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Background Despite its widespread use in equine medicine, the clinical value of the systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) concept in horses remains unknown. Objectives To study the prognostic value of measures o...

Abstract Background Cats with moderate to advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD) often display clinical signs such as vomiting and decreased appetite, and frequently receive omeprazole or other acid suppressants despite a...

Abstract Background Hypoxia is a key driver of fibrosis and is associated with capillary rarefaction in humans. Objectives Characterize capillary rarefaction in cats with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Animals Archival ki...

Abstract Background Formulating sophisticated fluid therapy plans can be complicated and time consuming. Consequently, veterinarians in the field who lack experience, time, or confidence may formulate suboptimal fluid th...

ABSTRACT Background Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) is routinely used in human patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) but studies in dogs are scarce. Objective To describe CRRT in dogs and assess the utility...

Abstract Background Approximately 75% of hyperthyroid cats lose muscle mass as accessed with a muscle condition scoring (MCS) system. After treatment, MCS improves as the cats regain muscle mass. Objectives To quantify t...

Abstract Background Trigeminal‐mediated headshaking is a neuropathic facial pain condition in horses. No treatment has been entirely successful. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is used in human medi...

Background GastroGard, an omeprazole powder paste formulation, is considered the standard treatment for gastric ulcers in horses and is highly effective. Gastrozol, an enteric‐coated omeprazole formulation for horses, ...

Abstract Background Mild asthma in horses decreases racing performance and impairs gas exchange. The efficacy of treatment on performance is unknown. Hypothesis Treatment targeting lung inflammation improves V˙O2peak in...

Abstract Background Gabapentin is often administered PO for preappointment or in‐hospital anxiolysis in cats. A previous study reported mild changes on the neurologic examination after administration. Objectives Invest...

Abstract Background The use of serological markers to diagnose inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in humans is well‐established. Because of the frequency of IBD in dogs and resources required for its diagnosis with curre...

Abstract Background Mild‐moderate asthma is common in horses. Inhaled ciclesonide has been approved only for treatment of severe asthma in horses. Hypothesis/Objectives We hypothesized that a 10‐day treatment course ...