Monday, 16 January 2023
Electrocardiographic Findings and Cardiac Troponin Assay in Dogs with SIRS
Written by Michele Tumbarello Med Vet PhD student- Common findings were sinus tachycardia and monomorphic premature ventricular beats
Several studies performed in humans have demonstrated that the onset of systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) represents a high risk condition to develop myocardial damage and arrhythmias. Therefore, the authors also hypothesized cardiac involment for dogs affected by SIRS. To assess this hypothesis, 24 dogs with a diagnosis of SIRS (13 entire males, 7 entire females, and 4 spayed females) with an age ranging from 4 to 11 years (mean 5.6 years) and an average weight o...
Wednesday, 11 January 2023
Acute phase proteins in cattle and swine
Written by Michele Tumbarello Med Vet PhD student- Acute phase proteins determination in milk is a diagnostic tool in the control of mastitis
The major acute phase proteins (APPs) in cattle are haptoglobin (Hp) and serum amyloid A (SAA), and in swine, are Hp, SAA, C-reactive protein (CRP), and Pig major acute phase protein (Pig-MAP). Many methodologic assays are presently available to measure these parameters, which are still being improved to increase their specificity, sensitivity, user-friendliness, and economic availability. In cattle, the main applications are the diagnosis and monitoring of fre...
Wednesday, 18 January 2023
Artificial Insemination as a Transmission Route for African Swine Fever Virus
Written by Antonio Maria Tardo Med Vet PhD Student- To demonstrate that ASFV can efficiently be transferred from infected boars through artificial insemination
The rapid spread of the African swine fever virus (ASFV), causing severe disease with often high fatality rates in Eurasian suids, prevails as a threat for pig populations and dependent industries worldwide. Although advancing scientific progress continually enhances our understanding of ASFV pathogenesis, alternative transmission routes for ASFV have yet to be assessed. The aim of this study was to demonstrate that ASFV can effici...
Wednesday, 18 January 2023
Elevator-related injuries in dogs
Written by Antonio Maria Tardo Med Vet PhD Student- 31% of dogs experienced leash entrapment in the elevator doors
The aim of this study was to describe elevator-related injuries in dogs.Thirteen client-owned dogs presenting with injuries sustained while using an elevator were retrospectively included....
Wednesday, 18 January 2023
Effect of anesthetic induction with propofol, alfaxalone or ketamine on intraocular pressure in cats
Written by Antonio Maria Tardo Med Vet PhD Student- Intraocular pressure increased significantly in cats induced with propofol
The aim of this study was to compare the effect of propofol, alfaxalone and ketamine on intraocular pressure (IOP) in cats.In this prospective, masked, randomized clinical trial, a total of 43 ophthalmologically normal cats scheduled to undergo general anesthesia for various procedures were included. Following baseline IOP measurements using applanation tonometry, anesthesia was induced with pr...
Friday, 13 January 2023
Leishmania infantum in a Population of Iberian Lynxes
Written by Antonio Maria Tardo Med Vet PhD Student- Eight blood samples were positive for kDNA and ITS-1 sequencing confirmed the presence of L. infantum in two of those samples
Leishmania infantum, the sand fly-transmitted protozoan parasite responsible for leishmaniasis in humans, dogs, and cats, is endemic in the Iberian Peninsula. However, the impact of L. infantum infection on the conservation of the endangered Iberian lynx (Lynx pardinus) is unknown. The present study describe for the fi...
Friday, 13 January 2023
Reverse Sneezing in Dogs
Written by Antonio Maria Tardo Med Vet PhD Student- Inflammatory airway disorders were present in 57% of the cases
Reverse sneezing (RS) is a frequent reason for veterinary consultation, but there is scarce clinical information. The aim of this study was to describe clinical characteristics in a cohort of 30 dogs with RS.Signalment, clinical features, results of diagnostic tests, final diagnosis, and evolution were retrospectively evaluated. Sex and neuter status were equally distributed into diagnosis categories. A significantly higher representation of toys (...
Friday, 13 January 2023
Temporal lobe epilepsy in cats
Written by Antonio Maria Tardo Med Vet PhD Student- To summarise the clinical features and the possible aetiology of temporal lobe epilepsy
In recent years there has been increased attention to the proposed entity of feline temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE). Epileptic discharges in certain parts of the temporal lobe elicit very similar semiology, which justifies grouping these epilepsies under one name. Furthermore, feline TLE patients tend to have histopathological changes within the temporal lobe, usually in the hippocampus. The initial aetiology is likely to be different but may result in ...
Monday, 19 December 2022
Detection of Anaplasma phagocytophilum in horses
Written by Antonio Maria Tardo Med Vet PhD Student- 15.2% of horses tested PCR positive and 26.9% IFAT positive
Equine granulocytic anaplasmosis (EGA) is a tick-borne disease caused by Anaplasma (A.) phagocytophilum. In Germany, this pathogen is transmitted primarily by Ixodes ricinus. There is limited knowledge about its prevalence in horses in Germany. The aim of this retrospective study was to analyze the results of serological and molecular testing for A. phagocytophilum in horses which were done in a commercial laboratory in Germany over fourteen years. Additionally, risk...
Monday, 19 December 2022
Peripheral intravenous catheter complications documented in hospitalised dogs
Written by Antonio Maria Tardo Med Vet PhD Student- The incidence of peripheral intravenous catheter complications was 20%
The aim of this study was to report the incidence and type of peripheral intravenous catheter complications in hospitalised dogs.A prospective, observational trial was performed. Peripheral intravenous catheters were monitored for complications. Complications were documented and classified as extravasation, phlebitis, dislodgement, occlusion and line breakage. If phlebitis was present, the Visual Infusion Phlebitis Scale was used to assign a grade (0 to 5). Fisher... More...
Monday, 19 December 2022
Juvenile hyperinsulinism in a kitten
Written by Antonio Maria Tardo Med Vet PhD Student- This is the first reported case of congenital hyperinsulinism in a cat
A 5.5 month-old intact male Maine Coon cat was presented to a referral hospital for a history of muscle fasciculations, lethargy and seizures associated with refractory hypoglycemia. Diagnostic testing for hypothyroidism, hyposomatotropism or hypoadrenocorticism, inborn errors of metabolism (ie, storage diseases and urea cycle disorders), infection or iatrogenic hypoglycemia were negative. An inappropriately high serum insulin level was noted in the ...
Wednesday, 14 December 2022
Infections by Sarcocystis spp in cattle
Written by Antonio Maria Tardo Med Vet PhD Student- To review the status of Sarcocystis spp. and BEM in cattle
Infections by Sarcocystis in cattle are ubiquitous worldwide. There is considerable debate concerning the identity of Sarcocystis spp. in cattle. Proper diagnosis of Sarcocystis spp. is important to assess their economic and public health importance. Currently there are seven named species: Sarcocystis hirsuta, Sarcocysti cuzi, Sarcocysti hominis, Sarcocysti bovifelis, arcocysti. heydorn...
Wednesday, 14 December 2022
Association between gluten sensitivity and immune-mediated neuromuscular syndrome in dogs
Written by Antonio Maria Tardo Med Vet PhD Student- To describe the clinical picture of a dog with gluten-related neuromyopathy
Gluten-related disorders in humans comprise different entities, including coeliac disease. Patients typically have measurable titers of anti-gliadin IgG or IgA (AGAs) and anti-transglutaminase-2 IgA (TG2). In addition to intestinal symptoms, human patients often show various neurological complications. In dogs, the neurological manifestation is rarely reported.The present study describes the muscle and nerve biopsies of a...
Wednesday, 14 December 2022
Effects of antimicrobials on the gastrointestinal microbiota of dogs and cats
Written by Antonio Maria Tardo Med Vet PhD Student- To describe the effects of antimicrobials on the gastrointestinal microbiota of dogs and cats
Among several environmental factors, exposure to antimicrobials has been in the spotlight as a cause of profound and long-term disturbance of the intestinal microbiota. Antimicrobial-induced dysbiosis is a general term and includes decreases in microbial richness and diversity, loss of beneficial bacterial groups, blooms of intestinal pathogens and alterations in the metabolic functions and end-products of the microbiota. Mounting evidence from human and ex... 
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