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Abstract Background There is no standardized methodology to measure antibiotic drug use (AU) in small animal veterinary hospitals. Objectives To estimate AU prevalence in a small animal veterinary teaching hospital and c...

Canine babesiosis is a vector-borne disease caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Babesia, primarily transmitted by ixodid ticks. The disease is widespread globally, including across most regions of Ukraine. Babesia...

Abstract Background Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis is an important component of the evaluation of horses with neurologic disease. Lumbosacral (LS) centesis is routine, but CSF is also collected from the space between...

Abstract Background Atlantoaxial (AA) cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) collection in standing horses utilizes the controlled narcotic morphine, thereby limiting feasibility in field practice settings. Objectives To compare AA C...

Abstract Background Detection of free light chains (fLC) in animals relies on protein electrophoresis or the Bence‐Jones protein test on urine. Objective To describe the detection of both serum fLC (sfLC) and urine fLC...

Abstract Case Description We describe a case of presumptive acquired systemic lupus erythematosus secondary to phenobarbital administration in a dog, which resolved with withdrawal of the drug. Clinical Findings A 3.5 ...

Abstract Case Description A 10‐month‐old castrated male domestic longhair cat was evaluated for increasing frequency of episodic limb rigidity. Clinical Findings The cat presented for falling over and lying recumbent...

ABSTRACT Background Current diagnosis of brain disease in dogs is dependent on imaging and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis, including total nucleated cell counts and albumin concentrations. Hypothesis/Objectives To de...

Background Histologic features of pulmonary veno‐occlusive disease (PVOD) and pulmonary capillary hemangiomatosis (PCH) have been described in dogs but without a thorough clinical description. Objectives To report the ...

Abstract Background Pestiviruses such as bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) or the ovine border disease virus (BDV) are not strictly species-specific and can be transmitted between related animal species. Due to serologi...

Abstract Case Description A 4‐year‐old female spayed mixed breed dog presented with a 2‐year history of painful urination and recurrent hematuria. Clinical Findings The dog had a large sensitive bladder, palpation ...