MMVD, the most common cause of CHF in dogs, is a chronic disease with variable clinical signs, some patients remaining asymptomatic while others develop CHF. Here, we aimed to evaluate serum proteins by proteomic analysis dogs at different stages due and proteome behaviors after conventional treatment. A total 32 were divided equally into four groups-stage (healthy/controls), stage B2 (asymptomatic), C D (symptomatic)-according ACVIM consensus. Serum proteomes evaluated using LC/MS-based...

The aim of this study is to evaluate the seroprevalence antibodies Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato (Bbsl) and Leptospira interrogans (Lisl) their possible concurrence in domestic cats living variable conditions South Moravia district Brno its environs. Additional objectives were discover differences between groups different conditions, determine spectrum serogroups same places.A total 360 blood sera from 3 sets collected during period 2013-2015. All samples examined using ELISA for detection...

In Europe Lyme disease is caused by the spirochete Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato. It presents with a variety of clinical manifestations including heart and problems nervous system, skin joints. carditis occurs in 4-10% infected humans characterized plethora cardiovascular syndromes such as arrhythmia, myocarditis, pericarditis among others. This article case report serologically positive (B. s.l.) dog, which antibody dynamics correlated clinical, electrocardiographic, echocardiographic...

Chocolate intoxication in small animals may be life-threatening and associated with serious morbidity mortality. The main clinical presentations are cardio-respiratory neurological complications. One of the most common post-mortem findings is pulmonary oedema which can a cause immediate death. We report case non-cardiogenic thought to triggered by chocolate three-month-old puppy Dachshund dog. To authors' knowledge this first time such complication has been reported after ingestion. history,...

Functional capacity is the physical ability to perform a defined task. In humans it can be evaluated by using exercise testing, for instance sub-maximal tests. Walking tests are widely used variations of and in human medicine considered realistically related daily activity prognosis patients with heart failure. The aim this study was assess test dogs varying degrees disease. 6-minute walking functional healthy disease (degenerative mitral valve disease). Three groups untrained owned were...

The J wave is a deflection immediately following the QRS complex of surface ECG. has been observed in humans under physiological and pathophysiological conditions. We describe this paper ratio incidence phenomenon healthy dogs with pathological disease effect exercise on its size shape. At rest, was at R-ST junction ECG 11 34 adult dogs, usually leads I, II, III, aVR, aVF left lateral precordial leads. After submaximal test there were no variations shape or wave.

The aim of this study was to present clinical and neurological signs, laboratory abnormalities, serologic and/or molecular findings in three dogs from the region Brno Czech Republic. All were naturally infected with Borrelia burgdorferi sensu lato. evidence borrelial infection proved by serial blood sampling for IgM IgG anti-borrelial antibodies or plasma PCR. manifested corresponding signs one more following criteria fulfilled: (1) 4-fold greater increase decrease B. s. l. titres acute...

This case report describes an episode of acute ataxia, tremor, vertical nystagmus and progressive weakness in a mixed breed dog treated with high doses metronidazole. Complete blood cell count, serum biochemistry, coagulation profile, pressure measurement, urinalysis, computed tomography the brain cerebrospinal fluid examination were unremarkable. Metronidazole had been administered at dose 65 mg/kg/day neurotoxicity was, therefore, suspected. Drug concentrations patient's measured using...

This case report describes an episode of acute dyspnoea after hunting in a Dachshund dog. Thoracic radiographs confirmed pulmonary oedema. Echocardiography, electrocardiography and cardiac markers were within normal limits. Based on the history, clinical signs other diagnostic tests this could have been neurogenic non-cardiogenic oedema-like syndrome as described Swedish dogs also probably first detected Central Europe. The dog survived with intense oxygen, diuretic bronchodilator therapy....

Foreign bodies that affect airways are a well-recognised problem in small-animal practice.Cats par ticular, may be especially at risk of aspiration due to their predatory behaviour.Here, we report case an insect as foreign body, namely beetle the tracheal bifurcation cat.Radiographs suggested wide range possibilities for differential diagnosis, but presence body was initially suspected.A final diagnosis not pursued by owner and cat euthanised.The summer chafer then confirmed.To authors'...

Blood pressure determination is a very helpful aid in the diagnosis and monitoring of several diseases small animal medicine. Non-invasive methods for blood measurement are currently most rapid practical alternative clinical setting, however only few studies have dealt with selecting best cuff position its determination. The aim study was to determine site placement (limbs tail) during noninvasive healthy subjects. Arterial measured by use an oscilometric system 22 clinically dogs. Five...

Abstract Background Atrioventricular canal defect is a rare congenital disorder of the heart and describes presence an atrial septal defect, variable presentation ventricular alterations including malformations in mitral tricuspid valves. The has been described human beings, dogs, cats, pigs, horses. Case This paper case complete atrioventricular four-year-old intact male pet ferret ( Mustela putorius furo ), which was presented due to posterior weakness, ataxia, decreased appetite. A loud...

Abstract A vascular communication between the left coronary artery and main pulmonary (coronary fistula) was diagnosed as an incidental finding in a 3-year-old female Tatran hound by echocardiography part of preanesthetic evaluation. The history, clinical examination, diagnostic imaging did not reveal evidence trauma or endocarditis which could have led to this condition. Transthoracic revealed dilation sinus secondary abnormal vessel shunting blood into artery. Computed tomography confirmed...

This study compared the effects of butorphanol-medetomidine and butorphanol-dexmedetomidine combinations on echocardiographic parameters during propofol anaesthesia in dogs. The dogs were randomly divided into two groups. In (BM) group, butorphanol (0.2 mg/kg) medetomidine (15 μg/kg) intravenously administered; (BD) dexmedetomidine (7.5 was used. Anaesthesia induced with maintained a constant-rate infusion mg/kg/min). assessed conscious (T

Neosporosis was diagnosed in an American Staffordshire Terrier with collapse and arrhythmia episodes by serological cardiovascular examination. Clinical signs, diagnosis treatment of Neospora caninum are described. The dog did not develop any neurological abnormality, which is the most common manifestation. Furthermore, also serologically positive for antibodies to Toxoplasma gondii negative Bartonella henselae Borrelia burgdorferi . Serological achieved indirect immunofluorescence....

Pulmonary oedema is a life-threatening condition which should be treated promptly in the emergency room with oxygen, cage rest, and diuretic therapy. Traditionally, bolus administration of furosemide treatment choice. However, there emerging information that continuous rate infusion might more effective than injections relieving clinical signs producing lower complications such as azotaemia, dehydration, electrolyte imbalances. We tested effect both (4–6 mg/kg intravenously) (1 mg/kg/h) 30...

An intracardiac communication between the left ventricle and right atrium (Geborde defect) was diagnosed in a 9-year Yorkshire Terrier with history of chronic exercise intolerance. The history, clinical examination, diagnostic imaging confirmed diagnosis did not reveal evidence trauma or endocarditis which could lead to this special type left-to-right shunting. A Gerbode defect is very rare finding human beings animals. In veterinary literature all reports about condition were related...

A British cat was presented with generalized fatty infiltration of the heart compromising both ventricles and atria, resembling arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy. Due to nature progression disease, final diagnosis achieved at necropsy. According our knowledge only a few cases have been reported in cats, this being first which pathological findings were seen atria.

The effect of enrofloxacin on the QT interval electrocardiogram was studied in 30 hospitalized dogs. experimental group (n = 15) received parenterally (subcutaneously) at a dose 5 mg/kg twice daily and amoxicillin-clavulanate intravenously 22 three times daily. control only amoxicillin-clavulanate. Electrocardiography carried out for min once 6 days. corrected by four different formulae. No differences were found between two groups or within each duration study. On last day study average...