Tierarztliche Praxis. Ausgabe K, Kleintiere/Heimtiere最新文献

{"title":"[Ovariectomy in older bitches: a case study evaluating complications and long-term uterine health].","authors":"Rebecca Shanbhag, Beate Walter, Yury Zablotski, Martin Zöllner, Andrea Meyer-Lindenberg","doi":"10.1055/a-2898-7507","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2898-7507","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>For spaying in older female dogs, ovariohysterectomy (OHE) is often preferred over ovariectomy (OE) in practice due to possible uterine diseases in advanced age. The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate patient data in order to assess OE as a surgical method for the prevention of uterine diseases in older female dogs without uterine abnormalities. In addition, complications and long-term effects after spaying were determined in the patient population and compared with regard to the surgical technique.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>The evaluation was based on patient data in the patient management system, questionnaires and internal follow-up checks. In addition, an ultrasound examination of the uterus was performed in female dogs>3 years of age at the time of OE. Patients who underwent major regional surgery under the same anesthesia or with an anesthesia time of>150 minutes were excluded. Complications were classified as minor or major, with major complications requiring surgical treatment or intensive inpatient care.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>486 bitches were included in the evaluation (OE: 267; OHE: 219). A total of 19 ultrasound examinations after OE revealed no abnormalities, and none of the questionnaires reported uterine disease after OE in any patient with a follow-up of up to 9 years. Intraoperatively only minor complications occurred in 35/486 (7.2%) bitches. For postoperative complications, 315 cases were evaluated, with complications occurring in 18 (5.7%) bitches. These included wound healing disorders (12/315; 3.8%), reoperation due to abdominal bleeding (3/315; 1.0%) and the occurrence of sepsis (3/315; 1.0%). These included 9 (2.9%) major complications. Long-term effects were examined in 205 patients: urinary dribbling was reported in 19 (9.3%), coat changes in 50 (24.4%) and weight gain in 65 (31.7%) of the bitches. No difference was found between OE and OHE. Age had no significant influence.</p><p><strong>Conclusion and clinical relevance: </strong>The results of the study suggest that OE can also be recommended for older bitches without macroscopically detectable uterine abnormalities. The complications that occurred were comparable overall for OE and OHE.</p>","PeriodicalId":520818,"journal":{"name":"Tierarztliche Praxis. Ausgabe K, Kleintiere/Heimtiere","volume":" ","pages":"230-240"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148552085","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of user experience on intraocular pressure measurements in normotensive dogs using the ICare Tonovet tonometer - an interobserver study.","authors":"Lynn-Helen Kindler, Martin Kramer, Stefan Kindler","doi":"10.1055/a-2899-4592","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2899-4592","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To determine the impact of user experience on intraocular pressure (IOP) measurements in handheld rebound tonometry using the ICare Tonovet tonometer.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>Intraocular pressure (IOP) measurements were taken on 151 non-glaucomatous eyes of 82 dogs under general anesthesia. In each dog, tonometry was performed with the ICare Tonovet rebound tonometer by 3 examiners with different levels of experience in usage of the device. One examiner had been performing rebound tonometry for 20 years, one examiner had been performing rebound tonometry for 2 years and one examiner had never used a rebound tonometer prior to this study. To prevent the inexperienced examiner from becoming experienced, every 10 dogs a different inexperienced examiner was asked to perform the measurements. Statistical analysis was performed using Scatterplot, Pearson Correlation, simple linear correlation, Bland-Altman-Plot as well as an analysis of variance (ANOVA) and a Tukey-test.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A significant positive correlation was found between inter-user IOP measurements. User experience did not have a significant impact on intraocular pressure measurements.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>In this study, which was performed on anesthetized dogs, IOP measurements using the ICare Tonovet rebound tonometer are not significantly impacted by the experience of the examiner.</p><p><strong>Clinical relevance: </strong>Inexperienced examiners can obtain reliable IOP measurements using the ICare Tonovet rebound tonometer in a clinical setting comparable to the conditions in this study.</p>","PeriodicalId":520818,"journal":{"name":"Tierarztliche Praxis. Ausgabe K, Kleintiere/Heimtiere","volume":" ","pages":"241-250"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148586653","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Radiographic vertebral heart scale and vertebral left atrial size in healthy dogs.","authors":"Onur Can Şener, Başak Boztok Ozgermen","doi":"10.1055/a-2843-2094","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2843-2094","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To establish reference values for the vertebral heart scale (VHS) and vertebral left atrial size (VLAS) in clinically healthy dogs and to evaluate their relationship with echocardiographic left atrial measurements.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>Forty clinically healthy dogs of various breeds, sexes, and age groups (28 males and 12 females; 26 small, 8 medium, and 6 large breeds) were examined using right lateral and dorsoventral thoracic radiography. VHS and VLAS were measured according to standardized protocols. Echocardiographic assessment included measurement of the left atrium (LA), aortic root (Ao), and calculation of the LA/Ao ratio. Dogs with cardiovascular abnormalities were excluded. Statistical analyses were performed to compare measurements across sex, age, and body size, and to evaluate correlations among VHS, VLAS, and LA/Ao.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean VHS, VLAS, and LA/Ao values were 9.86, 1.32, and 1.17, respectively. No significant differences were identified between sex, age groups, or breed size categories. No correlations were found between VHS and VLAS, VHS and LA/Ao, or VLAS and LA/Ao.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>VHS and VLAS values in clinically healthy dogs fall within previously reported normal ranges and are not significantly influenced by demographic variables.</p><p><strong>Clinical relevance: </strong>VHS and VLAS can be used as stable and independent radiographic indices for cardiac size assessment in dogs, particularly when echocardiography is unavailable. However, they should be interpreted alongside clinical findings and echocardiography when possible.</p>","PeriodicalId":520818,"journal":{"name":"Tierarztliche Praxis. Ausgabe K, Kleintiere/Heimtiere","volume":"54 4","pages":"251-256"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148805595","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"[Association of nutrition and nutritional status with neoplastic diseases in dogs].","authors":"Anna Sommer, Nataliia Ignatenko, Petra Kölle","doi":"10.1055/a-2854-7248","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2854-7248","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>This narrative review critically summarizes and classifies the available literature on the relationship between nutrition, nutritional status, and neoplastic diseases in dogs. The evaluation shows that there is evidence of associations between nutritional status and certain tumor entities as well as their prognosis. However, the underlying studies often display relevant methodological limitations, and at times the evidence is weak. For individual nutrients and nutritional components only few, sometimes contradictory data are available and the reported effects are mostly minor or of merely limited clinical relevance.</p><p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Overall, the current body of evidence does not allow a definitive conclusion regarding the causal significance of individual nutritional factors in canine tumor development. This article aims to enable a realistic appraisal of the existing evidence and to provide veterinarians with guidance in dealing with nutrition-related questions in the oncologic context.</p>","PeriodicalId":520818,"journal":{"name":"Tierarztliche Praxis. Ausgabe K, Kleintiere/Heimtiere","volume":"54 4","pages":"269-285"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148805609","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"[Point-of-care devices and testing methods in urinalysis for detection of bacteriuria in dogs and cats].","authors":"Sina Selent, Karin Weber, Roswitha Dorsch","doi":"10.1055/a-2900-9491","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2900-9491","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>In addition to the culture methods perfomed in commercial laboratories, point-of-care tests (POC tests) are available for the assessment of bacteriuria in dogs and cats. This article provides an overview of the POC tests currently used to detect bacteriuria in veterinary medicine. Manual urine sediment analysis is a cost-effective method for the detection of bacteria, but there is no clear standardization. Devices for automated urine sediment analysis require visual follow-up by the user, which is essential to correctly identify bacteria. RapidBacVet, a lateral flow immunoassay, enables rapid detection of bacteria in the urine - but without the possibility of differentiation. Culture tests allow bacteria to be grown and tested for sensitivity to antibiotics. However, these methods are limited in cases of mixed infections or specific resistance testing. A chromogenic culture test such as UTid+provides rapid diagnosis of bacteriuria, but does not allow for the quantification of bacterial growth. Accutest Uriscreen, a catalase-based rapid test, detects bacteriuria and pyuria with high sensitivity, but requires a large sample volume of urine. This article highlights the strengths and weaknesses of each POC test and describes how these may contribute to more efficient diagnostics and improved treatment selection in small animal practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":520818,"journal":{"name":"Tierarztliche Praxis. Ausgabe K, Kleintiere/Heimtiere","volume":" ","pages":"257-268"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148552062","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"[Feline plasma cell pododermatitis with nasal involvement suggesting a hypersensitivity associated reaction pattern - a case report and review of the literature].","authors":"Nadine Müller, Qiao Qiao, Gerhard Loesenbeck","doi":"10.1055/a-2917-0621","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2917-0621","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Feline plasma cell pododermatitis is an uncommon disease, particularly in cases with concurrent nasal involvement. The underlying pathophysiology remains incompletely understood. We present a case report of feline plasma cell pododermatitis with nasal lymphoplasmocytic dermatitis. The feline patient exhibited signs of soft, diffuse swelling across multiple paw pads, severe swelling of the nasal bridge and mild pruritus. Histopathology revealed predominant plasma cell infiltration in the paw pads, whereas nasal biopsies showed lymphoplasmocytic inflammation. This case supports the hypothesis that feline plasma cell pododermatitis may represent a hypersensitivity-associated reaction pattern rather than being a strictly distinct disease entity.</p>","PeriodicalId":520818,"journal":{"name":"Tierarztliche Praxis. Ausgabe K, Kleintiere/Heimtiere","volume":"54 4","pages":"286-290"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148805569","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The determination of the heart size in 100 clinically thorax-disease-free pet rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus forma domestica) using the Vertebral Heart Score (VHS).","authors":"Jasmin Schmald, Eberhard Ludewig, Kerstin Müller","doi":"10.1055/a-2854-5327","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2854-5327","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To establish reference values for the Vertebral Heart Score (VHS) in pet rabbits that are clinically free of thorax disease.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Radiographs of 100 pet rabbits without clinical or radiographic signs of thoracic disease were analyzed. The long and short axes of the heart were determined in lateral and ventrodorsal projections using Buchanan's method. These distances were then applied to the thoracic spine, starting from the cranial border of the fourth vertebra, to determine the size of the heart in vertebral lengths. Additionally, the angle between the sternum and the longitudinal axis of the heart was determined in the lateral view.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 54 male (14 intact and 40 neutered) and 46 female (29 intact and 17 neutered) rabbits, median age 4.75 years (range 6 months-11 years), were included in the study. The median long-axis dimension was 4.5 vertebrae (2.5-97.5% percentiles: 3.75-5.00 vertebrae) in the lateral projection, and 4.0 (3.25-5.00) vertebrae in the ventrodorsal projection. The short-axis dimension was 3.25 (3.00-4.00) vertebrae for the lateral and 3.25 (2.50-4.00) vertebrae for the ventrodorsal projection. The median vertebral heart score (VHS) was 7.75 (6.75-8.75) in the lateral projection and 7.25 (6.0-9.0) in the ventrodorsal projection. The median VHS was higher for male rabbits (8.0) than for female rabbits (7.5) in the lateral projection. Age and weight had no significant influence. The median angle between the sternum and the long axis in lateral projections was 50.4° (2.5 to 97.5% percentile: 42.81-61.60).</p><p><strong>Conclusion and clinical relevance: </strong>This study presents reference ranges for the VHS in pet rabbits that can be used to objectively assess the heart size.</p>","PeriodicalId":520818,"journal":{"name":"Tierarztliche Praxis. Ausgabe K, Kleintiere/Heimtiere","volume":"54 3","pages":"164-169"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148371828","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"[Management of a rectal stricture in a young cat with a balloon dilatation method].","authors":"Daniele Castelli, Beate Bosch","doi":"10.1055/a-2854-5590","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2854-5590","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>An 8-month-old domestic shorthair cat was presented for rectal tenesmus and pain on defecation. The clinical examination revealed a rectal stricture, and the radiological examination with contrast medium allowed the localization and extension of the stricture to be identified. The latter was treated with balloon endoscopy balloon dilation with a single balloon system, which resulted in complete resolution of the stenosis. No recurrences were observed during the following months. The previous medical history is unclear since the cat was adopted from a shelter, but an inflammatory origin is suspected.</p>","PeriodicalId":520818,"journal":{"name":"Tierarztliche Praxis. Ausgabe K, Kleintiere/Heimtiere","volume":"54 3","pages":"200-205"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148371801","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"[Ultrasonography of the ventral cervical soft tissues in dogs - an underestimated diagnostic method in the evaluation of mass lesions].","authors":"Claudia Köhler, Franziska Müller","doi":"10.1055/a-2854-5406","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2854-5406","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Ventral cervical masses present a diagnostic challenge in dogs, as patient history and clinical examination alone frequently do not reveal their origin or cause. Ultrasonography is considered the imaging modality of choice. It allows detailed evaluation of anatomical structures without radiation exposure and usually without the need for anesthesia. Proper patient positioning (dorsal recumbency with extended head), clipping and the use of a high-frequency linear transducer are essential. A systematic approach based on anatomical landmarks - starting at the larynx and trachea, proceeding to the salivary glands and lymph nodes to blood vessels - is crucial for accurate assessment.</p><p><strong>Abstract: </strong>A thorough understanding of the physiologic sonographic anatomy of the neck structures is mandatory to identify pathological changes. Key evaluation criteria for cervical masses include location, size, extent, margins, echogenicity, echotexture and vascularity. For example, anechoic lesions typically indicate fluid-filled structures, while enlarged hypoechoic lymph nodes may suggest inflammatory or neoplastic processes. Abscesses usually appear as cavities with thick walls, and foreign bodies are clearly visible when they exhibit a smooth, linear, echogenic, sound-attenuating surface and are surrounded by fluid. Thyroid tumors are frequently large and heterogeneous, sometimes with mineralization. The differentiation between benign and malignant lesions, however, is not possible based on ultrasound alone.</p><p><strong>Abstract: </strong>A major advantage of ultrasonography is the ability to guide interventions. Fine-needle aspiration or biopsy enables cytological or histopathological diagnosis. Additionally, foreign bodies can ideally be removed with minimally invasive procedures under ultrasound guidance.</p>","PeriodicalId":520818,"journal":{"name":"Tierarztliche Praxis. Ausgabe K, Kleintiere/Heimtiere","volume":"54 3","pages":"170-179"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148371820","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"[Radiographic appearance of anatomical variants around the canine stifle joint - a pictorial essay].","authors":"Eberhard Ludewig, Ilka Jopp","doi":"10.1055/a-2854-5523","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2854-5523","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>This pictorial review describes and illustrates several anatomical variations in the radiographic appearance of the canine stifle. These variations may involve intra- and extra-articular structures, such as femur, tibia, fibula, and sesamoid bones. They vary in prevalence, are generally asymptomatic, and are usually discovered incidentally during radiographic examination of the stifle. The article also discusses the age-related appearance of stifle joints in growing dogs. Thorough knowledge of these findings is essential to avoid misinterpretation and unnecessary additional investigations of normal anatomical variants.</p>","PeriodicalId":520818,"journal":{"name":"Tierarztliche Praxis. Ausgabe K, Kleintiere/Heimtiere","volume":"54 3","pages":"180-186"},"PeriodicalIF":0.5,"publicationDate":"2026-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148371826","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}