Chronic enteropathy (CE) is a common complaint in canine gastroenterology. Recently, faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) gained attention as treatment strategy. However, the efficacy and long-term impact of FMT still unclear. Clinical index (CIBDAI), metabolome were monitored 20 CE dogs refractory to diet before (T0) 3 months (T3) after FMT. Further data retrospectively collected up 1-year Significant improvements observed CIBDAI, Dysbiosis Index (DI), primary (PBAs) secondary (SBAs)...

Abstract Anaplasma phagocytophilum , platys and Ehrlichia canis responsible of diseases in dogs, are tick-borne pathogens with a proven or potential zoonotic role that have shown increasing prevalence worldwide. The aims this retrospective study were to assess the frequency spp. exposure dogs tested veterinary teaching hospital Italy over 9-year period, compare performance diagnostic tests used, evaluate correlations clinical data, genetically analyse identified bacteria. During 1322 by at...

To provide practical feeding management guidelines preceding a stressful episode during farming practices, European sea bass juveniles (initial weight: 72.3 g) were fed for 60-days different fish meal (FM) and oil (FO) dietary levels [high (30% FM, 15% FO, FM30/FO15), intermediate (20% 7% FM20/FO7), low (10% 3% FM10/FO3)] in triplicate conditions. Fish then fasted 36 h exposed to 2-h acute crowding (80 kg m –3 biomass). Plasma biochemistry, skin mucus parameters gene expression of stress...

Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) toxicity caused by defective pet food formulations is a rare occurrence described in cats. Nevertheless, it poses health risk, even though the affected not fed as sole diet. Excessive vitamin D3 intake might cause hypercalcemia and soft tissue mineralization, which are findings that prompt clinicians to further investigate feasible etiology. This case series describes effects of an extremely high five young cats consumption fish-based complementary kitten (KPF)...

Dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) can experience progressive renal tubular damage and dysfunction. The prevalence of is not known in dogs stable MMVD.To evaluate MMVD by evaluation urinary neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL).Ninety-eight grouped according to the American College Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) staging (group B1, n = 23; group B2, 27; C + D, 48) 46 healthy dogs.Multicenter prospective observational study. Serum urine chemistry including NGAL...

In dogs, myocardial injury (MI) is a poorly characterized clinical entity; therefore, this study aimed to provide detailed description of dogs affected by condition.

The increasing incidence of gastrointestinal tract pathologies in dogs and the worrisome topic antibiotic resistance have raised need to look for new therapeutic frontiers. Of these, use probiotics represents a potential alternative. Lactobacillus kefiri (Lk) is species isolated from kefir. Previous studies demonstrated that its administration mice downregulates expression proinflammatory mediators increases anti-inflammatory molecules gut immune system. It also regulates intestinal...

Abstract Background No previous study has evaluated the accuracy of a six‐lead smartphone‐based electrocardiographic (s‐ECG) device in dogs. Methods This was prospective multicentre study. Patients referred for cardiologic consultation were selected. In each patient, 30‐second electrocardiogram simultaneously acquired with novel s‐ECG and standard ECG machine (st‐ECG). A board‐certified cardiologist recording. Nineteen variables, including heart rate rhythm, as well quantitative qualitative...

Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) is a biomarker of tubular damage, and its elevation has been described in human canine cardiorenal syndrome. The aim was to evaluate the association between echocardiographic indexes urine NGAL (uNGAL) uNGAL normalized creatinine (uNGALC) dogs with MMVD. This multicentric prospective cross-sectional study. A total 77 MMVD at different ACVIM stages were included. All underwent echocardiography, serum chemistry, urinalysis. Echocardiographic...

Abstract Feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is responsible for feline syndrome in domestic cats. The prevention and control of disease caused by FeLV are primarily based on vaccination identification isolation infected subjects. Antigen diagnostic methods, which the most widely used clinical practices, can be associated to molecular tests characterize detected. In this study, a quantitative SYBR Green Real-Time PCR (qPCR) assay was detect proviral DNA blood samples from antigen positive cats...

Objectives Normal features of the ST segment are poorly characterised in dogs. This study aimed to describe characteristics a population healthy Materials and Methods Medical records were reviewed identify dogs that underwent an electrocardiogram. Several qualitative parameters evaluated: presence/absence deviation, type deviation (depression/elevation) morphological patterns depression (horizontal, downsloping, upsloping sagging) elevation concave convex). Moreover, amplitude...

Humans and dogs commonly share the same domestic environment. Europe, Italy specifically, have a substantial growing dog population. Potentially zoonotic parasites may be harbored even by receiving regular veterinary care. Thus, transmission of or potentially to owners their families should not underestimated. Frequently, endoparasite infections occur as subclinical infection clinicopathological alterations been documented including anemia, hypoalbuminemia, eosinophilia. The aim this large...

Several studies have shown the importance of vitamin D3 supplementation in small animals. In dogs, a low status is associated not only with bone metabolism but also different kinds disorders, such as congestive heart failure, gastrointestinal diseases, chronic kidney and some types cancer. However, it crucial to maintain balance monitor introduction this essential nutrient through diet because over-supplementation can result toxicity. Due clinical assessing animal patients, quick, simple,...

Nitrogen content in urine plays a crucial role assessing the environmental impact of dairy farming. Urine acidifications avoid nitrogen volatilization, but potentially lead to degradation creatinine, most dependable marker for quantifying total excretion volume, affecting its measurement. This study aimed assess how acidifying samples affects concentration and detection creatinine cattle. In this trial, individual from 20 Holstein lactating cows were divided into three subsamples, allocated...

Abstract Background This study aimed to investigate variations of the oxidative status in cats affected by urethral obstruction (UO) under Feline Idiopathic Cystitis (FIC) and Bacterial (BC), comparison with a group healthy subjects. In both groups, levels several markers (either direct or indirect) indicative attack antioxidant response were analyzed on plasma urine samples. particular, samples evaluated for nitric oxide (NO), hydroperoxides derived reactive oxygen activity (d-ROMs test),...

Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) is responsible for syndrome in cats. Several viral subtypes have been identified, each with a variable geographical distribution. To date, the subtype B known to be genotype spread Italy. In this study, genetic diversity of FIV northern Italy was assessed by detecting proviral DNA blood samples 50 cats determined positive through an anti-FIV antibodies test. These were tested using six different PCR assays, and identified viruses sequenced analyzed....

Abstract OBJECTIVE To describe the ECG findings in 3 different canine brachycephalic breeds: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Pug, and English Bulldog (EB). ANIMALS 135 healthy dogs (50 Spaniels, 50 Pugs, 35 EBs). PROCEDURES Medical records were retrospectively reviewed to identify ≥ 1 year old that had undergone an ECG. The Mann-Whitney U test or Student t used compare continuous variables between male female dogs, whereas χ 2 was for categorical variables. Spearman correlation coefficients...

Background: Transthoracic echocardiography represents the main noninvasive technique for evaluating cardiac morphology and function in dogs. In dogs with particular somatotypes, such as brachymorphic dogs, breed-specific echocardiographic values are needed a proper interpretation. Nowadays, Pug one of most popular canine breeds worldwide. However, data on measurements this breed currently limited. Aim: We aimed to determine population apparently healthy Pugs, assess possible effects body...

Objectives Proximal duodenal ulceration is often characterised by continuous bleeding, and treatment challenging. The aims of this study were to investigate the role vascularisation in proximal describe clinical aspects, endoscopic features dogs. Material Methods Polyurethane foam casts gastroduodenal vessels obtained from five dogs which had died disorders unrelated digestive system. In addition, 12 having ulcers diagnosed examination enrolled a trial. After diagnosis ulcer, all treated...

Endoscopic procedures are widely used in veterinary medicine, and their role producing transient bacteremia is debatable. The growing issue of antibiotic resistance requires the correct use antibiotics, avoiding administration when not strictly necessary. Studies highlighting post-endoscopy medicine extremely rare often involve very few animals. This study describes results from 74 owned dogs, brought to Veterinary Teaching Hospital Department Medical Science University Bologna, for purpose...