Veterinary medicine and news: Latest research

Research Updates

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Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

Research Updates: Single-injection antibiotic treatment for cats with abscesses and infected wounds

October 1, 2009
By:Erika Meler, DVM, MS, Barrak Pressler, DVM, PhD, DACVIM

Cephalosporins are often used as first-line antibiotics for superficial skin infections in dogs and cats.

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

Research Updates: Investigating the impact of vaccine administration site changes in cats

October 1, 2009
By:Erika Meler, DVM, MS, Barrak Pressler, DVM, PhD, DACVIM

Of the currently marketed feline vaccines, those against rabies and feline leukemia virus (FeLV) have been most commonly implicated in sarcoma development.

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

Research Update: Dexamethasone complications in disk disease treatment

August 1, 2009
By:Joseph Harari, MS, DVM, DACVS

Intervertebral disk disease (IVDD) is the most common neurologic disorder for which dog owners seek treatment.

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

Research Update: Transurethral lithotripsy in dogs: A minimally invasive option for urolith removal?

August 1, 2009
By:Joseph Harari, MS, DVM, DACVS

Urolithiasis commonly affects dogs and can cause dysuria, stranguria, hematuria, pyuria, and an obstructive uropathy.

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

Exercise-induced collapse in Labrador retrievers: A comparison with unaffected dogs

August 1, 2009
By:Joseph Harari, MS, DVM, DACVS

Exercise-induced collapse in young, otherwise healthy, Labrador retrievers is an uncommon, dramatic, self-limiting condition.

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

Research Update: Factors relating to dog bite injuries: Identifying pointers for prevention

August 1, 2009
By:Joseph Harari, MS, DVM, DACVS

Dog bites are one of the most common nonfatal injuries occurring in the United States.

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

Research Update: Outlining the characteristics of gallbladder disease in dogs

August 1, 2009
By:Joseph Harari, MS, DVM, DACVS

Gallbladder disease, a common condition in dogs, is associated with choleliths, mucoceles, neoplasia, or hepatic disorders causing bile stasis and possible subsequent infection.

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

Research Updates: Antigen and antibody tests for diagnosing and monitoring blastomycosis in dogs

May 1, 2009
By:Erika Meler, DVM, MS, Barrak Pressler, DVM, PhD, DACVIM

The study discussed here demonstrates that enzyme immunoassay detection of B. dermatitidis antigen is a valuable addition to the arsenal of diagnostic tests.

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

The most prevalent diseases and major causes of death in retired racing greyhounds

May 1, 2009
By:Erika Meler, DVM, MS, Barrak Pressler, DVM, PhD, DACVIM

Retired racing greyhounds have become increasingly popular pets, but only sparse information regarding disease prevalence in this subset of dogs has been reported.

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