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View article: Velagliflozin, a once-daily, liquid, oral SGLT2 inhibitor, is effective as a stand-alone therapy for feline diabetes mellitus: the SENSATION study
Velagliflozin, a once-daily, liquid, oral SGLT2 inhibitor, is effective as a stand-alone therapy for feline diabetes mellitus: the SENSATION study Open
OBJECTIVE To investigate safety and effectiveness of velagliflozin oral solution as sole therapy in naïve and previously insulin-treated diabetic cats. ANIMALS 252 client-owned cats receiving ≥ 2 doses of velagliflozin; 214 (85%) naïve dia…
View article: The impact of neck flexion on ventilation and glottic visualisation in a child with Treacher Collins syndrome
The impact of neck flexion on ventilation and glottic visualisation in a child with Treacher Collins syndrome Open
Summary We report the airway management of an 11‐year‐old boy with Treacher Collins syndrome. In three instances under general anaesthesia, ventilation via either anaesthesia facemask or supraglottic airway device proved virtually impossib…
View article: The effect of postprandial exercise on mean blood glucose concentrations following high and maintenance carbohydrate content meals in healthy dogs
The effect of postprandial exercise on mean blood glucose concentrations following high and maintenance carbohydrate content meals in healthy dogs Open
No impact of post-prandial exercise on glucose concentrations were identified in this study, however, the carbohydrate content of the meal impacted post-prandial glycemic responses in healthy dogs regardless of body condition. Evaluating t…
View article: Assessment of Knowledge Regarding Risks and Benefits of the Use of Non-Vitamin K Antagonist Oral Anticoagulants
Assessment of Knowledge Regarding Risks and Benefits of the Use of Non-Vitamin K Antagonist Oral Anticoagulants Open
Background: Non-vitamin K antagonist oral anticoagulants (NOAC) have replaced vitamin K antagonist (VKA) oral anticoagulants as the first-line treatment option for stroke prevention in high-risk patients with atrial fibrillation. With VKA …
View article: Field efficacy and safety of protamine zinc recombinant human insulin in 276 dogs with diabetes mellitus
Field efficacy and safety of protamine zinc recombinant human insulin in 276 dogs with diabetes mellitus Open
Twice-daily (BID) insulin injections are a major deterrence to owners treating dogs with diabetes mellitus (DM). The hypothesis for this study was that Protamine Zinc Recombinant Human Insulin (PZIR) is safe and efficacious as a once-daily…
View article: The Association of Grade Reporting Method, Student Performance, and Student Motivation on a Veterinary Clinical Rotation
The Association of Grade Reporting Method, Student Performance, and Student Motivation on a Veterinary Clinical Rotation Open
The purpose of this study was to investigate factors influencing student motivation for learning and performance on a small animal internal medicine (SAIM) rotation, with a particular emphasis on the impact of the type of grade reporting s…
View article: Comparison of 2 Doses for ACTH Stimulation Testing in Dogs Suspected of or Treated for Hyperadrenocorticism
Comparison of 2 Doses for ACTH Stimulation Testing in Dogs Suspected of or Treated for Hyperadrenocorticism Open
Background Lowering the cosyntropin dose needed for ACTH stimulation would make the test more economical. Objectives To compare the cortisol response to 1 and 5 μg/kg cosyntropin IV in dogs being screened for hyperadrenocorticism ( HAC ) a…
View article: 2016 AAFP Guidelines for the Management of Feline Hyperthyroidism
2016 AAFP Guidelines for the Management of Feline Hyperthyroidism Open
Clinical context: Since 1979 and 1980 when the first reports of clinical feline hyperthyroidism (FHT) appeared in the literature, our understanding of the disease has evolved tremendously. Initially, FHT was a disease that only referral cl…
View article: Dispelling myths and providing a way forward for the hyperthyroid cat
Dispelling myths and providing a way forward for the hyperthyroid cat Open
View article: Successful treatment of a cat with primary hypoadrenocorticism and severe hyponatremia with desoxycorticosterone pivalate (DOCP).
Successful treatment of a cat with primary hypoadrenocorticism and severe hyponatremia with desoxycorticosterone pivalate (DOCP). Open
A 6-year-old, castrated male Siamese cat was diagnosed with primary hypoadrenocorticism, confirmed by an adrenocorticotopic hormone (ACTH) stimulation test documenting both hypocortisolism and hypoaldosteronism. The cat was successfully tr…