Otitis externa is a very common aliment in dogs caused by an inflammatory process of the external ear canal, resulting in either an acute or chronic nature. Chronic cases are due to changes in the external ear in response to long periods of inflammation which...
Vestibular system disorders are a common presentation in everyday clinical practice. Nausea is a complex multi-dimensional sensation and a common clinical sign in dogs with vestibular syndrome. It is difficult to evaluate and often associated with the urge to vomit;...
Cats are very socially flexible animals ranging from very independent to living in proximity. Their interactions are influenced by several factors such as lived experiences in an early onset and also resource availability. Although they can form complex bonds with...
Cannabidiol’s (CBD) studies have increased over the years due to its analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anxiolytic, anticonvulsant and cytotoxic effects on cancer cells. There are studies in both humans and animals and it is already widely used in humans and...
Scientific comprehension of the strategies predators adopt when pursuing prey is still very limited. Technological advances have allowed the development of various sensors that can measure movement and collect data to document hunting strategies. In this study, the...
Health care workers are exposed to various types of work stressors. Job inequity, pressure to preform, shift work, feeling of loss of control, low social support in the workplace and overtime are just examples of these stressors. These conditions will have effects on...
Horses are frequently trained based on negative reinforcement. Nevertheless, recently, positive reinforcement training has become increasingly popular. There is some evidence that horses trained with positive reinforcement show less stress-related and avoidance...
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1111/jvim.16383 Bone foreign bodies are a common emergency in small animal veterinary practice. The way the clinician chooses to deal with them depends not only on its location, but also on its material. A recent article was...
Infectious endocarditis (IE) is a microbial infection that causes inflammation of at least one of the cardiac valves or the endocardial surface of the cardiac chambers. An antemortem definitive diagnosis is frequently difficult and depends on the satisfaction of the...
One of the most common orthopedic findings in cats and dogs is osteoarthritis (OA), with an estimated prevalence of 90% in dogs after 5 years of age. This is a chronic and progressive condition that affects the quality of life of pets. There is no cure only treatments...
Heat stroke is an extremely lethal syndrome, caused by high core body temperature. It is characterized by the inability to dissipate heat during exposure to hot environments, or during intense physical exercise under heat stress. It has been described innumerous...
Neurofilaments (Nfs) are neuron specific proteins that are highly expressed in axons. When axonal damage occurs, Nfs are released into the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and blood stream. Neurofilament light chain (NfL) concentration in the CSF and blood have recently...
In 1918 Theiler’s disease was first described in a group of horses in South Africa after the administration of an equine biological. This disease is characterized by acute hepatic necrosis and fulminant liver failure. Usually, these events are connected to the...
Aspiration Pneumonia (AP) is a usual cause of bacterial pneumonia in veterinary practice. It is currently diagnosed based on compatible anamneses, clinical signs, and imaging. There is a lack of evidence on optimal antibiotic treatment duration in dogs with AP. The...
It’s a known fact that professional network is influential in all occupational fields and veterinary medicine isn’t an exception. A research study done by the platform LinkedIn has found that 85% of job opportunities were tied to previous connections. The ability to...
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