Abstract Objective To assess the value of abdominal fluid score (AFS) in cats following trauma determining surgical needs, transfusion and mortality. Design Multicenter retrospective observational study utilizing data from Veterinary Committee on Trauma (VetCOT) registry. Setting VetCOT Centers. Animals A total 2309 entered into registry between January 1, 2013, December 31, 2020, were included. Interventions None. Measurements Main Results Of included cats, 148 had effusion presentation...

The clinical diagnosis of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) in dogs is challenging. It was hypothesized that with laboratory abnormalities consistent overt DIC have increased mortality and hence survival could be used to evaluate the performance scoring systems. Four systems were compared clinically ill dogs: International Society Thrombosis Haemostasis (ISTH) score; a previously published veterinary system using in-house reference intervals (RIs) for assays; score modified by use...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effects of maropitant in cats receiving dexmedetomidine and morphine. DESIGN Randomized controlled trial. ANIMALS 66 healthy female domestic shorthair cats. PROCEDURES Cats were randomly assigned to receive (1 mg/kg [0.45 mg/lb], SC; group; n = 32) or saline (0.9% NaCl) solution (0.1 mL/kg [0.045 mL/lb], control 34) 20 hours before IM administration (20 μg/kg [9.1 μg/lb]) morphine mg/kg). Following morphine, incidences emesis, retching, signs nausea (sialorrhea lip...

Objectives The main goal of this study was to test the antiemetic effects maropitant administered orally 2–2.5 h prior morphine and dexmedetomidine in cats. Methods Eighty-three healthy female cats were randomized receive (8 mg orally; n = 39) or no treatment (control; 44), 0.1 mg/kg 20 µg/kg intramuscularly. incidence sialorrhea, lip licking, retching vomiting recorded after morphine/dexmedetomidine injection. Results There differences between groups terms age weight. treated group received...

Objectives The aim of the study was to evaluate antiemetic effects maropitant, after oral administration, in cats receiving morphine and dexmedetomidine. Methods This prospective, blinded, randomized controlled trial involved 98 healthy female domestic shorthair cats. Cats were randomly assigned receive maropitant PO 8 mg total (group M) administered 18 h prior sedation with intramuscular dexmedetomidine 20 µg/kg 0.1 mg/kg, or no treatment C). occurrence signs nausea (sialorrhea...

To evaluate preoperative diagnostics in dogs with gastrointestinal foreign body (GIFB) obstruction and to identify clinical variables associated the performance of simple enterotomy (EO) versus enterectomy (EC).Retrospective case control study from October 2013 January 2016.Veterinary Teaching Hospital.Eighty-two client-owned diagnosed at time surgery GIFB obstruction.Data were collected medical records regarding history, initial physical examination, clinicopathologic testing, diagnostic...

To describe the clinical use of canine-specific albumin (CSA) in critically ill dogs, report adverse events, and evaluate measurable effects CSA administration.Retrospective case series from 2019 to 2020.Large, urban, private-practice referral emergency center.Consecutive sample 125 client-owned dogs administered transfusions.None.The conditions most commonly associated with were surgical (32/125) nonsurgical (20/125) gastrointestinal disease. Both serum total plasma protein concentrations...

To report a case of delayed death after initial successful treatment severe bromethalin intoxication in cat.

To compare rectal and aural temperatures in canines presenting to a small animal emergency room.We performed prospective cohort study conducted between June 2022 October 2022. One hundred fifty-two dogs were evaluated that presented private practice room. Temperatures obtained on presentation using both an Braun ExacTemp Vet-Temp Rapid Digital Thermometer. The order of temperature measurement was randomized recorded. Dogs classified into three groups based recorded temperature; normothermic...

To describe the clinical course and novel biochemical changes in 3 cats with lisdexamfetamine (LDX) toxicosis.Three presented LDX exposure initially displayed typical signs of amphetamine toxicosis. However, over hospitalization, hypoglycemia markedly elevated creatine kinase levels consistent rhabdomyolysis ensued. All were treated sedatives including phenothiazines dexmedetomidine. Two hospitalized for 4 days 1 5 days. survived.This is first case series that reports delayed several into...

Abstract Objective To describe the successful conservative management of chemical pneumonitis and presumed acute respiratory distress syndrome in a cat secondary to inadvertent pulmonary polyethylene glycol–electrolyte solution (PEG‐ELS) instillation. Case Summary PEG‐ELS is commonly used small animals for bowel cleansing treat constipation. There have been several instances aspiration or accidental instillation this into lungs both people dogs. was inadvertently infused current report....

Abstract Zinc phosphide is a highly toxic rodenticide that leads to organ dysfunction by disruption of oxidative phosphorylation via inhibition the final enzyme mitochondrial transport chain (cytochrome C oxidase). A 5‐year‐old, female, spayed Shiba Inu presented in status epilepticus secondary ingestion this poison. The dog developed rapid progressive neurological decline, severe cardiotoxicity and acute liver failure, latter manifested hepatic encephalopathy clinicopathological...

To retrospectively study the use of human-based Trauma-Associated Severe Hemorrhage (TASH) score to predict transfusion needs and outcome in a population traumatized dogs.

To describe the clinical course and necropsy findings of 2 dogs after exposure to quaternary ammonium disinfectants.Two were treated accidental disinfectants in kennel settings. Both developed ulcerative upper gastrointestinal lesions, severe pulmonary disease, skin lesions. In second case, lesions became necrotizing. patients ultimately euthanized due severity illness lack response therapy.Quaternary compounds are commonly used as veterinary hospitals boarding facilities. This is first...

To compare the incidence of microorganism colonization peripheral venous catheters (PVCs) placed in Emergency Department (ED) to those a routine preoperative setting. The relationship between catheter tip and patient urgency (as assessed by triage priority) was also evaluated.Prospective, observational study from January 2021 October 2021.Emergency room clinical areas large, urban, tertiary referral center.Three hundred dogs 94 cats with PVC place for minimum 24 hours were enrolled...

To report the management and outcomes of dogs with necrotizing fasciitis (NF) treated early, aggressive surgical debridement negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT).Short case series.Three surgically for NF.Clinical signs in three included an identified wound, severe pain, fever, progressive erythema. A tentative diagnosis NF was based on presence suppurative inflammation intracellular bacteria seen fine needle aspirates clinical progression each case. Each dog within 6 hours suspicion NF....

Abstract Objectives To determine if lyophilized canine‐specific albumin (CSA) can be stored beyond the manufacturer recommended 6 hours post‐reconstitution without significant concern for bacterial growth. Design Laboratory research. Setting Large private teaching hospital. Interventions Six bottles of CSA were retrieved from a medical grade (4°C) refrigerator and reconstituted with 0.9% NaCl to 5% solution. Time complete dissolution all at room temperature agitation was recorded in minutes....

Abstract Objective To describe the successful treatment of severe neurological and cardiovascular abnormalities in a dog following ingestion neuropsychotropic drug, phenibut. Case Summary A 2‐year‐old neutered male Weimaraner was found unresponsive laterally recumbent his urine after ingesting approximately 1600 mg/kg On presentation to an emergency clinic, neurologically inappropriate, tachycardic, hypertensive, exhibiting profoundly decreased respiratory rate. Because progressive clinical...

A 2-year-old 5.1-kg (11.2-lb) sexually intact male Maltese was admitted because of vomiting and seizures after a known ingestion up to 206 mg/kg (93.6 mg/lb) lamotrigine (a commonly prescribed human antiepileptic medication) approximately 3 hours earlier.On presentation, the dog having seizure; however, seizure stopped before interventional treatment, obtunded, tachycardic, hypertensive. Fluid therapy initiated, bolus injectable lipid emulsion (ILE) administered. The dog's cardiovascular...