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Pruritus is one of the most frequent complaints that leads to small animals presenting to the vet. A dog or cat with an allergic disorder causes not only stress to the animal itself but also to its owners, since diagnosis is frequently difficult and can include multiple trips to the vet until a definitive diagnosis […]

Domestic rabbits infected with Encephalitozoon cuniculi can be asymptomatic or even show neurological or renal signs of disease. Diagnosis and prevention of parasitic transmission is extremely important because there can be a significant number of asymptomatic carriers. Out of all parasitic disease, this is the most prevalent in this species. The high morbidity and potential […]

Neutering of male and female dogs has become a routine practice both in the United States and in Europe, increasingly performed at 6 months of age or earlier. At the same time, it has been observed that joint disorders and some cancers may increase in association with neutering in males and/or females. A study with […]

Urethral obstruction (UO) is a disease process that causes several metabolic disarrangements that can lead to permanent renal damage and can even be life-threatening. The most common causes are unknown and there is a belief that there is a link with feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC), which can be caused by stress and anxiety. The COVID-19 […]

Several foods, although harmless to humans, can pose a serious threat to the health of our pets. Over the past decade, there have been worldwide cases of food poisoning due to accidental ingestion of harmful foods by pets. Chocolate and cocoa-based products have been the most commonly implicated, followed by products sweetened with xylitol, onions […]

Brown dog tick or Rhipicephalus sanguineus bites in humans are common and have been reported worldwide, although higher incidence is observed in the Mediterranean region and in Central and South America. R. sanguineus is important for public health because it is a potential vector of Ehrlichia canis, Babesia canis, Hepatozoon canis and numerous rickettsial diseases. […]

Salmonellosis is a disease of humans and animals (zoonosis) caused by microorganisms of the genus Salmonella belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. Not all serotypes are important in animal health, because some do not cause disease in animals, however, they are important in public health because they are the cause of one of the major food […]

Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a zoonotic disease caused by a parasite of the genus Leishmania spp, mainly Leishmania infantum and transmitted through the bite of a female sandfly. Although there are several animal reservoirs (including humans), the dog remains a key indirect source in the transmission cycle. Over the years, millions of dogs have been […]

Rabies is an acute viral zoonosis that is spread through bites or scratches but usually by saliva. Once the first symptoms develop, it is a fatal disease in susceptible humans and animals. Currently, Spain is at high risk of suffering a rabies outbreak due to the low rate of canine vaccination as the Autonomous Communities […]

Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by the parasite Toxoplasma gondii that affects any warm-blooded animal, including humans. The parasite is eliminated through the feces of felines (the only definitive hosts of Toxoplasma gondi), which is contract by eating infected prey, raw or undercooked meat. Humans usually contract it by eating raw or undercooked meat or […]

Gonadectomy or surgical castration is a very common surgery used for the reproductive control of dogs and cats, which is included in responsible pet ownership. However, the need and timing of spaying and neutering remains controversial due to the advantages and disadvantages depending on the age, sex, species and breed of the animal. In this […]

Burnout syndrome is a mental state characterized by the presence of prolonged stress, which results in emotional exhaustion, low motivation at work, chronic fatigue and inefficiency. It is a state that must be detected and properly controlled to prevent it from evolving into more serious conditions. Both clinical veterinarians and veterinary students tend to have […]

Feline Chronic Gingivostomatitis (FCGS) is a severe immune mediated inflammatory disease of the oral mucosa in cats. Proliferative ulcerative lesions are frequently seen lateralized to the palatoglossal folds. Although it is frequently observed in daily practice, much doubt exists regarding cause and treatment. This article’s goal is to review current literature about etiopathology and best […]

Interaction with an animal is a social situation emotionally important for most people. Human contact with animals has been described as having positive effects on human mental health, but the neurophysiology of this process is yet to be understood. A lot of studies have reported that a positive interaction with a dog reduces stress levels […]

Cobalamin is a cofactor for 2 important enzymes involved in the maintenance of cellular function in mammals. The cobalamin dogs obtain through diet must be combined with intrinsic factor (IF) to be absorbed in the ileus by specific receptors. Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) is a frequent cause of hypocobalaminemia in dogs since the exocrine pancreas […]

Gabapentin is one of the most prescribed human medications and it is also available to be used recreationally in the United Sates. This is a case report about a Standardbred racehorse that raced in Ohio, won and tested positive for Gabapentin during screening. The laboratory of Analytical Toxiciology of the Ohio Department of Agriculture found […]