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Correction to 'WSAVA guidelines for the control of reproduction in dogs and cats'.

IF 1.7 2区农林科学

Journal of Small Animal Practice Pub Date : 2025-03-20 DOI: 10.1111/jsap.13853

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Glove and instrument handling in small animal oncological surgeries: a survey. 小动物肿瘤手术中的手套和器械处理：一项调查。

IF 1.7 2区农林科学

Journal of Small Animal Practice Pub Date : 2025-03-18 DOI: 10.1111/jsap.13852

E Orjefelt, J R D MacKay, K L Bowlt Blacklock

{"title":"Glove and instrument handling in small animal oncological surgeries: a survey.","authors":"E Orjefelt, J R D MacKay, K L Bowlt Blacklock","doi":"10.1111/jsap.13852","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.13852","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: To evaluate veterinary surgeons' awareness of the potential for surgical gloves and instruments to act as vectors for tumour seeding in small animal oncological surgery and to assess the use of specific protocols to mitigate this risk.Materials and methods: A 21-question survey was developed and distributed to small animal veterinary surgeons, focusing on practices related to glove and instrument handling during oncological surgeries. The survey targeted veterinary surgeons who regularly performed oncological procedures, and was analysed using descriptive statistics and Pearson's chi-square analysis.Results: A total of 194 veterinary surgeons participated. Most respondents (89%) reported changing gloves and instruments during oncological surgeries to avoid tumour seeding. Surgeons with advanced qualifications and those working in referral hospitals were more likely to implement these practices. Additionally, surgeons with a higher oncological caseload were more likely to follow protocols for wound protection. The majority (74%) of respondents believed that there was a risk of neoplastic cells on gloves or instruments, and 98% expressed a strong interest in evidence-based guidelines.Clinical significance: This study highlights a significant awareness among veterinary surgeons regarding the risk of tumour seeding through surgical gloves and instruments. There is a clear willingness among practitioners to adopt new guidelines and improve practices based on emerging evidence, indicating a potential shift towards more stringent protocols in small animal oncological surgeries.","PeriodicalId":17062,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Small Animal Practice","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143657565","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Radiographic features of cardiogenic pulmonary oedema in dogs with dilated cardiomyopathy.

IF 1.7 2区农林科学

Journal of Small Animal Practice Pub Date : 2025-03-18 DOI: 10.1111/jsap.13851

R P Lee, E E Huguet, D B Adin, J A Hernandez, C R Berry, F Vilaplana Grosso

{"title":"Radiographic features of cardiogenic pulmonary oedema in dogs with dilated cardiomyopathy.","authors":"R P Lee, E E Huguet, D B Adin, J A Hernandez, C R Berry, F Vilaplana Grosso","doi":"10.1111/jsap.13851","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.13851","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: Dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) is a common cause of acquired cardiac disorder in dogs, second only to myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD). This study aimed to describe the thoracic radiographic features of cardiogenic pulmonary oedema in dogs with DCM.Materials and methods: Thoracic radiographs of dogs in left-sided congestive heart failure with an echocardiographically confirmed diagnosis of DCM were included in this retrospective study. Radiographs were retrospectively reviewed by two radiologists to assess the distribution, severity and characteristics of the pulmonary pattern, as well as to identify the presence of pleural effusion and degree of cardiomegaly.Results: A total of 97 dogs with L-CHF due to DCM met the inclusion criteria. Results of the study suggest that the predominant pulmonary pattern differs from myxomatous mitral valve disease and is characterised by a mild to moderate (62/97 or 63.9% and 30/97 or 30.9%, respectively), unstructured interstitial (72 or 74.2%), diffuse (90 or 92.8%) and predominantly ventrally distributed (52 or 53.6%) pulmonary pattern. A subset of dogs (49 or 50.5%) had diffusely distributed linear soft tissue opacities throughout all lung lobes considered to represent pulmonary vascular congestion, bronchial cuffing and/or thickening of the bronchi.Clinical significance: The pulmonary pattern of L-CHF with DCM differs from what has been previously reported for dogs with MMVD. The predominant pulmonary pattern with L-CHF in dogs with DCM was a diffuse, marked, more severely ventrally distributed, mild to moderate, unstructured interstitial pulmonary pattern.","PeriodicalId":17062,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Small Animal Practice","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143657567","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Pharmacokinetics of GS-441524 following intravenous remdesivir in six cats and results of therapeutic drug monitoring during treatment of feline infectious peritonitis: 22 cases (2021-2024).

IF 1.7 2区农林科学

Journal of Small Animal Practice Pub Date : 2025-03-17 DOI: 10.1111/jsap.13849

S J Coggins, M Govendir, J M Norris, R Malik, E J Hall, M F Thompson, B Kimble

{"title":"Pharmacokinetics of GS-441524 following intravenous remdesivir in six cats and results of therapeutic drug monitoring during treatment of feline infectious peritonitis: 22 cases (2021-2024).","authors":"S J Coggins, M Govendir, J M Norris, R Malik, E J Hall, M F Thompson, B Kimble","doi":"10.1111/jsap.13849","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.13849","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: This study aimed to: (1) characterise the pharmacokinetics of GS-441524 following intravenous (iv) administration of 15 mg/kg remdesivir (RDV) in client-owned cats with feline infectious peritonitis (FIP); (2) document plasma protein binding of GS-441524 in cats; (3) determine whether trough GS-441524 plasma concentrations predict 'simple remission' or survival to 18 months; (4) measure GS-441524 concentration in effusions relative to plasma; and (5) qualitatively assess excretion of GS-441524 in urine.Materials and methods: Six cats with FIP were administered 15 mg/kg iv RDV. Serial plasma GS-441524 concentrations were measured using high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Twenty-two cats with FIP had trough plasma concentrations monitored over a 12-week treatment period. Simultaneous effusion and plasma GS-441524 concentrations were compared, and urine was assessed for GS-441524 excretion.Results: The mean peak plasma concentration of GS-441524 (Cmax) after a single 15 mg/kg iv dose of RDV was 2632 ng/mL (SD 862); time to reach Cmax (Tmax) was 1 hour (SD 0); and elimination half-life (t1/2) was 5.14 hours (SD 0.81). GS-441524 was present in effusions (n = 3 cats) and eliminated in urine following treatment (n = 6 cats). Assessment of the predictive relationship between median GSTC and achieving 'simple remission' failed to demonstrate a significant correlation.Clinical significance: This study supports the use of RDV and GS-441524 for FIP treatment and suggests that population pharmacokinetic modelling is required to better explore the utility of therapeutic drug monitoring of GS-441524.","PeriodicalId":17062,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Small Animal Practice","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143649394","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Tomographic, cadaveric and clinical study of safe corridors for insertion of implants in the thoracolumbar spine of dogs and cats using a lateral approach.

IF 1.7 2区农林科学

Journal of Small Animal Practice Pub Date : 2025-03-16 DOI: 10.1111/jsap.13850

R Lamère, S Scotti, M Saccone, L Meomartino, L Auletta, C Ragetly

{"title":"Tomographic, cadaveric and clinical study of safe corridors for insertion of implants in the thoracolumbar spine of dogs and cats using a lateral approach.","authors":"R Lamère, S Scotti, M Saccone, L Meomartino, L Auletta, C Ragetly","doi":"10.1111/jsap.13850","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.13850","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: This study aimed to: describe a lateral vertebral corridor (T6-L7) for the implantation of screws and polymethylmethacrylate to treat thoracolumbar vertebral injuries; assess the feasibility and safety of this approach using computed tomography; assess the learning curve of this technique in canine cadavers; and assess the outcomes in injured dogs and cats in a retrospective clinical study.Materials and methods: Tomographic study: Lateral vertebral corridors were defined using computed tomography images of normal canine spines in the transverse plane. Cadaveric study: Corridors were drilled by a novice neurosurgeon on the cadavers, and deviation from an angle of 90° was evaluated on computed tomography in chronological order to assess the learning curve.Clinical study: The medical records (from 2008 to 2022) of dogs and cats treated for thoracolumbar vertebral injury using the lateral approach were reviewed.Results: Computed tomography revealed that the lateral corridors were safe and effective. A progressive reduction in the deviation between the measured and ideal insertion angles was observed in the cadaveric part of the study. Overall, 17/30 animals (56.7%) regained the ability to walk without assistance postoperatively and 3/11 animals (27.3%) that had lost deep pain sensation. There were 3/30 (10%) minor complications and 8/30 (26.7%) major complications, including perioperative death and euthanasia.Clinical significance: Lateral vertebral corridors with an orientation angle of 90° may be safely used in caudal thoracic and lumbar vertebrae (T6-L7) in a freehand technique to treat vertebral fractures and/or luxations in dogs and cats.","PeriodicalId":17062,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Small Animal Practice","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143639594","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Multiple pathological bone fractures in a dog with adrenal-dependent Cushing's syndrome.

IF 1.7 2区农林科学

Journal of Small Animal Practice Pub Date : 2025-03-16 DOI: 10.1111/jsap.13848

C Melián, L Pérez-López, M Encinoso, F Suárez-Cabrera, O Quesada-Canales, J R Jaber

{"title":"Multiple pathological bone fractures in a dog with adrenal-dependent Cushing's syndrome.","authors":"C Melián, L Pérez-López, M Encinoso, F Suárez-Cabrera, O Quesada-Canales, J R Jaber","doi":"10.1111/jsap.13848","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.13848","url":null,"abstract":"Pathological bone fractures may occur secondarily to Cushing's syndrome in people. Although low bone mineral density due to cortisol excess has been described in dogs, there is no evidence that dogs with Cushing's disease can develop osteoporosis or secondary bone fractures. Here, we report a case of a dog with Cushing's disease and multiple pathological bone fractures. A 14-year-old female spayed mixed-breed dog was attended due to progressive lethargy, weakness, difficulty moving, trembling and clinical signs of Cushing's syndrome (polyuria, polydipsia, alopecia and abdominal distension). After confirmation of the diagnosis of Cushing's disease and 2 days after starting trilostane treatment (0.27 mg/kg every 12 hours), the dog presented to our hospital with reluctance to rise. In the computed tomography scan, decreased bone density in cervical and thoracic vertebrae, ribs scapular bones and multiple rib fractures were detected. Despite 8 days of hospitalisation, reluctance to rise and walk persisted. Given the unfavourable progression of the diseases, the owner opted for euthanasia. Post mortem evaluation confirmed a cortical carcinoma of the left adrenal gland and thin, irregular spicules and trabeculae of compact bone and reduced thickness of the cortex of the ribs.","PeriodicalId":17062,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Small Animal Practice","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143639589","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Influence of acepromazine vs. medetomidine on surgical time and complication rate during canine laparoscopic ovariectomy.

IF 1.7 2区农林科学

Journal of Small Animal Practice Pub Date : 2025-03-11 DOI: 10.1111/jsap.13835

R Rennick, J K McClaran, D M Neilson, S Sanchis-Mora, T Sparks

{"title":"Influence of acepromazine vs. medetomidine on surgical time and complication rate during canine laparoscopic ovariectomy.","authors":"R Rennick, J K McClaran, D M Neilson, S Sanchis-Mora, T Sparks","doi":"10.1111/jsap.13835","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.13835","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: To compare the effect of acepromazine on surgical duration and complication rate when compared to medetomidine.Study design: A randomised, prospective clinical study.Animal or sample population: Thirty-two female entire dog.Methods: Thirty-two female entire dogs undergoing elective laparoscopic ovariectomy (lap-ove). Dogs were randomly assigned to pre-medication Group M (medetomidine, n = 20), or Group A (acepromazine, n = 12). Anaesthesia protocol was standardised and monitored by one anaesthetist. The surgeons were blinded for the group allocation. Time was recorded at predetermined intra-operative points. Surgical difficulty was subjectively assessed intra-operatively, as well as objectively scored following review of the surgical recordings. Procedural complications were recorded.Results: The mean ± SD surgical time from skin incision to removal of both ovaries was 11.8 ± 1.8 minutes and did not differ significantly between the two groups (M: 11.7 ± 1.6, A: 11.9 ± 2.3). Across the entire study population surgical difficulty was assessed as 'easy' in 14 dogs (44%), 'medium' difficulty in 14 dogs (44%) and 'marked' difficulty in four dogs (12%), while complication rate was 12.5% in both groups. There were no significant differences in difficulty or complication rate between groups.Conclusion: Choice of pre-medication did not significantly affect any of the outcomes measured.Clinical significance: Acepromazine may be used for sedation as part of a balanced premedication protocol as an alternative to medetomidine in dogs undergoing laparoscopic ovariectomy without significantly increasing the procedure time, surgical difficulty or complication rate.","PeriodicalId":17062,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Small Animal Practice","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143597169","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Computed tomographic appearance of gastropexy sites in dogs.

IF 1.7 2区农林科学

Journal of Small Animal Practice Pub Date : 2025-03-03 DOI: 10.1111/jsap.13842

J Einwaller, F Llabres-Diaz, C Jones, A Caine

{"title":"Computed tomographic appearance of gastropexy sites in dogs.","authors":"J Einwaller, F Llabres-Diaz, C Jones, A Caine","doi":"10.1111/jsap.13842","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.13842","url":null,"abstract":"Objectives: To describe the computed tomography appearance of gastropexy sites and report their anatomical and suspected functional abnormalities.Materials and methods: Medical records of dogs with prior gastropexy undergoing abdominal computed tomography between December 2010 and June 2021 were reviewed from two veterinary hospitals. Dogs were categorised into two groups based on gastric anatomic distortion: anatomic (10) or non-anatomic (12).Results: A total of 22 dogs were included, with time since gastropexy ranging from 16 to 1552 days (median: 311 days). Computed tomography findings showed a median attenuation of 38.5 HU (range: 6 to 57) of the gastropexy site, as well as focal slight thickening of the gastric wall and adjacent muscle in all dogs. Neovascularisation at the gastropexy site was found in approximately 65% of the animals, while marked gastric dilatation was noted in 32%, and a gravel sign was observed in 73%. The anatomic group had broader pedicles and a greater distance from the xiphisternum and midline compared to the non-anatomic group. Median gastric angles were significantly smaller in the gastropexy groups (Anatomic: 85.5°; Non-anatomic: 52°) compared to a control group (132°).Clinical significance: The current study identified specific computed tomography imaging features of gastropexy sites contributing to a better understanding of the range of appearance and degree of detected anatomic distortion following gastropexy. It also identified signs of suspected gastric functional abnormalities in all gastropexy patients regardless of the degree of anatomic distortion.","PeriodicalId":17062,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Small Animal Practice","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143542293","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Right duplex kidney associated with ectopic ureter in an incontinent cat.

IF 1.7 2区农林科学

Journal of Small Animal Practice Pub Date : 2025-02-27 DOI: 10.1111/jsap.13845

K Baud, R Dittmann, D Rohner, T Francey, P Barge-Carmona

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Correction to "WSAVA guidelines for the control of reproduction in dogs and cats".

IF 1.7 2区农林科学

Journal of Small Animal Practice Pub Date : 2025-02-26 DOI: 10.1111/jsap.13839

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