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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 Autoantibody biomarkers are valuable tools used to diagnose and manage autoimmune diseases in dogs. However, prior publications have raised concerns over a lack of standardization and sufficient valid...

Abstract Background Treatment is indicated in dogs with preclinical degenerative mitral valve disease (DMVD) and cardiomegaly (stage B2). This is best diagnosed using echocardiography; however, relying upon this limits a...

Abstract Acquired cervical scoliosis previously has been reported in dogs as a clinical sign associated with Chiari‐like malformation and syringomyelia but has not been described with inflammatory central nervous syste...

Abstract Background Limited recent data exists regarding discospondylitis in dogs. Hypothesis/Objectives (i) Describe the signalment, clinical and imaging findings, etiologic agents, treatment, and outcome of dogs with d...

ABSTRACT Background The comparative effectiveness of radiotherapy and surgery for treating intracranial meningioma is unknown. Objectives To compare survival after treatment of suspected intracranial meningioma by either...

Abstract A 2‐year‐old female spayed dog was presented with a chronic history of short‐strided gait and inability to completely open the jaw. Clinical signs were present since the dog was adopted from a humane socie...

Abstract Background Cardiac disease is an important cause of morbidity and mortality in Irish Wolfhounds (IWs), but its prevalence and clinical characteristics in North American IWs are incompletely described. Hypothesis...

Abstract Background Apparently healthy dogs of various breeds eating nontraditional, high‐pulse diets can have larger left ventricular diameter, lower systolic function, and more ventricular premature complexes (VPCs) ...

Abstract Background Previous studies in dogs with degenerative mitral valve disease (DMVD) have identified altered myocardial energy metabolism and oxidation, which might contribute to cardiac hypertrophy. Diets rich in ...

ABSTRACT Background Familial narcolepsy in dogs has been associated with mutations in the HCRTR2 gene in Labrador retrievers, dachshunds, and Doberman pinschers, with the causal mutation differing between breeds. Objecti...

ABSTRACT Background A 7‐month‐old female spayed English Springer Spaniel (ESS) was evaluated for spontaneous hemoperitoneum. Hyperfibrinolysis was identified on thromboelastography. Hypothesis/Objectives To identify ...

ABSTRACT A 20‐day‐old, 0.26 kg intact female domestic shorthair kitten was presented for evaluation of labored breathing and decreased appetite. Physical examination and thoracic radiographs were consistent with br...

Muscle potassium content and supplementation with potassium gluconate were evaluated in normokalemic cats with chronic renal failure (CRF). Affected cats received standard medical therapy for renal failure and either pla...

Abstract Two (male and female) 10‐month‐old American Staffordshire Terrier littermates presented for progressive weakness, joint contracture, and distal limb joint hyperlaxity beginning around 6 months of age. Neur...

Abstract Background Factors associated with outcome in dogs diagnosed with infective endocarditis (IE) are not well characterized. Objectives Evaluate outcome and prognostic factors in dogs with IE. Animals One hundred a...

Abstract Background Meningoencephalitis of unknown origin (MUO) comprises a group of noninfectious inflammatory diseases affecting the central nervous system of dogs. Previous studies have reported individual risk factor...

Abstract Background The Evaluation of pimobendan in dogs with cardiomegaly caused by preclinical myxomatous mitral valve disease (EPIC) study monitored dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) as they developed c...

Abstract Background Traumatic skull fractures (TSF) are relatively frequent in dogs and cats, but little information is available regarding their clinical and imaging features. Hypothesis/Objectives To describe the neuro...