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Abstract This review article seeks to define and describe aerodigestive disease in dogs, and review current and emerging methods of diagnostic evaluation. Aspiration of gastric contents into the respiratory tract is ass...

Abstract Background Vitamin E has a positive effect in the management of osteoarthritis in humans, and in a previous study of dogs. It has been suggested to decrease C‐reactive protein concentrations and liver enzyme a...

Abstract Background Primary hypoadrenocorticism in dogs is thought to be multifactorial with roles for both genetic and environmental factors. The contributions of environmental factors remain unexplored. Objective Ident...

Abstract Hepatic fibrinogen storage disease (HFSD) was diagnosed in a 5‐month‐old Wagyu calf with a history of recurrent respiratory disease. It was characterized by lethargy, dehydration, acidemia, and increased liv...

Abstract A 6‐year‐old female spayed Great Dane was evaluated for acute onset cluster seizures. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) identified a mass in the olfactory bulbs with a large mucoid component caudal to the pri...

Abstract Case Description A 9‐month‐old intact male domestic shorthair cat was evaluated for increasing frequency of generalized tonic‐clonic seizures. Clinical Findings The cat was reported to have had episodes of...

Abstract Background Knowledge of the prevalence of thromboemboli and the associated hemostatic status in dogs with carcinoma or sarcoma is unknown and might allow earlier intervention. Objectives Estimate prevalence of t...

High-quality health systems must provide accessible, people-centred care to both improve health and maintain population trust in health services. Furthermore, accurate measurement of population perspectives is vital to h...

Abstract Background Lymphoplasmacytic enteritis (LPE) and low‐grade intestinal T cell lymphoma (LGITL) are common diseases in older cats, but their diagnosis and differentiation remain challenging. Objectives To summar...

Abstract Background Ultrafiltration (UF) is an extracorporeal technique for treating fluid overload and is monitored with noninvasive blood volume monitors. Hypothesis/Objectives The primary objective was to determine th...

Abstract Background Surgical abdominal emergencies in calves are associated with a guarded prognosis and have the potential for complex metabolic derangements including acid‐base imbalances. Objectives To perform a com...

Abstract Twelve 30‐ to 75‐day‐old mixed breed lambs were examined in an intensive system because of sudden recumbency and death. Clinical examination revealed sudden recumbency, visceral pain, and auscultation of r...

Abstract Background Trazodone is a serotonin antagonist/reuptake inhibitor medication commonly used for anxiety in dogs. Therapy with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in humans is associated with bleeding disorder...

Abstract Background Blood transfusions are performed frequently in goats, but crossmatches are rarely performed. Hypothesis/Objectives Determine differences in the frequency of agglutination and hemolytic crossmatch reac...

Abstract Background It is unknown whether Dirofilaria repens is capable of causing similar glomerular lesions, as does Dirofilaria immitis. Objective To determine whether D. repens infection could cause albuminuria or pr...

Abstract Background Bacterial urinary tract infections have been associated with comorbidities and increased antimicrobial resistance over time. Objective To identify bacterial species, antimicrobial susceptibility patte...

Abstract Background Vector‐borne diseases are of increasing importance in Germany. Since 2015, autochthonous cases have been increasingly documented in Berlin/Brandenburg. Objectives Describe autochthonous Babesia cani...

B-Box-containing zinc finger transcription factors (BBX) are involved in light-mediated growth, affecting processes such as hypocotyl elongation in Arabidopsis thaliana. How-ever, the molecular and hormonal framework tha...

Abstract Background Although thoracic auscultation (AUSC) in calves is quick and easy to perform, the definition of lung sounds is highly variable and leads to poor to moderate accuracy in diagnosing bronchopneumonia (BP...

Abstract Background Principal and lobar bronchial collapse is increasingly recognized as an isolated entity. Objective Retrospectively describe the procedure and outcomes of dogs undergoing bronchial stenting at a single...

Abstract Background Hemosiderophages in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) are commonly ascribed to exercise‐induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH). Little information exists regarding the presence of these cells in hors...

Abstract Background A glycemic challenge test is used for the diagnosis of insulin dysregulation (ID) in horses and ponies. Different forms of the test exist where the administrative route and dose of glucose vary, which...

Abstract Background The prevalence and clinical importance of cardiac abnormalities in dogs with acute pancreatitis (AP) is unknown. Animals Twelve dogs with AP and 60 archived serum samples from dogs with suspected AP. ...