Case summary A 9-year-old male castrated domestic shorthair cat from northern California was evaluated for a 12-month history of dermal and subcutaneous dermatitis in the inguinal region. Histopathologic examination biopsy revealed severe, chronic, multifocal to coalescing pyogranulomatous panniculitis, accompanied by ulceration central necrosis. Aerobic bacterial culture lesions yielded mycobacterial growth. Empiric antimicrobial therapy initiated with doxycycline marbofloxacin pending...

Abstract Staphylococcus coagulans (formerly schleiferi subsp. ) is a common opportunistic pathogen of dogs that has generally been associated with superficial infections the skin and ear canals. Here, we describe isolation S. from blood urine an 8‐year‐old German Shepherd dog was evaluated for progressive shifting‐limb lameness, anorexia lethargy. Cytologic analysis synovial fluid multiple joints revealed large numbers non‐degenerate neutrophils, which consistent neutrophilic polyarthritis....

Serum galectin-3 (sGal-3) is a protein present in renal tubules and increases experimental rodent models of acute kidney injury. The aim this study was to compare sGal-3 concentrations healthy cats with ureteral obstruction (UO). This retrospective study. Banked serum used for evaluations 15 control 22 UO. For the cats, creatinine symmetric dimethylarginine were within reference intervals ultrasound showed minimal no changes. A feline-specific ELISA determine concentrations. Samples analyzed...

The rising prevalence of extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing Enterobacterales is a significant threat to animal and human health. This study aims describe the clinical features, antimicrobial susceptibility patterns, genotypic features infections associated with ESBL-producing in dogs cats seen at tertiary referral veterinary teaching hospital. isolated from that underwent ESBL testing during period were identified using search hospital test software database. Medical records...

Rapidly growing mycobacteria (RGM) infections in cats typically manifest as a panniculitis, requiring long-term antimicrobial therapy for resolution. The search novel therapies to reduce treatment duration and improve the rate of clinical resolution is imperative. Accordingly, RGM isolates underwent susceptibility testing some avermectins other antibacterial drugs currently available.

Isavuconazole is a triazole antifungal drug that has shown good efficacy in human patients. Absorption and pharmacokinetics have not been evaluated cats.To determine the of isavuconazole cats given single IV or PO dose.Eight healthy, adult research cats.Four received 100 mg capsules PO. Four 5 mg/kg solution IV. Serum was collected at predetermined intervals for analysis using ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. Data were analyzed 2-compartment uniform...

Case summaryAn 11-month-old female neutered domestic shorthair cat presented for further investigation of a 1 month history generalised tonic–clonic seizures. Physical examination revealed microphthalmia the left eye and right-sided hemiparesis. MRI brain cranial neck was performed using 1.5-Tesla system. frontoethmoidal encephalocele eye. Conservative treatment with antiepileptic medication elected. The managed on phenobarbitone levetiracetam. Seizures have remained well controlled 12...

Abstract OBJECTIVE To describe the clinical findings and outcomes of Australian cats dogs with CNS cryptococcosis. ANIMALS 19 31 cryptococcosis diagnosed between 2000 2020. PROCEDURES A case series cohort study were performed using same 50 animals. Both studies multi-institutional both retrospective prospective. Disease features compared dogs, associations putative risk factors survival time (ST) assessed. RESULTS Dogs younger at initial presentation than had lower latex cryptococcal antigen...

Chylopericardium is a rare entity in veterinary medicine. In this report we document the development of chylopericardium two dogs undergoing chronic hemodialysis. An 11-year-old female spayed Labrador retriever (Case 1) presented with acute coughing and lethargy 2 months following initial dialysis catheter placement initiation therapy for severe azotemia. Echocardiography demonstrated pericardial effusion cardiac tamponade. Pericardial fluid analysis was consistent chylous effusion. The dog...

Abstract OBJECTIVE To describe the CT findings of Australian dogs and cats with nasal cryptococcosis over a 12-year period. ANIMALS 12 9 diagnosed from 2008 through 2020. METHODS were compared among enrolled cases veterinary referral centers. Disease severity was between subset patients cryptococcal speciation performed (n = 6 dogs; n 3 cats) geographic domicile. RESULTS Dogs demonstrated diffuse disease affecting numerous regions sinuses. Cats displayed more focal nasopharyngeal disease....

Skeletal metastasis is a common finding in dogs with prostatic carcinoma and most frequently involves the lumbar vertebrae pelvis. In present report, we describe case of 6-year-old Labrador retriever, who developed apparent oral sensitivity pain within week initial diagnosis. Computed tomography skull revealed mixed osteoproductive osteolytic mass condylar process left mandible, cytologic evaluation was consistent metastatic carcinoma. To our knowledge, this first published report mandibular dog.

This case series describes two cats diagnosed with oesophageal obstruction due to trichobezoars. Both cases presented for acute dyspnoea, thoracic radiographs revealing changes consistent foreign material causing ventral displacement of the trachea. Endoscopic removal was unsuccessful and both required surgical intervention. Case 1 died within 24 h trichobezoar removal, likely from aspiration pneumonia. 2 developed laryngeal collapse 10 days after a permanent tracheostomy. has been followed...

A 2-year-old female spayed Abyssinian cat was evaluated for lethargy and inappetence that first occurred approximately 4 days prior. In addition, urination had not been observed by the owner 5 days. Lilium species plant brought into house before initial evaluation, intoxication therefore suspected. Bloodwork revealed anemia, severe azotemia hyperkalemia. As anuric with azotemia, hyperkalemia fluid overload, intermittent hemodialysis recommended. Attempts were made to place a catheter...

Abstract OBJECTIVE To describe the imaging findings in Australian cats and dogs with CNS cryptococcosis. ANIMALS 23 cases (10 cats; 13 dogs) cryptococcosis brain MRI or CT studies available to review. METHODS Retrospective, multi-institutional case series. Brain were reviewed by a board-certified radiologist. Imaging described differences between explored. RESULTS Morphologic features consistent extra-axial lesions all (n = 13) either intra-axial (5/10) (4/10) cats, 1 cat having no...

A 3-year-old male neutered domestic shorthair cat presented for further investigation of a swollen left eyelid and hard, non-painful bony swelling over the frontal sinus. Physical examination revealed no nasal discharge or airflow through nostril. CT head sinus obstruction with expansile remodelling osteolucency. Drainage was alleviated via placement temporary polyvinylchloride (PVC) stent that in place 6 weeks. Purulent material removed from returned positive culture Pseudomonas aeruginosa...