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View article: Between reason and emotion: a new perspective on treatment adherence for diabetic dogs
Between reason and emotion: a new perspective on treatment adherence for diabetic dogs Open
Part of the success in the treatment of diabetic animals can be due to the emotional and financial commitment of their owners. However, the identification of the values that determine this compromise, mobilize, and motivate pet owners in d…
View article: Exposure of urine of domestic cats to different substrates: impact on urine specific gravity
Exposure of urine of domestic cats to different substrates: impact on urine specific gravity Open
Objectives Urine specific gravity (USG) is a crucial indicator of renal function and is integral in the monitoring of renal disease progression. Although USG is a readily quantifiable parameter, the process of urine collection in cats can …
View article: Renal protective potential of pentoxifylline, chlorpromazine, and lovastatin in ischemia-reperfusion injury: An experimental study
Renal protective potential of pentoxifylline, chlorpromazine, and lovastatin in ischemia-reperfusion injury: An experimental study Open
This study aimed to evaluate the ability of pentoxifylline when compared to lovastatin and chlorpromazine as nephroprotective substances in cases of renal ischemia and reperfusion syndrome (IRI). A total of 36 adult male animals were rando…
View article: Anemia in canine chronic kidney disease is multifactorial and associated with decreased erythroid precursor cells, gastrointestinal bleeding, and systemic inflammation
Anemia in canine chronic kidney disease is multifactorial and associated with decreased erythroid precursor cells, gastrointestinal bleeding, and systemic inflammation Open
OBJECTIVE Compare erythropoiesis-related factors between different stages of canine chronic kidney disease (CKD). ANIMALS 8 healthy adult dogs (controls), and 24 dogs with CKD, equally divided into 3 groups based on International Renal Int…
View article: Catnip (Nepeta Cataria) and Feline Facial Pheromone Have No Effect on Clinical or Behavioral Parameters of Cats in Hospital Environment
Catnip (Nepeta Cataria) and Feline Facial Pheromone Have No Effect on Clinical or Behavioral Parameters of Cats in Hospital Environment Open
View article: SEBACEOUS ADENITIS IN AKITA DOG – CASE REPORT
SEBACEOUS ADENITIS IN AKITA DOG – CASE REPORT Open
Granulomatous sebaceous adenitis is characterized by a chronic idiopathic dyskeratosis, with low prevalence in the canine population. This disease results from degeneration and atrophy of the sebaceous glands, and so far, no known causes h…
View article: PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA IN DOGS AND CATS
PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA IN DOGS AND CATS Open
O feocromocitoma é uma neoplasia funcional produtora de catecolaminas, localizado na região medular das glândulas adrenais. Por apresentar sinais inespecíficos, escassez de ferramentas diagnósticas e ainda estar associado a doenças concomi…
View article: Renal Abnormalities Caused by Canine Distemper Virus Infection in Terminal Patients
Renal Abnormalities Caused by Canine Distemper Virus Infection in Terminal Patients Open
The aim of this study was to analyze the glomerular and tubular alterations in dogs with terminal distemper through light microscopy, immunofluorescence, and electron microscopy. Thirteen animals with a molecular diagnosis of distemper and…
View article: Canine Cystitis - Biofilm Formation by Bacterial Isolates
Canine Cystitis - Biofilm Formation by Bacterial Isolates Open
Background: Biofilms have been reported as important virulent markers associated with drug resistance in urinary tract infections (UTIs) in humans and dogs. However, in veterinary medicine, researches involving biofilm formation, treatment…
View article: Glomerulotubular pathology in dogs with subclinical ehrlichiosis
Glomerulotubular pathology in dogs with subclinical ehrlichiosis Open
Subclinical stage of ehrlichiosis is characterized by absence of clinical or laboratory alterations; however, it could lead to silent glomerular/tubular changes and contribute significantly to renal failure in humans and animals. The aim o…
View article: Renal Magnesium Handling: A Comparison Between Dogs With Chronic Kidney Disease and Healthy Elderly Dogs
Renal Magnesium Handling: A Comparison Between Dogs With Chronic Kidney Disease and Healthy Elderly Dogs Open
View article: Learning curve for the laparoscopy-guided kidney biopsy procedure in small corpses of dogs and pigs
Learning curve for the laparoscopy-guided kidney biopsy procedure in small corpses of dogs and pigs Open
The use of renal biopsy through laparoscopy is increasingly present both in human and veterinary medicine. However, both techniques require skill and training to make the operator capable to do it. The learning curve allows the quantitativ…
View article: Lymphoplasmacytic hemorrhagic cystitis in dog: case report
Lymphoplasmacytic hemorrhagic cystitis in dog: case report Open
Hematuria is a relatively common manifestation in dogs and cats secondary to disorders of the urinary tract, such as bacterial cystitis and urolithiasis, with its treatment being limited to the elimination of the primary cause. However, wh…
View article: Glomerulotubular pathology in dogs with subclinical ehrlichiosis
Glomerulotubular pathology in dogs with subclinical ehrlichiosis Open
Subclinical stage of ehrlichiosis is characterized by absence of clinical or laboratory alterations; however, it could lead to silent glomerular/tubular changes and contribute significantly to renal failure in humans and animals. The aim o…
View article: Triplicate renal biopsies using core-cutting needles of different gauges in dogs
Triplicate renal biopsies using core-cutting needles of different gauges in dogs Open
Renal biopsy plays an important role in the diagnosis and management of renal disease, and core needle biopsy remains one of the most important investigation tools for this purpose in dogs. The size and quality of the biopsy material are l…
View article: Evaluation of serum concentrations of cortisol and thyroxine in bitches with early-stage mammary carcinoma
Evaluation of serum concentrations of cortisol and thyroxine in bitches with early-stage mammary carcinoma Open
In view of the fact that cancer is considered a chronic disease that can interfere with hormonal homeostasis by means of cytokines, we hypothesized that, even at early stages, mammary carcinoma is able to alter the balance of the hypothala…
View article: Acoustic radiation force impulse (ARFI) elastography of adrenal glands in healthy adult dogs
Acoustic radiation force impulse (ARFI) elastography of adrenal glands in healthy adult dogs Open
To describe the ARFI elastography in the evaluation of the adrenal glands in adult dogs, to evaluate the stiffness of adrenal parenchyma and to determine the qualitative and quantitative standards of the ARFI technique, which have not yet …
View article: Prevalence of Glomerulopathies in Canine Mammary Carcinoma
Prevalence of Glomerulopathies in Canine Mammary Carcinoma Open
The incidence and prevalence of paraneoplastic glomerulopathy, especially associated with carcinoma, are a matter of debate and the causal link between cancer and glomerular diseases remains unclear. The aim of this study was to evaluate r…
View article: Enfermedad Pulmonar Obstructiva Crónica en Pequeños Animales
Enfermedad Pulmonar Obstructiva Crónica en Pequeños Animales Open
La enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica (EPOC) es una enfermedad de las vías aéreas inferiores, la cual resulta en el remodelado de las vías aéreas y culmina con su estrechamiento provocando obstrucción progresiva. Esta enfermedad afect…
View article: Iron metabolism and oxidative profile of dogs naturally infected by Ehrlichia canis : Acute and subclinical disease
Iron metabolism and oxidative profile of dogs naturally infected by Ehrlichia canis : Acute and subclinical disease Open
View article: Spleen evaluation using contrast enhanced ultrasonography and Doppler in dogs with subclinical ehrlichiosis
Spleen evaluation using contrast enhanced ultrasonography and Doppler in dogs with subclinical ehrlichiosis Open
The aim of this study was to evaluate the splenic parenchyma of dogs with subclinical ehrlichiosis using Doppler and contrast-enhanced ultrasonography and provide reference values for this organ in affected animals. Seventeen dogs naturall…
View article: Butyrylcholinesterase as a marker of inflammation and liver injury in the acute and subclinical phases of canine ehrlichiosis
Butyrylcholinesterase as a marker of inflammation and liver injury in the acute and subclinical phases of canine ehrlichiosis Open