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ABSTRACTA radiological assessment of 35 canine nasal tumours using an objective scoring system was carried out and related to patient survival. The scoring system demonstrated significant increases in disease‐free interval and survival for dogs with scores of less than 12 compared to those with scores of 1 2 or abov

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DOI:10.1111/j.1748-5827.1996.tb01924.x

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ABSTRACTFive cats with a congenital portosystemic shunt (CPSS) were examined using transcolonic portal scintigraphy before and after surgical ligation of the shunting vessel. The mean shunt index before surgery was 52 per cent (range 45 to 61 per cent). Repeat portal scintigraphy, six to eight weeks after surgery, indicated a significant reduction in shunt index (mean 13 per cent, range 5 to 25 per cent) in four cats. In one of these cats a marked reduction in the shunt index, as determined by scintigraphy, preceded normal fasting blood ammonia. In the fifth cat there was no significant change in the shunt index, fasting serum bile acids and blood ammonia six months after surgery, although its clinical signs of hepatic encephalopathy had improved. Portal scintigraphy is useful in the diagnosis of CPSS and enables a quantitative assessment of the effects of surgery and may be a more accurate indicator of the degree of shunting after surgery than blood ammonia and serum bile acids.

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DOI:10.1111/j.1748-5827.1996.tb01925.x

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ABSTRACTIn a clinical study of 35 dogs with avascular necrosis of the femoral head, 60 per cent were Yorkshire terriers; the mean age of 33 of the dogs at onset of clinical signs was seven months. The dogs had the following signs: muscle atrophy (n = 25), shortening of the affected leg (n = 14), pain on passive movement of the hip joint (n = 28), and crepitation of the hip joint (n = 8). Radiographic findings were irregular density and flattening of the femoral head in combination with degenerative joint disease. Conservative treatment consisted of exercise therapy, and surgical treatment of a standard femoral head and neck excision. In 17 of the dogs the results of therapy were evaluated with the help of a questionnaire. It is concluded that femoral head and neck excision is indicated when conservative treatment fails to lead to clinical improvement within four weeks. Femoral head and neck excision has a good long term prognosis; however, slight intermittent lameness may remain.

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DOI:10.1111/j.1748-5827.1996.tb01926.x

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DOI:10.1111/j.1748-5827.1996.tb01927.x

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ABSTRACTThe sedative and physiological effects of intravenous romifidine at 0, 20, 40, 80 and 120 μg/kg were investigated in five clinically normal adult male beagle dogs in a blind study using a Latin square design. Following the injection of romifidine, the dogs became ataxic and stood with a wide‐based stance, they exhibited signs of skeletal muscle relaxation and their heads were lowered. All the dogs became recumbent and there was a reduction in the heart and respiratory rates. Increasing the dose from 20 to 40 μg/kg, or higher, produced a significant reduction in heart rate. There was an increase in the sedation score following even low doses of romifidine, and although measures of sedation showed no differences among romifidine doses, subjectively, the higher doses produced a more consistent effect. Dogs given lower doses of romifidine regained a standing position more rapidly than following the higher doses, although this effect was not significantly different. A second blind study compared the sedative effects of intravenous romifidine, at 40 and 80 μg/kg, with mede‐tomidine at 10 μg/kg in six adult beagles. The cardiopulmonary and sedative effects were not significantly different between all regimens, although medetomidine at 10 μg/kg appeared to be intermediate in effect between romifidine at 40 and 80 μ/kg. The sedative and physiological effects of romifidine in dogs appear to be similar to other α2‐adrenoceptor agonists. Intravenous administration provided sedation which might be clini

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DOI:10.1111/j.1748-5827.1996.tb01928.x

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年代:1996

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DOI:10.1111/j.1748-5827.1996.tb01929.x

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ABSTRACTThe subluxated atlantoaxial joint of a tetraplegic Yorkshire terrier was reduced and secured in position by means of cross pinning applied via a dorsal approach. The dog made a very satisfactory recovery. The surgical technique for this new procedure is described. Further investigations into the biomechanics of such fixation, and long term follow‐up of treated cases, will be required to evaluate accurately the value of this techniqu

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DOI:10.1111/j.1748-5827.1996.tb01930.x

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Book reviewed in this article:Colourful questions on the exotics: Self‐Assessment Picture Tests in Veterinary Medicine: Exotic Species.By John E. Cooper and Anthony W. Sainsbury.Ready reference for cancer chemotherapy: Cancer Chemotherapy — Veterinary Handbook.Edited by K. A. Hahn and R. C. Richardson.Bigger and better edition of dermatology text: Muller and Kirk's Small Animal Dermatology (5th edn).By Danny W. Scott, William H. Miller and Craig E. Grif

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DOI:10.1111/j.1748-5827.1996.tb01931.x

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年代:1996

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DOI:10.1111/j.1748-5827.1996.tb01932.x

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DOI:10.1111/j.1748-5827.1996.tb01933.x

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年代:1996

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