Nasopharyngeal turbinates in brachycephalic dogs and cats     

Ginn JA  Kumar MS  McKiernan BC  Powers BE 《Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association》2008,44(5):243-249

This retrospective study reports the presence and incidence of nasal turbinates in the nasopharynx (nasopharyngeal turbinates) in a population of brachycephalic dogs and cats exhibiting signs of upper respiratory disease. Medical records were reviewed for 53 brachycephalic dogs and 10 brachycephalic cats undergoing upper airway endoscopy. Nasopharyngeal turbinates were identified in 21% of brachycephalic animals, including 21% of dogs and 20% of cats. Pugs accounted for 32% of all dogs in the study population and 82% of dogs with nasopharyngeal turbinates. The presence of nasopharyngeal turbinates may play a role in upper airway obstruction in the brachycephalic airway syndrome.  相似文献   

The Effects of Feed Form on Consumption Time and Glucose and Insulin Response to a Concentrate Meal in Equine     

Mary E. Gordon PhD  Michael L. Jerina BS  Randel H. Raub PhD  Karen E. Davison PhD  J. Kathleen Young PhD 《Journal of Equine Veterinary Science》2008,28(5):289-294

This study tested the hypothesis that feeding an identically formulated, low sugar and starch concentrate in three forms (5-mm extruded [E], 4-mm pellet [P], and 19-mm oval [O]) would affect consumption rate and glucose or insulin responses, or both. Horses received 1.8 kg treatment feed in a randomized, crossover design, with samples taken every 30 minutes for 6 hours for blood glucose and insulin response. Pearson's correlation compared consumption time, insulin and glucose peak, and time to peak insulin and glucose. The pellet (P) elicited a lower (P = .01) glucose concentration at 2.5 hours than O. The pellet also elicited a lower (P = .03) insulin concentration at 5.5 hours than E and O. There were no differences (P > .05) in area under the curve (AUC) insulin, peak insulin, and time to peak insulin for the three treatments. Average insulin concentration was lower (P = .01) for P versus O. There were no differences (P > .05) in average insulin between P and E, nor between O and E. There were no differences (P > .05) in AUC and peak glucose concentration. Time to peak glucose was longer (P = .04) for P versus E. Average glucose concentration was lower (P = .02) for P versus O. Consumption time was longer (P = .03) for O versus P. There was a positive correlation between consumption time and time to peak insulin (r = 0.46, P = .029). Further research on feeding practices, feed forms, and consumption times that affect glycemic response is necessary.  相似文献   

Evaluation of pacing site in dogs with naturally occurring complete heart block     

Amara H. Estrada  Herbert W. Maisenbacher III  VMD  Robert Prošek  DVM  MS  Jesse Schold  PhD  Melanie Powell  BS  James M. VanGilder  BS 《Journal of Veterinary Cardiology》2009,11(2):79-88

Objective

To compare left ventricular synchronization and systolic performance with transvenous pacing of the right ventricular apex (RVA), left ventricular free wall (LVF) or simultaneous pacing of the RVA and LVF (BiV).

Animals, materials and methods

Seven canine patients with complete heart block. Prospective study evaluating effect of pacing site. Twenty four hours following implantation of transvenous BiV pacing systems, electrocardiograms and echocardiograms were assessed during pacing from the: (1) Right Atrial Appendage/RVA (RAA/RVA), (2) RAA/LVF, and (3) RAA/BiV.

Results

QRS duration was significantly shorter with BiV pacing versus LVF pacing (p < 0.001), or RVA pacing (p < 0.001). Echocardiographic indices of systolic performance fractional shortening (FS), ejection fraction (EF), cardiac output (CO) were significantly higher with BiV pacing than with pacing from the RVA (P = 0.023, 0.006, and 0.002 respectively). Cardiac output, measured by the biplane Simpson's method, was higher with LVF versus RVA pacing (P = 0.036). There was no difference in FS or EF when comparing LVF to RVA pacing. Tissue Doppler measurements of synchronization and systolic performance did not show any difference between pacing mode, but a significantly increased number of segments were seen to contract following aortic valve closure during LVF pacing (P = 0.0268) and RVA pacing (P = 0.0197) as compared to BiV pacing.

Conclusions

Findings suggest that BiV pacing improves cardiac output and systolic performance versus RVA pacing. This improvement however, is not reflected in tissue Doppler indices of synchronization and systolic performance.  相似文献   

Localization of Oestrogen Receptors in the Epididymis During Sexual Maturation of the Domestic Cat     

J Schön  S Neumann  DE Wildt  BS Pukazhenthi  K Jewgenow 《Reproduction in domestic animals》2009,44(S2):294-301

Oestrogens are involved in regulation of spermatogenesis and sperm maturation and are essential for male fertility. To study the role of oestrogens on epididymal function in the domestic cat, we analyzed the localization patterns of oestrogen receptors (ERs) within the epididymis of juvenile, pubertal and adults using immunohistochemistry. Cat epididymal tissues obtained during routine castrations were fixed in chilled Bouin's solution and processed for immunohistochemistry with ER-specific antibodies. For a certain receptor type, ER localization was influenced by donor age. In the juvenile epididymis, ERα was localized in the nuclei of epithelial cells of efferent ducts and undifferentiated epithelium of the ductus epididymis. During puberty, ERα localization in the undifferentiated epithelium of the epididymis shifted from the nuclei to the cytoplasm and plasma membrane. Oestrogen receptor-α level was highest in the pubertal and adult epididymis, especially within the cytoplasm and in plasma membranes of caput epithelial cells. This finding was suggestive of a role in fluid reabsorption within the efferent ducts and the epididymis. In corpus and cauda regions, ERα was less abundant, suggesting a minor role for oestrogens in sperm storage areas. Interestingly, localization of ERβ was neither influenced by age nor location within the epididymis and was ubiquitous throughout. Results demonstrate that oestrogen actions within the epididymis may be predominantly mediated through ERα during sexual maturation in the domestic cat.  相似文献   

Follicular Morphology, Oocyte Diameter and Localisation of Fibroblast Growth Factors in the Domestic Dog Ovary     

N Songsasen  A Fickes  BS Pukazhenthi  DE Wildt 《Reproduction in domestic animals》2009,44(S2):65-70

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Pelvic limb kinematics in the dog with and without a stifle orthosis          下载免费PDF全文

Bryan T. Torres DVM  PhD  DACVS‐SA  Yang‐Chieh Fu PhD  Gabriella S. Sandberg BS  Steven C. Budsberg DVM  MS  DACVS 《Veterinary surgery : VS》2017,46(5):642-652

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Laparoscopic evaluation of the small intestine in the standing horse: Technique and effects*          下载免费PDF全文

Andrew R. E. Jones BVetMed MRCVS  Claude A. Ragle DVM  DACVS  DABVP  Dusty Anderson BS  Coryelle Scott BS 《Veterinary surgery : VS》2017,46(6):812-820

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Outcome and complications in dogs with appendicular primary bone tumors treated with stereotactic radiotherapy and concurrent surgical stabilization          下载免费PDF全文

Sarah E. Boston DVM  DVSc  Diplomate ACVS  ACVS Founding Fellow of Surgical Oncology  Arathi Vinayak DVM  Diplomate ACVS  Xiaomin Lu BS  MA  MS  PhD  Jason A. Bleedorn DVM  Diplomate ACVS 《Veterinary surgery : VS》2017,46(6):829-837

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Preparation of Canine and Feline Cadavers for Surgical Laboratories     

KYLE G. MATHEWS DVM  MS  Diplomate ACVS  KRISTEN RILEY BS  CVT  WILLIAM S. DERNELL DVM  MS  Diplomate ACVS 《Veterinary surgery : VS》2010,39(2):224-225

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In Vitro Biomechanical Evaluation and Comparison of FiberWire,FiberTape, OrthoFiber,and Nylon Leader Line for Potential Use During Extraarticular Stabilization Of Canine Cruciate Deficient Stifles     

RICHARD BURGESS BVM&S  STEVE ELDER BS  MS  PhD  RON McLAUGHLIN DVM  DVSc  Diplomate ACVS  PETER CONSTABLE BVSc  MS  PhD  Diplomate ACVIM 《Veterinary surgery : VS》2010,39(2):208-215

Objective— To compare biomechanical properties of 3 new generation polyethylene sutures (FiberTape [FT], FiberWire [FW], and OrthoFiber [OF]) with nylon leader line (NL) for use during extraarticular fixation of cranial cruciate deficient stifles. Study Design— In vitro biomechanical testing of suture loops under monotonic tensile and cyclical loading until failure. Sample Population— Constructs of FT, FW, OF, and NL. Methods— Twenty loops of each of 12 combinations of fixation and suture had monotonic tensile and cyclical loading. Two knotting techniques (square knot [SQ], slip knot [SL]) and a crimp clamp (CR) system were evaluated. Elongation, stiffness, and strength of constructs was tested. The main effects of group, loop material, and their interaction were evaluated. Results— Knotted FT, FW, and OF had less elongation than knotted NL under monotonic tensile and cyclical loading. Under monotonic tensile loading, knotted FT and OF were stiffer than knotted NL. CR FT, CR FW, and CR OF were stiffer than CR NL and CR FT, CR FW, and CR OF were stiffer than knotted FT, FW, and OF. FW and OF knotted loops were weaker than knotted NL. CR FT was stronger than CR NL. CR FT and CR OF were weaker than knotted FT and OF. Conclusions— Polyethylene sutures are stronger, stiffer and elongate less than nylon leader. Crimping suture alters the biomechanical properties of the loop. Clinical Relevance— FW, FT, and OF may perform better in reconstructive procedures, where increased strength and stiffness are considered to be beneficial.  相似文献