Retrospective evaluation of the effect of inhalant anesthesia on complications and recurrence rates in feline urethral obstruction

Topic: Urethral obstruction (Feline)

January, 2023

Title: Ultrasonographic quantitative evaluation of acute and chronic renal disease using the renal cortical thickness to aorta ratio in dogs

Topic: Acute kidney injury (AKI)

December, 2022

Title: Neutering is not associated with early-onset urethral obstruction in cats

Topic: Urethral obstruction (Feline)

December, 2022

Title: Treatment strategies for hyperkalemia secondary to urethral obstruction in 50 male cats: 2002-2017

Topic: Hyperkalaemia

December, 2022

Title: Effect of intermittent bladder flushing on recurrence rate in feline urethral obstruction: 72 cases

Topic: Urethral obstruction (Feline)

November, 2022

Title: Retrospective evaluation of risk factors for development of kidney injury after parenteral furosemide treatment of left-sided congestive heart failure in dogs

Topic: Congestive heart failure (Acute)

November, 2022

Title: Acute kidney injury in dogs following ingestion of cream of tartar and tamarinds and the connection to tartaric acid as the proposed toxic principle in grapes and raisins

Topic: Raisin, grape, currant or sultana toxicity (Canine)

October, 2022

Title: Urine bacterial culture growth and association with urine sedimentation and clinical findings in cats with acute kidney injury.

Topic: Acute kidney injury (AKI)

September, 2022

Title: Multicenter retrospective evaluation of transmural migration of subcutaneous ureteral bypass devices within the digestive tract in cats

Topic: Ureteral obstruction (UO)

September, 2022

Title: Evaluation of symmetric dimethylarginine in cats with acute kidney injury and chronic kidney disease

Topic: Acute kidney injury (AKI)

September, 2022

Title: Assessment of serum symmetric dimethylarginine and creatinine concentrations in cats with urethral obstruction

Topic: Urethral obstruction (Feline)

August, 2022

Title: Ultrasonographic assessment of the renal size using a kidney length to vertebral body length ratio in cats

Topic: Ureteral obstruction (UO)

June, 2022The incidence of symptomatic Vitis fruit-induced acute kidney injury (AKI) in dogs and cats appears to be low (1%), especially if decontamination measures are applied

Title: Incidence of Vitis fruit-induced clinical signs and acute kidney injury in dogs and cats

Topic: Acute kidney injury (AKI)

May, 2022Dogs that recover from acute kidney injury (AKI) and survive >30 days have a good long term prognosis

Title: Long-term outcome of dogs recovering from acute kidney injury: 132 cases

Topic: Acute kidney injury (AKI)

May, 2022Prazosin administration increases the risk of recurrent urethral obstruction (rUO) in cats within 14 days

Title: Prazosin administration increases the rate of recurrent urethral obstruction in cats: 388 cases

Topic: Urethral obstruction (Feline)

April, 2022Study shows that cats fed a predominantly dry diet were 15.9 times more likely to develop a ureteral obstruction than cats eating a predominantly moist food

Title: Feline ureteral obstruction: a case-control study of risk factors (2016-2019)

Topic: Ureteral obstruction (UO)

March, 2022Large study describes the occurrence and clinical management of urethral obstruction in male cats under UK veterinary primary care

Title: Occurrence and clinical management of urethral obstruction in male cats under primary veterinary care in the United Kingdom in 2016

Topic: Urethral obstruction (Feline)

March, 2022Study shows that the case fatality rate of dogs with acute kidney injury is more favourable than has been previously documented

Title: Acute kidney injury in dogs: Etiology, clinical and clinicopathologic findings, prognostic markers, and outcome

Topic: Acute kidney injury (AKI)

December, 2021A prospective, randomised, placebo-controlled, blinded study with 65 male, castrated and obstructed cats showed that prazosin administered at 0.5 mg PO q12h for 7 days did not decrease the rate of recurrent urethral obstruction versus placebo

Title: Effect of prazosin on feline recurrent urethral obstruction

Topic: Urethral obstruction (Feline)

December, 2021Subcutaneous ureteral bypass (SUB) device placement with intraoperative ultrasound guidance is an effective alternative for the treatment of ureteral obstruction in cats and may be a more accessible option when a trained veterinarian does not have access to fluoroscopy

Title: Subcutaneous ureteral bypass device placement with intraoperative ultrasound guidance, with or without microsurgical ureterotomy, in 24 cats

Topic: Ureteral obstruction (UO)

December, 2021Creatinine concentration at 48 hours (Crea48) is a strong predictor for short- and medium-term survival in cats with acute on chronic kidney disease in cats

Title: Machine-learning algorithm as a prognostic tool in non-obstructive acute-on-chronic kidney disease in the cat

Topic: Acute kidney injury (AKI)

November, 2021An increase in the length difference between kidneys can indicate ureteral obstruction, but cannot predict outcome for “big kidney, little kidney” (BKLK) cats

Title: Evaluation of and the prognostic factors for cats with big kidney-little kidney syndrome

Topic: Ureteral obstruction (UO)

Title: Prospective evaluation of 5 urinary biomarkers as predictors of acute kidney injury in nonazotemic, hospitalized dogs

Topic: Acute kidney injury (AKI)

November, 2021Another study confirms that subcutaneous ureteral bypass (SUB) device placement is associated with good outcomes and could be considered for the treatment of bilateral ureteral obstruction in cats

Title: Subcutaneous ureteral bypass device placement in 81 cats with benign ureteral obstruction (2013-2018)

Topic: Ureteral obstruction (UO)

November, 2021An increase in the length difference between kidneys can indicate ureteral obstruction, but cannot predict outcome for “big kidney, little kidney” (BKLK) cats

Title: Evaluation of and the prognostic factors for cats with big kidney-little kidney syndrome

Topic: Ureteral obstruction (UO)

October, 2021Absence of significant renal pelvis dilation does not rule out ureteral obstruction in cats

Title: Minimal renal pelvis dilation in cats diagnosed with benign ureteral obstruction by antegrade pyelography: a retrospective study of 82 cases (2012-2018)

Topic: Ureteral obstruction (UO)

June, 2021Study investigates the signalment, presentation, diagnosis, treatment and outcome of dogs diagnosed with detrusor urethral dyssynergy

Title: Detrusor urethral dyssynergy in dogs: 35 cases (2007-2019)

Topic: Urethral obstruction (Canine)

Title: Radiographic diagnoses in 80 cats before and 73 cats after unobstructing the urethra

Topic: Urethral obstruction (Feline)

May, 2021Clinical trial findings do not support an association between HES and AKI in dogs

Title: Prospective randomized controlled blinded clinical trial evaluating biomarkers of acute kidney injury following 6% hydroxyethyl starch 130/0.4 or Hartmann's solution in dogs

Topic: Acute kidney injury (AKI)

Title: Serial serum creatinine, SDMA and urinary acute kidney injury biomarker measurements in dogs envenomated by the European adder (Vipera berus)

Topic: Adder (Snake) bite

Title: Oesophagostomy tube complications in azotaemic dogs: 139 cases (2015 to 2019)

Topic: Oesophagostomy tube (O-tube)

March, 2021Study found there was no evidence for, or against the use of decompressive cystocentesis in the management of cats with urethral obstruction

Title: Multicenter evaluation of decompressive cystocentesis in the treatment of cats with urethral obstruction

Topic: Urethral obstruction (Feline)

February, 2021Results of a large retrospective study into Vitis vinifera fruit ingestion in dogs suggest that emesis should be induced even if > 4 hours have passed since ingestion and even if >12 hrs have passed if the patient is showing clinical signs

Title: Retrospective evaluation of Vitis vinifera ingestion in dogs presented to emergency clinics in the UK (2012-2016): 606 Cases

Topic: Raisin, grape, currant or sultana toxicity (Canine)

January, 2021In cats with benign ureteral obstruction, the placement of a subcutaneous ureteral bypass is associated with a high rate of complications but a median survival time of > 2 years suggesting that most of the complications are manageable

Title: Survival and complications in cats treated with subcutaneous ureteral bypass

Topic: Ureteral obstruction (UO)

Title: Comparison of clinicopathological patterns of renal tubular damage in dogs with acute kidney injury caused by leptospirosis and other aetiologies

Topic: Acute kidney injury (AKI)

November, 2020Short-term outcome of dogs with acute on chronic kidney disease (ACKD) is comparable to those with acute kidney injury (AKI) but long-term prognosis is guarded. The IRIS AKI grade at presentation is a prognostic indicator of short-term outcome

Title: Acute on chronic kidney disease in dogs: Etiology, clinical and clinicopathologic findings, prognostic markers, and survival

Topic: Acute kidney injury (AKI)

Title: Retrospective evaluation of the influence of azotemia on plasma lactate concentrations in hypotensive dogs and cats (2008‐2018): 337 cases

Topic: Acute kidney injury (AKI)

Title: Evaluation of a novel non‐surgical post‐pyloric feeding technique in dogs with severe acute kidney injury

Topic: Acute kidney injury (AKI)

July, 2020Azotaemia and the presence of local or secondary complications were significantly associated with death in dogs with acute pancreatitis

Title: Prognostic markers and assessment of a previously published clinical severity index in 109 hospitalised dogs with acute presentation of pancreatitis

Topic: Pancreatitis (Acute canine)

July, 2020Subcutaneous Ureteral Bypass (SUB) placement is shown to be an effective short-term treatment option for benign ureteral obstructions in dogs

Title: Subcutaneous Ureteral Bypass (SUB) placement is shown to be an effective short-term treatment option for benign ureteral obstructions in dogs

Topic: Ureteral obstruction (UO)

July, 2020Acute on chronic kidney disease (ACKD) in cats has a short term outcome comparable to acute kidney injury (AKI) however long term prognosis is guarded (MST 66 days. The presence of weight loss may help differentiate ACKD from AKI

Title: Acute on chronic kidney disease in cats: Etiology, clinical and clinicopathologic findings, prognostic markers, and outcome

Topic: Acute kidney injury (AKI)

Neurology

September, 2025

Title: Median blood lactate values are elevated in dogs presenting with acute seizure activity:

Topic: Status epilepticus

July, 2025

Title: Cervical ventroflexion in cats: 86 cases (2003–2024).

Topic: Hypokalaemia

June, 2025

Title: Generalized Tremors in Dogs: 198 Cases (2003–2023).

Topic:

April, 2025

Title: Effects of age on accuracy of advanced imaging modalities in identifying intervertebral disc extrusions in Dachshunds.

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

March, 2025

Title: Effect of local epidural application of methylprednisolone acetate on time to ambulation in non-ambulatory dogs with thoracolumbar intervertebral disc disease: A prospective randomised, blinded control trial.

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

February, 2025

Title: Tremors in cats: 105 cases (2004–2023).

Topic: Permethrin toxicity (Feline)

January, 2025

Title: Prevalence and breed predisposition for spinal diseases in pugs and French bulldogs

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

December, 2024Journal club

Title: Traumatic brain injury in companion animals: Pathophysiology and treatment.

Topic: Head trauma / traumatic brain injury (TBI)

October, 2024

Title: Recovery of ambulation in small, nonbrachycephalic dogs after conservative management of acute thoracolumbar disk extrusion.

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

September, 2024

Title: Spinal magnetic resonance imaging in cats: differences in clinical significance of intervertebral disk extrusion, intervertebral disk protrusion, and degenerative lumbosacral stenosis.

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

August, 2024

Title: Investigation of neutering status and age of neutering in female Dachshunds with thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusion.

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

August, 2024

Title: Factors influencing serum concentrations of levetiracetam in dogs with epilepsy.

Topic: Status epilepticus

August, 2024

Title: Clinical presentation, magnetic resonance imaging findings, and outcome of 80 Dachshunds with cervical intervertebral disc extrusion.

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

July, 2024

Title: Prevalence of neurological diseases associated with cervical pain and/or signs of cervical myelopathy in French bulldogs: a retrospective analysis of 105 cases.

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

July, 2024

Title: Efficacy and safety of alfaxalone compared to propofol in canine refractory status epilepticus: a pilot study.

Topic: Status epilepticus

May, 2024

Title: Outcome in paraplegic dogs with or without pain perception due to thoracolumbar fibrocartilaginous embolic myelopathy or acute non-compressive nucleus pulposus extrusion.

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

April, 2024

Title: Dorsal laminectomy for the treatment of lateralised cervical intervertebral disc extrusions in dogs—Prognosis and complications

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

April, 2024

Title: Clinical and imaging findings in dogs with nerve root signature associated with cervical intervertebral disc herniation.

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

March, 2024

Title: Isoflurane treatment for refractory and super-refractory status epilepticus in dogs.

Topic: Status epilepticus

February, 2024Journal club

Title: ACVIM Consensus Statement on the management of status epilepticus and cluster seizures in dogs and cats

Topic: Status epilepticus

February, 2024

Title: A review of the pharmacology and clinical applications of levetiracetam in dogs and cats.

Topic: Head trauma / traumatic brain injury (TBI)

February, 2024

Title: Prevalence of nonconvulsive seizures and nonconvulsive status epilepticus in dogs and cats with a history of cluster seizures: A retrospective study.

Topic: Status epilepticus

February, 2024

Title: Outcomes of surgically and conservatively managed thoracolumbar and lumbosacral intervertebral disc herniations in cats.

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

January, 2024

Title: Head tilt as a clinical sign of cervical spinal or paraspinal disease in dogs: 15 cases (2000-2021).

Topic: Vestibular syndrome

December, 2023

Title: Case report: A severe case of generalized tetanus in a young cat.

Topic: Tetanus

December, 2023

Title: Investigation of side effects to treatment and cause of death in 63 Scandinavian dogs suffering from meningoencephalitis of unknown origin: a retrospective study.

Topic: Status epilepticus

November, 2023

Title: Spinal shock in severe SCI dogs and early implementation of intensive neurorehabilitation programs.

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

November, 2023

Title: Prevalence, MRI findings, and clinical features of lumbosacral intervertebral disc protrusion in French Bulldogs diagnosed with acute thoracic or lumbar intervertebral disc extrusion.

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

November, 2023

Title: Retrospective study of tetanus in 18 dogs—Causes, management, complications, and immunological status.

Topic: Tetanus

September, 2023Journal club

Title: Current definition, diagnosis, and treatment of canine and feline idiopathic vestibular syndrome

Topic: Vestibular syndrome

August, 2023

Title: Randomized single-blinded prospective comparison between ozone therapy and electroacupuncture for canine thoracolumbar disk disease

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

August, 2023

Title: Duration of constant rate infusion with diazepam or propofol for canine cluster seizures and status epilepticus

Topic: Status epilepticus

June, 2023

Title: Reversible positioning head tilt observed in 14 cats with hypokalaemic myopathy

Topic: Hypokalaemia

May, 2023

Title: Case report: Intracranial and spinal subarachnoid hemorrhage in a dog with Angiostrongylosis

Topic: Angiostrongylus vasorum (Lungworm)

May, 2023

Title: Outcomes in Dogs with Multiple Sites of Cervical Intervertebral Disc Disease Treated with Single Ventral Slot Decompression

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

May, 2023

Title: Cervical intervertebral disc disease in 60 Yorkshire terriers

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

April, 2023

Title: A case series of 37 surgically managed, paraplegic, deep pain negative French bulldogs, with thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusion, from two English referral centres

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

March, 2023

Title: MRI features can help to confirm a diagnosis of progressive myelomalacia, but may not be accurate in dogs lacking characteristic clinical signs at the time of imaging

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

March, 2023

Title: Double-blinded placebo-controlled clinical trial of prophylactic omeprazole in dogs treated surgically for acute thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusion

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

March, 2023

Title: Does surgical timing affect the rapidity of recovery in deep pain-entire non-ambulatory dogs with thoracolumbar intervertebral disk extrusion

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

March, 2023

Title: Does surgical timing affect the rapidity of recovery in deep pain-entire non-ambulatory dogs with thoracolumbar intervertebral disk extrusion?

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

February, 2023

Title: Congenital portosystemic Shunts in Dogs and Cats: Classification, Pathophysiology, Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis

Topic: Status epilepticus

January, 2023

Title: Association between spinal cord compression ratio in magnetic resonance imaging, initial neurological status, and recovery after ventral slot in 57 dogs with cervical disc extrusion

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

December, 2022

Title: Prevalence, clinical presentation and MRI of intervertebral disc herniations in cats

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

December, 2022

Title: Survival in canine tetanus - retrospective analysis of 42 cases (2006-2020)

Topic: Tetanus

November, 2022

Title: Constant rate infusion of diazepam or propofol for the management of canine cluster seizures or status epilepticus

Topic: Status epilepticus

September, 2022Study demonstrated that Ondansetron substantially and rapidly decreased clinical signs of nausea behaviour and stopped emesis associated with acute vestibular syndrome in dogs

Title: Ondansetron in dogs with nausea associated with vestibular disease: A double-blinded, randomized placebo-controlled crossover study

Topic: Vestibular syndrome

September, 2022

Title: ACVIM consensus statement on diagnosis and management of acute canine thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusion

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

August, 2022

Title: Relationship between admission vitals and brain herniation in 32 cats: a retrospective study

Topic: Head trauma / traumatic brain injury (TBI)

August, 2022

Title: Preliminary evaluation of a non-invasive device for monitoring intracranial pressure waveforms in dogs

Topic: Head trauma / traumatic brain injury (TBI)

July, 2022

Title: Nonsurgical Rehabilitation in Dachshunds With T3-L3 Myelopathy: Prognosis and Rates of Recurrence

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

July, 2022

Title: Postoperative outcome of ambulatory dogs with intervertebral disc extrusion causing incontinence and/or tail dysfunction: 18 cases (2010-2020)

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

July, 2022

Title: Neuropathologic changes associated with systemic bacterial infection in 28 dogs

Topic: Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and sepsis

June, 2022Following successful initial medical or surgical treatment, clinical signs consistent with recurrent cervical disc extrusion occurred with similar frequency in dogs

Title: Recurrence of signs consistent with cervical intervertebral disc extrusion in dogs

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

Title: Outcome of thoracolumbar surgical feline intervertebral disc disease

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

May, 2022Review article suggests a drastic reconsideration of our treatment protocols of status epilepticus

Title: Defining and overcoming the therapeutic obstacles in canine refractory status epilepticus

Topic: Status epilepticus

March, 2022Study highlights the risks for short term mortality and recurrence in dogs with status epilepticus

Title: Risk factors associated with short-term mortality and recurrence of status epilepticus in dogs

Topic: Status epilepticus

January, 2022Study demonstrates that dogs with brain herniation have significantly higher SBP, greater difference between SBP and HR and lower MGCS score at admission compared to dogs with a normal brain MRI

Title: Retrospective evaluation of the relationship between admission variables and brain herniation in dogs (2010-2019): 54 cases

Topic: Head trauma / traumatic brain injury (TBI)

January, 2022Study documents that, consistent with the findings in humans, hyperglycaemia may be associated with decreased survival in dogs (but not cats) with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and confirms that although MGCS may be predictive of survival in both dogs and cats, a single value should not be used in isolation to prognosticate survival in this population of animals

Title: The prognostic value of admission point-of-care testing and modified Glasgow Coma Scale score in dogs and cats with traumatic brain injuries (2007-2010): 212 cases

Topic: Head trauma / traumatic brain injury (TBI)

December, 2021RCVS knowledge summary concludes that computed tomography is likely sufficient for the diagnosis and surgical planning of intervertebral disc disease in Dachshunds

Title: Evaluating the reliability of computed tomography for the diagnosis of intervertebral disc extrusion in dogs

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

Title: Respiratory complications in dogs with tetanus: A retrospective study of 53 cases

Topic: Tetanus

August, 2021The prevalence of canine tetanus in England is significantly higher in winter months, especially in February

Title: Retrospective evaluation of the seasonality of canine tetanus in England (2006-2017): 49 dogs

Topic: Tetanus

August, 2021Discrete clinical features may help to guide clinical reasoning when assessing cats with vestibular presentations

Title: Clinical reasoning in feline vestibular syndrome: which presenting features are the most important?

Topic: Vestibular syndrome

July, 2021Weakness, epileptic seizures and changes in mentation or behaviour were the most commonly reported signs in a retrospective multicentre study of dogs with insulinoma

Title: Clinical findings, neurological manifestations and survival of dogs with insulinoma: 116 cases (2009-2020)

Topic: Status epilepticus

Title: Transient hyperammonaemia following epileptic seizures in cats

Topic: Status epilepticus

June, 2021Study provides preliminary evidence of the efficacy of ondansetron to treat nausea in dogs with vestibular disease

Title: The use of ondansetron for the treatment of nausea in dogs with vestibular syndrome

Topic: Vestibular syndrome

April, 2021Early computed tomography (CT) in dogs following traumatic brain injury (TBI) has limited value in predicting short-term prognosis

Title: Early CT in dogs following traumatic brain injury has limited value in predicting short-term prognosis

Topic: Head trauma / traumatic brain injury (TBI)

April, 2021Retrospective study shows that discrete clinical features can be used to identify the most likely diagnosis in dogs with vestibular disease

Title: Clinical reasoning in canine vestibular syndrome: Which presenting factors are important?

Topic: Vestibular syndrome

February, 2021Recent study reported the prevalence of phenobarbitone associated adverse effects in epileptic cats to be 47% with sedation and ataxia being the most common

Title: Prevalence and clinical characteristics of phenobarbitone-associated adverse effects in epileptic cats

Topic: Status epilepticus

January, 2021Association of magnetic resonance assessed disc degeneration and late clinical recurrence in dogs treated surgically for thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusions

Title: Association of magnetic resonance assessed disc degeneration and late clinical recurrence in dogs treated surgically for thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusions

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

January, 2021Midazolam CRI appears safe and may be an effective treatment in dogs with cluster seizures (CS) or status epilepticus (SE)

Title: Continuous rate infusion of midazolam as emergent treatment for seizures in dogs

Topic: Status epilepticus

Title: Cerebrospinal fluid lactate concentrations in dogs with seizure disorders

Topic: Status epilepticus

December, 2020Study provides useful benchmarking information for practitioners on the causes, diagnostic evaluation and management of seizures in UK practices

Title: Seizures in dogs under primary veterinary care in the United Kingdom: Etiology, diagnostic testing, and clinical management

Topic: Status epilepticus

November, 2020Large study provides estimates for the prevalence of idiopathic epilepsy and structural epilepsy in dogs undergoing MRI for the investigation of epileptic seizures

Title: Estimation of the prevalence of idiopathic epilepsy and structural epilepsy in a general population of 900 dogs undergoing MRI for epileptic seizures

Topic: Status epilepticus

November, 2020Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) and aortic thromboembolism (ATE) are the most common causes of acute paralysis in dogs and cats presenting to an emergency clinic

Title: Intervertebral disc disease and aortic thromboembolism are the most common causes of acute paralysis in dogs and cats presenting to an emergency clinic

Topic: Feline aortic thromboembolism (FATE)

Title: Effect of intravenous morphine injection on neurological examination of dogs with thoracolumbar intervertebral disk extrusion

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

October, 2020In dogs with Status epilepticus (SE) or cluster seizures presented to a teaching hospital, first seizure outside the defined idiopathic interval of 6mths to 6 years, absence of previous antiepileptic drug therapy in a dog with a history of seizures and hyperthermia at presentation were associated with a poor outcome

Title: Analysis of Early Assessable Risk Factors for Poor Outcome in Dogs With Cluster Seizures and Status Epilepticus

Topic: Status epilepticus

Title: Use of acupuncture as adjuvant analgesic technique in dogs undergoing thoracolumbar hemilaminectomy

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

October, 202090 % of cats with sacrocaudal luxation regained the ability to urinate voluntarily and 87% of cats that regained urinary function did so within the first 30 days. Regaining voluntary urination was significantly associated with neurological grade and the ability to control defaecation

Title: Evaluation of prognostic factors for return of urinary and defecatory function in cats with sacrocaudal luxation

Topic: Tail pull injury (Feline)

September, 2020Study demonstrated strong breed predispositions for vestibular disease in dogs with Spaniel types and brachycephalic types most commonly affected

Title: Vestibular disease in dogs under UK primary veterinary care: Epidemiology and clinical management

Topic: Vestibular syndrome

Title: Poliomyelomalacia in three dogs that underwent hemilaminectomy for intervertebral disk herniation

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

August, 2020Report of successful management of super-refractory status epilepticus in three dogs with a ketamine-dexmedetomidine infusion combined with mild induced hypothermia

Title: Ketamine-dexmedetomidine combination and controlled mild hypothermia for the treatment of long-lasting and super-refractory status epilepticus in 3 dogs suffering from idiopathic epilepsy

Topic: Status epilepticus

Title: Randomized controlled trial of pregabalin for analgesia after surgical treatment of intervertebral disc disease in dogs

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

July, 2020Approximately 15% of spinal cord injury dogs may develop chronic neuropathic pain which may go unrecognised by the owner

Title: Long‐term postoperative pain evaluation in dogs with thoracolumbar intervertebral disk herniation after hemilaminectomy

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

July, 2020An overnight delay before spinal decompression increases the risk of clinically meaningful deterioration in dogs presenting with grade 3 or 4 thoracolumbar disc extrusion

Title: Same‐day surgery may reduce the risk of losing pain perception in dogs with thoracolumbar disc extrusion

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

July, 2020Markedly prolonged anaesthesia might negatively affect recovery in severely affected dogs with thoracolumbar intervertebral disc herniation (IVDH)

Title: Association between anesthesia duration and outcome in dogs with surgically treated acute severe spinal cord injury caused by thoracolumbar intervertebral disk herniation

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

Ophthalmology

January, 2025

Title: Schirmer tear test-1 with open or closed eyelids: An evaluation in brachycephalic and nonbrachycephalic dogs.

Topic: Ophthalmic examination

January, 2025

Title: Prevalence of anterior uveitis in cases of systemic inflammatory response syndrome in dogs and cats.

Topic:

January, 2024

Title: Incidence of concurrent systemic injuries with traumatic proptosis and its effect on outcome - 100 dogs.

Topic: Proptosis

September, 2023

Title: Comparison of the TONOVET Plus®, TonoVet®, and Tono-Pen Vet™ tonometers in normal cats and cats with glaucoma

Topic: Glaucoma (Acute)

July, 2023

Title: Lens-related ocular emergencies (LROE) in dogs: treatment and visual outcome after late presentation of 90 eyes

Topic: Lens luxation (Anterior)

March, 2023

Title: Evaluation of corneal ulcer type, skull conformation, and other risk factors in dogs: A retrospective study of 347 cases

Topic: Corneal ulceration

November, 2022

Title: Influence of anaesthetics on aqueous tear production in dogs: a systematic review

Topic: Corneal ulceration

May, 2022

Title: Atypical chorioretinal lesions in Siberian Husky dogs with primary angle-closure glaucoma: a case series.

Topic: Glaucoma (Acute)

December, 2021Study found that most compounded famciclovir formulations were inaccurate, imprecise and inconsistent and suggested that tablets may be preferred over compounded famciclovir formulations for the management of feline herpesvirus - 1

Title: Variable accuracy, precision, and consistency of compounded famciclovir formulated for management of feline herpesvirus-1 in cats

Topic: Corneal ulceration

Title: Melting corneal ulcers (keratomalacia) in dogs: A 5-year clinical and microbiological study (2014-2018)

Topic: Corneal ulceration

February, 2021The instillation of topical NSAIDs to the eyes of healthy cats did not induce any changes in corneal sensitivity and therefore did not induce corneal hypoesthesia. It is not yet known if the same is true for cats with diseased corneas

Title: Effects of topical instillation of 0.1% diclofenac sodium, 0.5% ketorolac tromethamine, and 0.03% flurbiprofen sodium on corneal sensitivity in ophthalmologically normal cats

Topic: Corneal ulceration

Title: Repeatability of ultrasound examination of the optic nerve sheath diameter in the adult cat: comparison between healthy cats and cats suffering from presumed intracranial hypertension

Topic: Head trauma / traumatic brain injury (TBI)

Pharmacology

May, 2025

Title: Incidence of hypernatremia in dogs treated with multi-dose activated charcoal for acute toxicant ingestion: multi-center retrospective study (2018–2023).

Topic: Activated charcoal (AC)

April, 2025

Title: Therapy with clopidogrel or rivaroxaban has equivalent impacts on recurrence of thromboembolism and survival in cats following cardiogenic thromboembolism: the SUPERCAT study.

Topic: Feline aortic thromboembolism (FATE)

April, 2025

Title: Evaluation of Ropinirole versus Apomorphine for Emesis Induction in Dogs.

Topic: Emesis (induction)

March, 2025

Title: Dogs receiving cyclooxygenase-2–selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and/or nonphysiologic steroids are at risk of severe gastrointestinal ulceration

Topic: NSAID toxicity

March, 2025

Title: Ophthalmic ropinirole is an equally effective emetic agent in healthy dogs compared to intravenous apomorphine.

Topic: Emesis (induction)

March, 2025

Title: The influence of anaesthesia drugs on puppy vitality after caesarean section: a systematic review.

Topic: Caesarean section

February, 2025

Title: Retrospective evaluation of dexamethasone for treatment of suspected critical illness-related corticosteroid insufficiency in dogs with septic shock (2017–2022): 60 cases.

Topic: Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) and sepsis

January, 2025

Title: Clinical course and radiographic resolution of pneumonia in dogs treated with a shorter versus longer course of antimicrobials: a randomized, double-masked, placebo-controlled study.

Topic: Pneumonia

January, 2025

Title: Tranexamic acid stops hyperfibrinolysis in dogs with hemorrhagic shock: a randomized, controlled clinical trial.

Topic: Haemoperitoneum

October, 2024

Title: Retrospective evaluation of the short-term response of human intravenous immunoglobulin therapy in the management of canine immune-mediated thrombocytopenia (2010-2015): 27 cases.

Topic: Thrombocytopenia

August, 2024

Title: Romiplostim for treatment of thrombocytopenia in dogs: A retrospective assessment and clinical outcomes.

Topic: Thrombocytopenia

August, 2024

Title: Factors influencing serum concentrations of levetiracetam in dogs with epilepsy.

Topic: Status epilepticus

May, 2024

Title: Intranasal and intravenous apomorphine outperform ropinirole ocular drops for induction of emesis in dogs within ten minutes: a randomized, controlled clinical trial.

Topic: Emesis (induction)

May, 2024

Title: Use of orally administered dexmedetomidine to induce emesis in cats.

Topic: Emesis (induction)

April, 2024

Title: Retrospective evaluation of leflunomide as an adjunctive therapy in dogs with non-associative immune-mediated thrombocytopenia: 20 cases (2008-2021).

Topic: Thrombocytopenia

April, 2024

Title: A retrospective study of hydrocortisone continuous rate infusion compared with administration of dexamethasone boluses in dogs with adrenal crisis.

Topic: Hypoadrenocorticism (Addisonian crisis)

April, 2024

Title: Early administration of canine parvovirus monoclonal antibody prevented mortality after experimental challenge.

Topic: Parvovirus

March, 2024

Title: Isoflurane treatment for refractory and super-refractory status epilepticus in dogs.

Topic: Status epilepticus

February, 2024Journal club

Title: ACVIM Consensus Statement on the management of status epilepticus and cluster seizures in dogs and cats

Topic: Status epilepticus

February, 2024

Title: An experimental study of consecutive administration of ropinirole and apomorphine for emesis induction in dogs.

Topic: Emesis (induction)

February, 2024

Title: A review of the pharmacology and clinical applications of levetiracetam in dogs and cats.

Topic: Head trauma / traumatic brain injury (TBI)

January, 2024

Title: Inflammatory biomarker concentrations in dogs with gastric dilatation volvulus with and without 24-h intravenous lidocaine.

Topic: Gastric dilatation and volvulus (GDV)

November, 2023

Title: The effect of doxapram on survival and APGAR score in newborn puppies delivered by elective caesarean: A randomized controlled trial.

Topic: Neonatal resuscitation

November, 2023Journal club

Title: Fuzapladib in a randomized controlled multicenter masked study in dogs with presumptive acute onset pancreatitis.

Topic: Pancreatitis (Acute canine)

November, 2023

Title: The efficacy of administration of prazosin in reducing the risk of recurrent urethral obstruction in male cats.

Topic: Urethral obstruction (Feline)

November, 2023Journal club

Title: The use of metronidazole in acute diarrhea in dogs: a narrative review.

Topic: Acute haemorrhagic diarrhoea syndrome (AHDS)

September, 2023

Title: Emesis induction is successful for recovery of gastric foreign objects in cats

Topic: Emesis (induction)

August, 2023

Title: Synergistic inhibitory effects of clopidogrel and rivaroxaban on platelet function and platelet-dependent thrombin generation in cats

Topic: Feline aortic thromboembolism (FATE)

August, 2023

Title: Evaluation of Therapeutic Use of Antifibrinolytics in Cats

Topic: Haemoperitoneum

August, 2023

Title: Ropinirole has similar efficacy to apomorphine for induction of emesis and removal of foreign and toxic gastric material in dogs

Topic: Emesis (induction)

November, 2022

Title: Retrospective evaluation of risk factors for development of kidney injury after parenteral furosemide treatment of left-sided congestive heart failure in dogs

Topic: Congestive heart failure (Acute)

November, 2022

Title: Influence of anaesthetics on aqueous tear production in dogs: a systematic review

Topic: Corneal ulceration

November, 2022

Title: Constant rate infusion of diazepam or propofol for the management of canine cluster seizures or status epilepticus

Topic: Status epilepticus

November, 2022

Title: Pharmacokinetics and anti-nausea effects of intravenous ondansetron in hospitalized dogs exhibiting clinical signs of nausea

Topic: Pancreatitis (Acute canine)

Title: Dual therapy with clopidogrel and rivaroxaban in cats with thromboembolic disease

Topic: Feline aortic thromboembolism (FATE)

March, 2022Study shows that carprofen has low excretion into milk and may provide an analgesic alternative for lactating bitches without mastitis

Title: Concentration of carprofen in the milk of lactating bitches after cesarean section and during inflammatory conditions

Topic: Caesarean section

January, 2022Study in cats shows that the intrarenal injection method for euthanasia results in rapid cardiopulmonary arrest with few agonal reactions in most patients

Title: The use of intrarenal injection of sodium pentobarbital for euthanasia in cats

Topic:

Title: Variable accuracy, precision, and consistency of compounded famciclovir formulated for management of feline herpesvirus-1 in cats

Topic: Corneal ulceration

November, 2021Study demonstrates that gingival administration of apomorphine is easy, appears to be safe, and is an effective method of inducing emesis in the dog

Title: Induction of emesis with apomorphine using a novel gingival administration method in dogs

Topic: Emesis (induction)

August, 2021Study shows that the time from drug administration to emesis was significantly shorter in dogs administered apomorphine via the i/v route compared to the s/c route suggesting that i/v is the route of choice if a dog has ingested toxicants associated with rapid gastrointestinal absorption

Title: Evaluation of subcutaneous versus intravenous administration of apomorphine for induction of emesis in dogs

Topic: Emesis (induction)

June, 2021Study provides preliminary evidence of the efficacy of ondansetron to treat nausea in dogs with vestibular disease

Title: The use of ondansetron for the treatment of nausea in dogs with vestibular syndrome

Topic: Vestibular syndrome

May, 2021Despite a higher baseline risk of mortality, no difference in survival was found in dogs with septic shock treated with hydrocortisone versus those not treated

Title: Retrospective evaluation of the use of hydrocortisone for treatment of suspected critical illness–related corticosteroid insufficiency (CIRCI) in dogs with septic shock (2010–2017): 47 cases

Topic: Septic peritonitis

Title: Retrospective review of diphenhydramine versus diphenhydramine plus glucocorticoid for treatment of uncomplicated allergic reaction in dogs

Topic: Anaphylaxis

April, 202110 mg enteric coated omeprazole tablets are shown to be an effective gastric acid suppressant in healthy dogs

Title: A prospective, randomized, masked, placebo-controlled crossover study for the effect of 10 mg omeprazole capsules on gastric pH in healthy dogs

Topic: Oesophageal foreign body

March, 2021Latest randomised controlled trial concludes that although pimobendan appears safe in cats with HCM, no benefit on 180-day outcome was identified

Title: Effects of pimobendan in cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and recent congestive heart failure: Results of a prospective, double-blind, randomized, nonpivotal, exploratory field study

Topic: Congestive heart failure (Acute)

February, 2021Latest randomised controlled trial concludes that although pimobendan appears safe in cats with HCM, no benefit on 180-day outcome was identified

Title: Effects of pimobendan in cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and recent congestive heart failure: Results of a prospective, double-blind, randomized, nonpivotal, exploratory field study

Topic: Congestive heart failure (Acute)

February, 2021Recent study reported the prevalence of phenobarbitone associated adverse effects in epileptic cats to be 47% with sedation and ataxia being the most common

Title: Prevalence and clinical characteristics of phenobarbitone-associated adverse effects in epileptic cats

Topic: Status epilepticus

Title: Effects of topical instillation of 0.1% diclofenac sodium, 0.5% ketorolac tromethamine, and 0.03% flurbiprofen sodium on corneal sensitivity in ophthalmologically normal cats

Topic: Corneal ulceration

Title: Percent recovery of insulin from two different concentrations (3 U/250 mL and 45 U/250 mL) of regular insulin solutions prepared for continuous rate infusion

Topic: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS)

January, 2021Neutrophil counts should be monitored in dogs receiving vincristine treatment for immune-mediated thrombocytopenia (ITP), especially if administered with cyclosporine

Title: Neutropenia in dogs receiving vincristine for treatment of presumptive immune-mediated thrombocytopenia

Topic: Thrombocytopenia

January, 2021Midazolam CRI appears safe and may be an effective treatment in dogs with cluster seizures (CS) or status epilepticus (SE)

Title: Continuous rate infusion of midazolam as emergent treatment for seizures in dogs

Topic: Status epilepticus

January, 2021Pharmacokinetics of acetaminophen after intravenous and oral administration in fasted and fed Labrador Retriever dogs

Title: Pharmacokinetics of acetaminophen after intravenous and oral administration in fasted and fed Labrador Retriever dogs

Topic: Pain scales

Title: Retrospective evaluation of the safety and tolerability of pimobendan in cats with obstructive vs nonobstructive cardiomyopathy

Topic: Congestive heart failure (Acute)

Title: Appetite-stimulating effect of gabapentin vs mirtazapine in healthy cats post-ovariectomy

Topic: Pancreatitis (Acute feline)

Title: Efficacy and Safety of Intramuscular Insulin Lispro vs. Continuous Intravenous Regular Insulin for the Treatment of Dogs With Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Topic: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS)

September, 2020Torasemide was shown to be effective and safe to use in cats with congestive heart failure (CGF) as a first-line and second-line loop diuretic treatment

Title: Tolerance of torasemide in cats with congestive heart failure: a retrospective study on 21 cases (2016-2019)

Topic: Congestive heart failure (Acute)

Title: Efficacy of oral torasemide in dogs with degenerative mitral valve disease and new onset congestive heart failure: The CARPODIEM study

Topic: Congestive heart failure (Acute)

August, 2020Report of successful management of super-refractory status epilepticus in three dogs with a ketamine-dexmedetomidine infusion combined with mild induced hypothermia

Title: Ketamine-dexmedetomidine combination and controlled mild hypothermia for the treatment of long-lasting and super-refractory status epilepticus in 3 dogs suffering from idiopathic epilepsy

Topic: Status epilepticus

Title: Successful management of ventricular fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia using defibrillation and intravenous amiodarone therapy in a cat

Topic: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Title: Randomized controlled trial of pregabalin for analgesia after surgical treatment of intervertebral disc disease in dogs

Topic: Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD)

Reproduction

July, 2025

Title: Neonatal blood lactate as a predictor of early survival in puppies delivered by emergency cesarean section.

Topic: Neonatal resuscitation

April, 2025

Title: A retrospective study on dystocia in the cat, evaluation of 111 cases.

Topic: Dystocia

March, 2025

Title: The influence of anaesthesia drugs on puppy vitality after caesarean section: a systematic review.

Topic: Caesarean section

February, 2025

Title: Effects of postoperative hyperbaric oxygen therapy on hematological and biochemical parameters in patients diagnosed with pyometra in sepsis.

Topic: Pyometra (Canine)

February, 2025

Title: Investigation of maternal mortality and stillbirth in feline dystocia after emergency obstetric care interventions: a retrospective analysis.

Topic: Dystocia

January, 2025

Title: Ultrasound biometry for estimating delivery dates in small and medium breed cats.

Topic: Caesarean section

January, 2025

Title: Predisposing Factors for Pseudoplacentational Endometrial Hyperplasia or Cystic Endometrial Hyperplasia in Dogs and Their Association with Pyometra.

Topic: Pyometra (Canine)

December, 2024

Title: Feline dystocia and kitten mortality up to 12 weeks in pedigree cats.

Topic: Dystocia

November, 2024

Title: Retrospective evaluation of the induction of anaesthesia with alfaxalone or propofol in cats undergoing caesarean section.

Topic: Caesarean section

October, 2024

Title: Maternal and fetal factors for determining the cesarean section type (scheduled/emergency) in bitches

Topic: Caesarean section

June, 2024

Title: Resource setting impacts neonatal but not maternal survival in bitches treated for dystocia: 243 cases (2015-2020).

Topic: Dystocia

January, 2024

Title: Association between bacterial pathogenicity, endometrial histological changes and clinical prognosis in canine pyometra.

Topic: Pyometra (Canine)

November, 2023

Title: The effect of doxapram on survival and APGAR score in newborn puppies delivered by elective caesarean: A randomized controlled trial.

Topic: Neonatal resuscitation

October, 2023

Title: Hypoglycaemia management with a hypercaloric supplementation in neonatal puppies delivered by caesarean section.

Topic: Hypoglycaemia

September, 2023

Title: Radiographic measures of the pelvis differ in British shorthair cats with dystocia and eutocia

Topic: Dystocia

September, 2023

Title: Abdominal perfusion in canine patients with pyometra and sepsis evaluated by Doppler and contrast-enhanced ultrasound

Topic: Pyometra (Canine)

July, 2023

Title: Assessment of Vitality, Blood Profile, and Degree of Meconium Staining on the Skin in Newborn Dogs According to Its Birth Weight

Topic: Neonatal resuscitation

June, 2023

Title: Evaluation of primary wound healing and potential complications after perioperative infiltration with lidocaine without adrenaline in surgical incisions in dogs and cats

Topic: Caesarean section

June, 2023

Title: Divergences between serum C-reactive protein and ferritin concentrations in canine pyometra.

Topic: Pyometra (Canine)

March, 2023

Title: Successful Resuscitation of Neonatal Kittens Delivered by a Perimortem Cesarean Section Following Maternal Cardiopulmonary Arrest

Topic: Caesarean section

March, 2023

Title: Postoperative complications and antibiotic use in dogs with pyometra: a retrospective review of 140 cases (2019)

Topic: Pyometra (Canine)

March, 2023

Title: Preliminary study on fluid bolus administration for prevention of spinal hypotension in dogs undergoing elective cesarean section

Topic: Caesarean section

October, 2022Study shows that neonatal survival following c-section in brachycephalic dogs is higher than what has been previously reported and is similar to non-brachycephalic dogs

Title: Risk factors for neonatal mortality prior to hospital discharge in brachycephalic and nonbrachycephalic dogs undergoing cesarean section

Topic: Caesarean section

September, 2022Questionnaire based study calculates the risk of caesarean section in lesser known breeds with some surprising results

Title: Incidence and concomitant factors of cesarean sections in the bitch: A questionnaire study

Topic: Caesarean section

Title: Antimicrobial susceptibility and production of virulence factors by bacteria recovered from bitches with pyometra

Topic: Pyometra (Canine)

July, 2022

Title: Doppler ultrasonographic evaluation of medically treated female dogs with cystic endometrial hyperplasia-pyometra complex

Topic: Pyometra (Canine)

July, 2022

Title: Is an epidural component during general anaesthesia for caesarean section beneficial for neonatal puppies' health and vitality

Topic: Caesarean section

June, 2022Study investigates fertility after caesarean section in dogs

Title: Parameters in Canines After Cesarean Sections

Topic: Caesarean section

May, 2022With basic, nonspecialised supportive care, bitches with surgically treated pyometra (ovariohysterectomy) have a survival rate to hospital discharge of 97%

Title: Findings and prognostic indicators of outcomes for bitches with pyometra treated surgically in a nonspecialized setting

Topic: Pyometra (Canine)

May, 2022Surgically treated pyometra in dogs has a 97% survival rate regardless of surgeon experience, hospitalisation duration or treatment delay

Title: Surgery in a veterinary outpatient community medicine setting has a good outcome for dogs with pyometra

Topic: Pyometra (Canine)

May, 2022Study finds that 100% of queens with pyometra treated with ovariohysterectomy (OHE) survived to hospital discharge

Title: Findings and prognostic indicators of outcomes for queens with pyometra treated surgically in a nonspecialized hospital setting

Topic: Pyometra (Feline)

May, 2022

Title: Owner-reported long-term outcomes, quality of life, and longevity after hospital discharge following surgical treatment of pyometra in bitches and queens

Topic: Pyometra (Canine)

April, 2022Study shows that feline dystocia can result in up to 34% mortality for kittens delivered via both medical and surgical means and that hypoglycaemia and hypocalcaemia were not precipitating causes of feline dystocia in this population of cats

Title: Retrospective evaluation of feline dystocia: clinicopathologic findings and neonatal outcomes in 35 cases (2009–2020)

Topic: Dystocia

March, 2022Study shows that carprofen has low excretion into milk and may provide an analgesic alternative for lactating bitches without mastitis

Title: Concentration of carprofen in the milk of lactating bitches after cesarean section and during inflammatory conditions

Topic: Caesarean section

Title: Retrospective evaluation of the use of quick sequential [Sepsis-related] Organ Failure Assessment (qSOFA) as predictor of mortality and length of hospitalization in dogs with pyometra (2013-2019): 52 cases

Topic: Pyometra (Canine)

Title: Influence of maternal, anesthetic, and surgical factors on neonatal survival after emergency cesarean section in 78 dogs: A retrospective study (2002 to 2020)

Topic: Caesarean section

Title: Verifying the placement and length of feeding tubes in canine and feline neonate

Topic: Naso-oesophageal and nasogastric feeding tubes

Respiratory

August, 2025

Title: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Veterinary Medicine—The ARDSVet Definitions.

Topic:

March, 2025Journal club

Title: Emergency Dyspnea in 258 Cats: Insights from the French RAPID CAT Study.

Topic: Pleural effusion

February, 2025

Title: Postural drainage and high flow nasal oxygen therapy in four cats with decompensated cardiogenic pulmonary oedema.

Topic: Congestive heart failure (Acute)

January, 2025

Title: Clinical course and radiographic resolution of pneumonia in dogs treated with a shorter versus longer course of antimicrobials: a randomized, double-masked, placebo-controlled study.

Topic: Pneumonia

August, 2024

Title: Causes and consequences of feline haemothorax: A retrospective case series.

Topic: Pleural effusion

July, 2024

Title: Effect of continuous positive airway pressure helmet on respiratory function following surgical procedures in brachycephalic dogs: A randomized controlled trial.

Topic: Oxygen therapy

March, 2024

Title: Bicavitary effusion in cats: retrospective analysis of signalment, clinical investigations, diagnosis and outcome.

Topic: Pleural effusion

October, 2023

Title: Outcomes, including death, in dogs with pneumothorax following nasogastric feeding tube misplacement in the tracheobronchial tree: 13 cases (2017-2022).

Topic: Naso-oesophageal and nasogastric feeding tubes

September, 2023

Title: Preoperative computed tomography, surgical treatment and long-term outcomes of dogs with abscesses on migrating vegetal foreign bodies and oropharyngeal stick injuries: 39 cases (2010-2021

Topic: Pyothorax

August, 2023

Title: Continuous positive airway pressure ventilation in dogs with acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema is associated with improved clinical parameters and reduced diuretic and oxygen requirements.

Topic: Oxygen therapy

June, 2023

Title: Etiology and effusion characteristics in 29 cats and 60 dogs with pyothorax (2010-2020)

Topic: Pyothorax

April, 2023

Title: Computed tomographic findings in dogs with suspected aspiration pneumonia: 38 cases (2014-2019)

Topic: Aspiration pneumonia

March, 2023

Title: Noncardiogenic pulmonary edema in small animals.

Topic: Negative Pressure Pulmonary Oedema (NNPO)

March, 2023

Title: A retrospective study on parapneumonic effusion in 130 dogs with a clinical diagnosis of pneumonia

Topic: Pneumonia

February, 2023

Title: High-flow nasal cannula improves hypoxemia in dogs failing conventional oxygen therapy

Topic: Oxygen therapy

October, 2022

Title: Clinical characteristics and long-term outcome of lung lobe torsions in cats: a review of 10 cases (2000-2021)

Topic: Pleural effusion

September, 2022

Title: The wedge sign: A possible lung ultrasound sign for pulmonary thromboembolism

Topic: POCUS (thorax): TFAST and VetBLUE

May, 2022Study demonstrates that C-reactive protein and quality of life scoring may be useful markers in guiding the duration of antimicrobial treatment for dogs with aspiration pneumonia

Title: Antimicrobial discontinuation in dogs with acute aspiration pneumonia based on clinical improvement and normalization of C-reactive protein concentration

Topic: Aspiration pneumonia

May, 2022Study describes the clinical characteristics and outcomes in a population of dogs with negative-pressure pulmonary oedema and identifies the main causes of disease

Title: Retrospective evaluation of negative-pressure pulmonary edema in dogs (2006-2018): 35 cases

Topic: Congestive heart failure (Acute)

May, 2022Study showed that administration of cytidine diphosphocholine to dogs with spontaneously occurring mild acute respiratory distress syndrome caused by aspiration pneumonia rapidly and significantly improved gas exchange with minimal adverse effects

Title: Impact of cytidine diphosphocholine on oxygenation in client-owned dogs with aspiration pneumonia

Topic: Aspiration pneumonia

May, 2022

Title: Complications associated with long-term positive-pressure ventilation in dogs and cats: 67 cases

Topic: Pneumonia

Title: Comparison of lung ultrasound, chest radiographs, C-reactive protein, and clinical findings in dogs treated for aspiration pneumonia

Topic: Aspiration pneumonia

March, 2022Study shows that congestive heart failure is the most common cause of pleural effusion in cats

Title: Retrospective analysis of radiographic signs in feline pleural effusions to predict disease aetiology

Topic: Pleural effusion

Title: Can IDEXX Angio Detect™ accurately detect canine angiostrongylosis?

Topic: Angiostrongylus vasorum (Lungworm)

December, 2021History and physical examination findings are more useful predictors of a diagnosis of inflammatory lower airway disease in cats than venous blood gas variables

Title: Predictors of inflammatory lower airway disease in cats presented to the emergency room in respiratory distress: a case-control study

Topic: Feline asthma (Acute)

Title: In cats and dogs with traumatic diaphragmatic rupture, does surgical timing affect outcome?

Topic: Diaphragmatic hernia

December, 2021Study challenges the blanket prescription of antimicrobials in dogs with aspiration as some dogs may have a potentially self-limiting pneumonitis rather than develop a bacterial pneumonia

Title: Successful management of aspiration pneumopathy without antimicrobial agents: 14 dogs (2014-2021)

Topic: Aspiration pneumonia

Title: Respiratory complications in dogs with tetanus: A retrospective study of 53 cases

Topic: Tetanus

Title: CT findings, management and short-term outcome of dogs with pyothorax: 101 cases (2010 - 2019)

Topic: Pyothorax

November, 2021Study shows that contrary to published antimicrobial use guidelines for respiratory tract disease in dogs, airway sampling is rarely performed when there is clinical suspicion of aspiration pneumonia

Title: Vientos-Plotts A, Cohn LA, Grobman M. Bacterial infection in dogs with aspiration pneumonia at 2 tertiary referral practices

Topic: Aspiration pneumonia

September, 2021A total of 58.3% of dogs receiving closed chest CPR sustained iatrogenic complications

Title: Retrospective study of gross and histopathologic lesions associated with closed chest cardiopulmonary resuscitation in dogs

Topic: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

June, 2021Recent study demonstrated more improvement in hypoxaemia and increase oxygen‐free days in dogs with airway fluid accumulation receiving passive slow expiratory forms of chest physiotherapy as compared with control dogs with similar medical treatment

Title: Effectiveness of chest physiotherapy using passive slow expiratory techniques in dogs with airway fluid accumulation: A randomized controlled trial

Topic: Pneumonia

June, 2021Short-term recurrence of pneumothorax in dogs with primary spontaneous pneumothorax may be due to failure to identify causative lesions during the initial thoracic exploration

Title: Surgical management and outcome of dogs with primary spontaneous pneumothorax: 110 cases (2009–2019)

Topic: Pneumothorax

May, 2021The 5th intercostal space left lateral thoracotomy is preferred for most manipulations required for open-chest cardiopulmonary resuscitation in medium-sized dogs

Title: Comparison of left fourth and fifth intercostal space thoracotomy for open-chest cardiopulmonary resuscitation in dogs

Topic: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

Title: Utility of thoracic ultrasonography in a rapid diagnosis of angiostrongylosis in young dogs presenting with respiratory distress

Topic: Angiostrongylus vasorum (Lungworm)

March, 2021Vet BLUE, when performed by vets with basic training has a good overall specificity but poor sensitivity for the detection of alveolar-interstitial syndrome (AIS) when compared to CT

Title: Diagnostic accuracy of a lung ultrasound protocol (Vet BLUE) for detection of pleural fluid, pneumothorax and lung pathology in dogs and cats

Topic: Pleural effusion

February, 2021The finding of a peripheral hypoechoic band associated with central emphysema in a non-collapsed lung on ultrasound is strongly suggestive of lung lobe torsion

Title: Lung lobe torsion in 15 dogs: Peripheral band sign on ultrasound

Topic: Pleural effusion

January, 2021Aspiration pneumonia should be suspected in cats with a concurrent history of gastrointestinal disease presenting with tachypnoea of short duration

Title: Clinicopathologic and radiographic features in 33 cats with aspiration and 26 cats with bronchopneumonia (2007-2017)

Topic: Aspiration pneumonia

December, 2020Computed tomography in two recumbencies aids the identification of pulmonary bullae in dogs with spontaneous pneumothorax

Title: Computed tomography in two recumbencies aides in the identification of pulmonary bullae in dogs with spontaneous pneumothorax

Topic: Pneumothorax

December, 2020Knowledge of positive allergen specific IgE results could guide allergen avoidance in asthmatic cats

Title: Serum allergen-specific IgE reactivity: is there an association with clinical severity and airway eosinophilia in asthmatic cats?

Topic: Feline asthma (Acute)

November, 2020Lung ultrasound has a high sensitivity for diagnosis of pulmonary contusions when compared to “gold standard” thoracic CT in dogs with vehicle trauma

Title: Diagnosis of pulmonary contusions with point-of-care lung ultrasonography and thoracic radiography compared to thoracic computed tomography in dogs with motor vehicle trauma: 29 cases (2017-2018)

Topic: POCUS (thorax): TFAST and VetBLUE

August, 2020FOCUS evaluation of basic cardiac structure and LA:Ao by trained emergency clinicians improved accuracy of diagnosis compared to physical examination in cats with respiratory distress

Title: Focused cardiac ultrasound and point‐of‐care NT‐proBNP assay in the emergency room for differentiation of cardiac and noncardiac causes of respiratory distress in cats

Topic: Congestive heart failure (Acute)

Title: High‐flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy in acute hypoxemic respiratory failure in 22 dogs requiring oxygen support escalation

Topic: Oxygen therapy

Title: Preliminary evaluation of the use of high-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy during recovery from general anesthesia in dogs with obstructive upper airway breathing

Topic: Oxygen therapy

Title: Successful management of ventricular fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia using defibrillation and intravenous amiodarone therapy in a cat

Topic: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)

July, 2020Long‐term survival for dogs with surgically managed spontaneous pneumothorax is good and associated with a low risk of recurrence

Title: Long‐term survival for dogs with surgically managed spontaneous pneumothorax is good and associated with a low risk of recurrence

Topic: Pneumothorax

July, 2020No single clinical sign, radiographic finding or laboratory diagnostic test can be used to distinguish between feline asthma and chronic bronchitis

Title: No single clinical sign, radiographic finding or laboratory diagnostic test can be used to distinguish between feline asthma and chronic bronchitis

Topic: Feline asthma (Acute)

Toxicology

May, 2025

Title: Incidence of hypernatremia in dogs treated with multi-dose activated charcoal for acute toxicant ingestion: multi-center retrospective study (2018–2023).

Topic: Activated charcoal (AC)

April, 2025

Title: Bromethalin Exposure in Dogs and Cats: A 14-Year Retrospective Study (2010–2023)

Topic: Rodenticide (Bromethalin) toxicity

April, 2025

Title: Evaluation of Ropinirole versus Apomorphine for Emesis Induction in Dogs.

Topic: Emesis (induction)

March, 2025

Title: Dogs receiving cyclooxygenase-2–selective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and/or nonphysiologic steroids are at risk of severe gastrointestinal ulceration

Topic: NSAID toxicity

March, 2025

Title: Ophthalmic ropinirole is an equally effective emetic agent in healthy dogs compared to intravenous apomorphine.

Topic: Emesis (induction)

February, 2025

Title: Tremors in cats: 105 cases (2004–2023).

Topic: Permethrin toxicity (Feline)

January, 2025

Title: Prevalence of acute kidney injury and outcome in cats treated as inpatients versus outpatients following lily exposure

Topic: Lily toxicity (Feline)

October, 2024

Title: Scoping review exploring the evidence base on Vitis vinifera toxicity in dogs after ingestion: Clinical effects, treatments and types of V. vinifera.

Topic: Raisin, grape, currant or sultana toxicity (Canine)

June, 2024

Title: A longitudinal study of the blood and urine metabolome of Vipera berus envenomated dogs

Topic: Adder (Snake) bite

May, 2024Journal club

Title: Anticoagulant rodenticide toxicity in dogs: A retrospective study of 349 confirmed cases in Saskatchewan.

Topic: Rodenticide (Anticoagulant ACR) toxicity

May, 2024

Title: Intranasal and intravenous apomorphine outperform ropinirole ocular drops for induction of emesis in dogs within ten minutes: a randomized, controlled clinical trial.

Topic: Emesis (induction)

May, 2024

Title: Use of orally administered dexmedetomidine to induce emesis in cats.

Topic: Emesis (induction)

February, 2024

Title: An experimental study of consecutive administration of ropinirole and apomorphine for emesis induction in dogs.

Topic: Emesis (induction)

November, 2023

Title: Retrospective evaluation of the clinical course and outcome of zinc toxicosis due to metallic foreign bodies in dogs (2005-2021): 55 cases.

Topic: Small intestinal foreign body

August, 2023

Title: In dogs with snakebites does the use of antimicrobials compared to no antimicrobials reduce incidence of wound infection

Topic: Adder (Snake) bite

June, 2023

Title: Tartaric acid induces toxicity in Madin-Darby canine kidney cells, but not human kidney-2 cells in vitro, and is prevented by organic anion transporter inhibition and human OAT-4 transfection

Topic: Raisin, grape, currant or sultana toxicity (Canine)

November, 2022

Title: Acute kidney injury in dogs following ingestion of cream of tartar and tamarinds and the connection to tartaric acid as the proposed toxic principle in grapes and raisins

Topic: Raisin, grape, currant or sultana toxicity (Canine)

July, 2022

Title: Case Report: Successful Intravenous Lipid Emulsion Therapy for Canine Amphetamine Toxicosis

Topic: Intravenous Lipid Emulsion (ILE)

June, 2022The incidence of symptomatic Vitis fruit-induced acute kidney injury (AKI) in dogs and cats appears to be low (1%), especially if decontamination measures are applied

Title: Incidence of Vitis fruit-induced clinical signs and acute kidney injury in dogs and cats

Topic: Acute kidney injury (AKI)

June, 2022Case report describes the successful treatment of an intrathoracic bupivicane overdose in a cat using intralipid 20% emulsion

Title: Successful treatment of local anaesthetic toxicity using intralipid 20% emulsion following intrathoracic bupivacaine overdose in a cat

Topic: Intravenous Lipid Emulsion (ILE)

May, 2022Study shows that dogs with anticoagulant rodenticide intoxication present with diverse locations of haemorrhage and the majority of dogs had non cavitary haemorrhage noted

Title: Retrospective Evaluation of Clinical Bleeding in Dogs With Anticoagulant Rodenticide Toxicity—A Multi-Center Evaluation of 62 Cases (2010–2020)

Topic: Rodenticide (Anticoagulant ACR) toxicity

December, 2021Knowledge summary from the RCVS shows that soybean oil-based intravenous lipid emulsion (IVLE) therapy is the most studied, and may be the preferable intravenous lipid emulsion (ILE) for the treatment of feline permethrin toxicity

Title: Is soybean therapy better than ClinOleic for reducing recovery time in cats with permethrin toxicosis?

Topic: Intravenous Lipid Emulsion (ILE)

November, 2021First large retrospective study of canine chocolate intoxication shows prognosis after decontamination and symptomatic therapy is good with a mortality rate of less than 3%

Title: Chocolate ingestion in 156 dogs

Topic: Chocolate toxicity (Canine)

November, 2021Study demonstrates that gingival administration of apomorphine is easy, appears to be safe, and is an effective method of inducing emesis in the dog

Title: Induction of emesis with apomorphine using a novel gingival administration method in dogs

Topic: Emesis (induction)

Title: Evaluation of subcutaneous versus intravenous administration of apomorphine for induction of emesis in dogs

Topic: Emesis (induction)

Title: Serial serum creatinine, SDMA and urinary acute kidney injury biomarker measurements in dogs envenomated by the European adder (Vipera berus)

Topic: Adder (Snake) bite

February, 2021Bromethalin ingestion does not commonly lead to clinical signs in patients that are presented to an emergency hospital within 2 hours of ingestion

Title: Retrospective evaluation of the effects and outcome of bromethalin ingestion: 192 Dogs (2010-2016)

Topic: Rodenticide (Bromethalin) toxicity

Title: Retrospective evaluation of Vitis vinifera ingestion in dogs presented to emergency clinics in the UK (2012-2016): 606 Cases

Topic: Raisin, grape, currant or sultana toxicity (Canine)

September, 2020Chocolate and Lilium plants are the most commonly reported potentially poisonous exposures of dogs and cats respectively. Fluorouracil (chemotherapy medication) and bifenthrin (insecticide) were found to have the highest case fatality ratio for dogs and cats, respectively

Title: Companion animal exposures to potentially poisonous substances reported to a national poison control center in the United States in 2005 through 2014

Topic: Chocolate toxicity (Canine)

August, 2020Report of a serious adverse event of gastrointestinal obstruction in a dog that necessitated enterotomy following routine multidose charcoal granule administration

Title: Gastrointestinal obstruction secondary to activated charcoal granule impaction in a dog

Topic: Activated charcoal (AC)

Title: Ambulatory electrocardiography and serum cardiac troponin I measurement in 21 dogs envenomated by the European adder (Vipera berus)

Topic: Adder (Snake) bite

Traumatology

August, 2024

Title: Retrospective evaluation of shock index and mortality in dogs with head trauma (2015-2020): 86 cases.

Topic: Head trauma / traumatic brain injury (TBI)

June, 2024

Title: Retrospective evaluation of the agreement between thoracic point-of-care ultrasound and thoracic radiographs in cats with recent trauma: 111 cats.

Topic: POCUS (thorax): overview

May, 2024

Title: Caudoventral hip luxation in 160 dogs (2003-2023): A multicenter retrospective case series.

Topic: Luxations (Traumatic)

January, 2024

Title: Incidence of concurrent systemic injuries with traumatic proptosis and its effect on outcome - 100 dogs.

Topic: Proptosis

November, 2022

Title: Retrospective analysis of the use of tranexamic acid in critically ill dogs and cats (2018-2019): 266 dogs and 28 cats

Topic: Haemoperitoneum

November, 2022

Title: Antimicrobials in dog-to-dog bite wounds: A retrospective study of 1526 dog bite events (1999-2019)

Topic: Bite wounds (Canine)

February, 2022Study shows that cats sustaining canine bite wounds generally have a good prognosis and finds that the presence of multiple injuries, penetrating injuries, radiographic evidence of vertebral body fractures, body wall abnormalities, hypoproteinaemia, elevated ALT, high animal trauma triage scores and high severities of injury scores were negative predictors of survival

Title: Dog bite wounds in cats: a retrospective study of 72 cases

Topic: Bite wounds (Canine)

Title: Retrospective evaluation of the relationship between admission variables and brain herniation in dogs (2010-2019): 54 cases

Topic: Head trauma / traumatic brain injury (TBI)

Title: The prognostic value of admission point-of-care testing and modified Glasgow Coma Scale score in dogs and cats with traumatic brain injuries (2007-2010): 212 cases

Topic: Head trauma / traumatic brain injury (TBI)

November, 2021Small study suggests that application of a proprietary Manuka honey and essential oil hydrogel HoneyCure® may be beneficial in the early proliferative stage of wound healing

Title: The effects of a proprietary Manuka honey and essential oil hydrogel on the healing of acute full-thickness wounds in dogs

Topic: Bite wounds (Canine)

April, 2021Early computed tomography (CT) in dogs following traumatic brain injury (TBI) has limited value in predicting short-term prognosis

Title: Early CT in dogs following traumatic brain injury has limited value in predicting short-term prognosis

Topic: Head trauma / traumatic brain injury (TBI)

Title: Shock index is associated with mortality in canine vehicular trauma patients

Topic: Shock

November, 2020Lung ultrasound has a high sensitivity for diagnosis of pulmonary contusions when compared to “gold standard” thoracic CT in dogs with vehicle trauma

Title: Diagnosis of pulmonary contusions with point-of-care lung ultrasonography and thoracic radiography compared to thoracic computed tomography in dogs with motor vehicle trauma: 29 cases (2017-2018)

Topic: POCUS (thorax): TFAST and VetBLUE

Title: Repeatability of ultrasound examination of the optic nerve sheath diameter in the adult cat: comparison between healthy cats and cats suffering from presumed intracranial hypertension

Topic: Head trauma / traumatic brain injury (TBI)

Title: Evaluation of prognostic factors for return of urinary and defecatory function in cats with sacrocaudal luxation

Topic: Tail pull injury (Feline)

Title: Pretreatment aerobic bacterial swab cultures to predict infection in acute open traumatic wounds: A prospective clinical study of 64 dogs

Topic: Bite wounds (Canine)