The diagnostic yield of preoperative screening for oral cancer in dogs over 15 years, part 2: distant screening

By: Stephanie Goldschmidt, Maria Soltero-Rivera, Adrian Quiroz, Kristen Wong, Robert Rebhun, Allison Zwingenberger, Yunyi Ren, Sandra Taylor, and Boaz Arzi

Analysis of 2,570 responses to Dog Aging Project End of Life Survey demonstrates that euthanasia is associated with cause of death but not age

By: Elizabeth B. Pearson, Jessica M. Hoffman, Rachel L. Melvin, Kellyn E. McNulty, , Kate E. Creevy, and Audrey Ruple

Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are potential noninvasive methods for evaluating the cisterna chyli in cats

By: Noemi Gómez Martín and Elisabet Domínguez Miño

Canine cognitive decline and Alzheimer disease: clinical insights to solve a shared one-health problem

By: Joel Ehrenzweig and Robert P. Hunter

Diode laser ablation of progressive pigmented iris lesions in 317 cats (356 eyes) appears overall safe and effective in decreasing progression of iris pigmentation

By: Allison A. Fuchs, Elizabeth A. Giuliano, Robert English, and Brad Nadelstein

Intraobserver and interobserver reliability of standardized capillary refill time in dogs is high following observer training

By: Aina Claret, Stefania Gelendi, Kendon Kuo, Maureen McMichael, Katherine Gerken, and Pen-Ting Liao

An investigation of the discrepancy between set and actual temperature of neonatal incubators: concern for hypothermia and hyperthermia

By: Bruce W. Christensen and Hollis N. Erb

Lidocaine constant rate infusion improves the probability of survival in rabbits with gastrointestinal obstructions: 64 cases (2012–2021)

By: Gail L. Huckins, Chelsey Tournade, Courtney Patson, and Kurt K. Sladky

Rectal tear repair using barbed suture in the horse

By: J. Lacy Kamm

Sudden death in a 5-year-old female African pancake tortoise (Malacocherusus tornieri)

By: Tatiane Terumi Negrão Watanabe, Daniel Felipe Barrantes Murillo, Anne White, Ashley Talley, Larry J. Minter, and Brigid V. Troan

Long-term follow-up of equine incisor endodontic treatments using an orthograde technique

By: Nicole du Toit and Christopher J. Pearce

Widespread prevalence of Equine Odontoclastic Tooth Resorption and Hypercementosis detected in German Icelandic horse population: impact of anamnestic factors on etiology

By: Melusine Tretow, Anna M. Hain, and Astrid Bienert-Zeit

Acupuncture has potential in managing axial stiffness in steeplechase racehorses: a blinded prospective randomized preliminary study

By: Antoinette Terlinden, Manon Szymkowiak, Eva Jonville, Chloé Hatrisse, Emeline De Azevedo, Virginie Coudry, Jean-Marie Denoix, Fanny Pilot-Storck, Loïc Desquilbet, and Lélia Bertoni

Adrenal tumors treated by adrenalectomy following spontaneous rupture carry an overall favorable prognosis: retrospective evaluation of outcomes in 59 dogs and 3 cats (2000–2021)

By: Marine Traverson, Junxian Zheng, Giovanni Tremolada, Carolyn L. Chen, Megan Cray, William T. N. Culp, Erin A. Gibson, Michelle L. Oblak, Vanna M. Dickerson, Daniel J. Lopez, Elizabeth A. Maxwell, Pierre Ansellem, Owen T. Skinner, and Laura E. Selmic

Alfaxalone increases measured progesterone concentration in neutered male cats when determined by immunoreactivity

By: Aime K. Johnson, Joshua Trumble, Jacob A. Johnson, Stuart Clark-Price, and Robert Kemppainen

Lethargy and weight loss in an 8-year-old female dog with a pulmonary mass: a cytopathology challenge case

By: Hamidreza Moosavian, Mozhde Valaei, and Maryam Mahdipour

Milk residues following multiple doses of meloxicam and gabapentin in lactating dairy cattle

By: Danielle A. Mzyk, Claire B. Giles, Ronald E. Baynes, and Geof W. Smith

Canine oral lesions: a decision-tree approach to ulcers, leukoplakia, and pigmented lesions

By: Jamie G. Anderson

Variation in knowledge, attitude, and practices toward antibiotic use among diplomates of the American Veterinary Dental College: a survey-based study

By: Jennifer A. Montebello, Jennifer L. Granick, Emma R. Bollig, and Stephanie L. Goldschmidt

Acute mortality in laboratory medaka (Oryzias latipes)

By: Katrina N. Murray, Tamsen M. Polley, Christopher M. Whipps, Karen M. Hurley, Jessica H. Miller, and Michael L. Kent

Chronic progressive lameness in a Labrador Retriever

By: Jacqueline M. Chevalier, Regan M. Stoneburner, Shotaro Nakagun, Gerald E. Duhamel, and Ursula Krotscheck

Use of a jumbo plate in dogs greater than 50 kg following tibial plateau leveling osteotomy does not prevent increase in tibial plateau angle through convalescence

By: Mathew R. A. MacCormick and Robert M. Daye

Advances in dental management in the equine geriatric patient: strategies for improved welfare

By: Nicole du Toit

Community of origin, preferred community, and gender are predictors for veterinary graduates from Auburn University choosing rural food animal employment

By: Melinda S. Camus, Charlie Wilder, and Kendall McGoey

Sex identification in juvenile and adult Indonesian blue-tongued skinks (Tiliqua gigas) through cystoscopy and accuracy of contrast radiography

By: Alessandro Vetere, Nicola Di Girolamo, Ian Porter, Christopher Tollefson, Francesco Di Ianni, and Giordano Nardini

Increasing age and severe intraoperative hypotension associated with nonsurvival in dogs with gallbladder mucocele undergoing cholecystectomy

By: Tarini V. Ullal, Jared A. Jaffey, Rachel Kreisler, Jodi Matheson, Christina Pacholec, Kate Shumway, Lindsay Van den Bossche, Hille Fieten, Randy Ringold, and Amy E. DeClue

Prognostic indicators for survival in surgically managed small intestinal obstruction in pet rabbits: 141 presentations (2011–2021)

By: Joanne C. Sheen, Izidora Sladakovic, and Sue Finch

Unilateral right mammary gland enlargement in a multiparous, pregnant 14-year-old American Quarter Horse mare

By: Juan Castillo, Lindsay Hilburger, Lacey Rosenberg, Soon Hon Cheong, Gerald E. Duhamel, and Mariana Diel de Amorim

Clinician prescribing practices for managing canine idiopathic acute diarrhea are not evidence based

By: Widmaier B. Francillon, Jenessa A. Winston, Megan E. Schreeg, M. Leanne Lilly, Valerie J. Parker, and Adam J. Rudinsky

Compendium of Measures to Prevent Disease Associated with Animals in Public Settings, 2023

National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians Animal Contact Compendium Committee

Oral meloxicam given as an ancillary treatment at respiratory disease diagnosis was not associated with growth, clinical scores, or ultrasound scores in preweaned dairy calves

By: Logan A. Ferree, Lily N. Edwards-Callaway, Ivette N. Roman-Muniz, Johann (Hans) F. Coetzee, Tanya J. Applegate, Theresa L. Ollivett, and M. Caitlin Cramer

Patient safety culture is needed in veterinary medicine

By: Erik H. Hofmeister and Lydia Love

Increased incidence and shift in the location of gunshot wound injuries in dogs and cats during the COVID-19 pandemic

By: Jared L. Crofts, Bridget Radtke, Nolan V. Chalifoux, and Erica L. Reineke

Modified abaxial sesamoid nerve block provides enhanced proximal diffusion compared to basisesamoid block and lower proximal diffusion than traditional low plantar nerve block in equine hind limbs: ex vivo and in vivo study

By: Roberto J. Estrada, Genner J. Alvarado, Alejandro Vargas, Jose Vargas, Diana Vargas, Randall Chacón, Patricio Razquin, and Rafael Vindas

Perioperative ventricular arrhythmias are increased with hemoperitoneum and are associated with increased mortality in dogs undergoing splenectomy for splenic masses

By: Aleisha E. Michael, Janet A. Grimes, Meenakshi Rajeev, Mandy L. Wallace, and Chad W. Schmiedt

Sudden blindness in a 6-year-old mixed-breed dog

By: Nishadi Bandaranayaka, Rasanjali K. Perera, Yashoda Vidumini, Achira Fernando, Rasika Jinadasa, and Harsha Ariyarathna

Importance of early diagnosis, multimodal treatment, and a multidisciplinary approach for oral eosinophilic lesions in cats: a retrospective study of 38 cases (1997–2022)

By: Maria Soltero-Rivera, Marilucy Pilar Del Toro Quinones, Boaz Arzi, and Natalia Vapniarsky

Bilateral pubic and ischial osteotomy in cats offers good exposure for resection of large vaginal masses with minimal postoperative complications

By: Kate Forster, Krizia Compagnone, and Francesca Fabrizio

Equine dystocia complicated by fetal congenital anomaly

By: Caroline A. Roxon, Jennifer K. Linton, Perry L. Habecker, Caitlin Castaneda, Terje Raudsepp, and Patricia L. Sertich

Surgical treatment for cleft palate in dogs yields excellent outcomes despite high rates of oronasal fistula formation: a narrative review

By: Ana C. Castejón-González and Alexander M. Reiter

Anti-Müllerian hormone and inhibin-B concentrations vary cyclically in nonovulating queens within reference ranges established for determining gonadal status in cats

By: Aime K. Johnson, Fiona K. Hollinshead, Trish Berger, Rebecca F. Cotterman, Casey J. Caruso, and Alan J. Conley

Companion animal veterinarians discuss aspects of one health with pet owners during most veterinary appointments

By: Natasha Janke, Elizabeth A. Stone, Jason B. Coe, and Cate E. Dewey

Differences in perceptions and satisfaction exist among veterinarians employed at corporate versus privately owned veterinary clinics

By: Lori R. Kogan and Mark Rishniw

Respondents to an American College of Veterinary Surgeons diplomate survey support the promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives

By: Liara M. Gonzalez, Anita R. Stampley, Denis J. Marcellin-Little, and April A. Kedrowicz

Retrospective review of eyelid coloboma in snow leopards (Panthera uncia) housed under managed care in North America: 49 cases (2000–2020)

By: Timothy A. Georoff and Annajane B. Marlar

Inability to lift the tail in a Thoroughbred gelding

By: Elizabeth M. Kearney and Steven S. Trostle

Long-term outcomes associated with a modified versus traditional closed anal sacculectomy for treatment of canine anal sac neoplasia

By: Gabrielle S. Fontes, Alysha M. McGrath, Carolyn L. Chen, Jennifer M. Truong, Hadley E. Gleason, Janis M. Lapsley, and Laura E. Selmic

A novel two-catheter method for urethral catheterization improves success rates of urethral catheterization in female dogs and cats weighing less than ten kilograms

By: Josephine A. Dornbusch, Page E. Yaxley, Ashley C. Hechler, Julie K. Byron, and Laura E. Selmic

Tube cystostomy is effective for urinary outflow management in dogs with intervertebral disk extrusion and ischemic myelopathy cranial to the L3 spinal cord segment: 61 dogs (2018–2022)

By: Tesheena R. Nash and Giselle L. Hosgood

Acute kidney injury is common in dogs with septic peritonitis and is associated with increased mortality

By: Mary M. Snipes, Chad W. Schmiedt, Bianca N. Lourenço, Janet A. Grimes, Mandy L. Wallace, Brian J. Sutherland, and Benjamin M. Brainard

Continuous positive airway pressure ventilation in dogs with acute cardiogenic pulmonary edema is associated with improved clinical parameters and reduced diuretic and oxygen requirements

By: Giulia Del Prete, Alessandra M. Carotenuto, Valentina Ciampi, Giulia Agostinetto, Eleonora Lazzarini, Daniela Gioeni, Matteo Baio, and Ilaria Spalla

The COVID-19 pandemic negatively impacted veterinary client satisfaction and loyalty

By: Amy Nichelason and Jordan Genovese

Dome trochleoplasty for correction of patella alta and patella luxation in dogs > 20 kg

By: Timothy D. Ericksen, Daniel Stobie, Laura Culbert, Dominick Valenzano, and Daniel F. Bogart

Laparoscopic adrenalectomy for resection of unilateral noninvasive adrenal masses in dogs is associated with excellent outcomes in experienced centers

By: Philipp D. Mayhew, Federico Massari, Felipe Lillo Araya, Sebastiaan A. van Nimwegen, Bart Van Goethem, Ameet Singh, Ingrid M. Balsa, Michele A. Steffey, William T. N. Culp, J. Brad Case, Erin Gibson, Michelle A. Giuffrida, and Briana Hagen

Prevalence of malignancy and factors affecting outcome of cats undergoing splenectomy

By: Matteo Rossanese, Heather Williams, Benito de la Puerta, Peter Scott, Guillaume Chanoit, and Alexandra Guillén

18F-sodium fluoride positron emission tomography provides pertinent additional information to computed tomography for assessment and management of tarsal pain in horses

By: Pablo Espinosa-Mur, Mathieu Spriet, Gabriel Manso-Diaz, Stefanie Arndt, Marcos Perez-Nogues, Javier Lopez-San Roman, Ricardo Garcia-Mata, Scott A. Katzman, and Larry D. Galuppo

Acute neck injury in a six-year-old Thoroughbred mare

By: Jacqueline M. Chevalier, Brenna R. Pugliese, Katharyn J. Mitchell, Margret S. Thompson, and Eileen S. Hackett

Computed tomographic features and surgical treatment of equine mandibular aneurysmal bone cysts with β-tricalcium phosphate in a multicenter case series

By: Tijn J. Spoormakers, Corsin Heim, Lian Vermunt, Anton Fürst, and Tibor Rovel

Day one core competencies in veterinary dentistry

By: Colin Harvey, Susan E. Crowder, David E. Clarke, Stephanie Goldschmidt, Kevin S. Stepaniuk, Naomi Hoyer, Sandra Manfra-Marretta, William Gengler, Barden Greenfield, Curt R. Coffman, Lorraine Hiscox, Richard L. Meadows, and Andrew Schultz Jr

Long-term success rate of entropion surgery is equivalent in juvenile and adult dogs

By: Geneviève Lavallée, Elizabeth M. Curto, and Ann T. Gratzek

Neck pain and tetraparesis in a 9-year-old Beagle dog

By: Megan P. Corbett, Sarah A. Larosche, Bridget C. Garner, and Daniel R. Rissi

Survey of veterinarians who use pentobarbital for euthanasia suggests knowledge gaps regarding animal disposal

By: Warren Hess, Nathaniel Kollias, Laura Pikel, Cia Johnson, Emily Cornwell, Gail Golab, Susan Bright-Ponte, Neal Bataller, and Mike Murphy

Veterinarians are reluctant to recommend virtual consultations to a fellow veterinarian

By: Debbie Sigesmund, Jason B. Coe, Deep Khosa, and Irene C. Moore

Acute-onset seizures in a geriatric dog

By: Marta Plonek, Koen Santifort, Laurent Garosi, and Paul Mandigers

The clinical features and treatment of fishhook injuries in freshwater turtles: 126 cases from 1997–2022

By: Lily M. Hale, Sabrina L. Kapp, James B. Robertson, Gregory A. Lewbart, and Sarah M. Ozawa

Lower centrifugation speed and time are positively associated with platelet concentration in a canine autologous conditioned plasma system

By: Margaret B. Goodale, Holly A. Phelps, Jennifer A. Barnhard, Abigail B. Shoben, and Matthew W. Brunke

Dyspnea, nonproductive cough, and inappetence in an 8-year-old mixed-breed dog

By: Jiashi Feng, Renata de Rosayro, Andrea Peda, Flavio H. Alonso, and Pompei Bolfa

Lower body weight and increasing age are significant risk factors for complications following bi-oblique proximal ulnar osteotomy in dogs

By: Alan Danielski, Isabel de Marcos Carpio, Camilla Danielski, Michael Farrell, and Miguel Angel Solano

Conventionally fractionated radiation therapy is associated with long-term survival in dogs with infiltrative lipomas

By: Yuchen Feng, Michael S. Kent, Alain P. Théon, and Katherine S. Hansen

Geometric, landmark-guided technique reduces tissue trauma, surgery time, and subjective difficulty for canine peripheral lymphadenectomies: an educational crossover study

By: Natalie J. Worden, Judith Bertran, Penny S. Reynolds, Ellis C. Chase, Chiquitha D. Crews, Kathleen Ham, Carlos H. de Mello Souza, Penny J. Regier, Christopher A. Adin, and Elizabeth A. Maxwell

Oral voriconazole therapy in cats with histoplasmosis yielded mild side effects and a favorable outcome

By: Loren F. Easterwood, Kenneth R. Harkin, and Amy J. Rankin

Delayed-release rapamycin halts progression of left ventricular hypertrophy in subclinical feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: results of the RAPACAT trial

By: Joanna L. Kaplan, Victor N. Rivas, Ashley L. Walker, Louise Grubb, Aisling Farrell, Stuart Fitzgerald, Susan Kennedy, Carina E. Jauregui, Amanda E. Crofton, Chris McLaughlin, Rachel Van Zile, Teresa C. DeFrancesco, Kathryn M. Meurs, and Joshua A. Stern

Gabapentin, melatonin, and acepromazine combination prior to hospital visits decreased stress scores in aggressive and anxious dogs in a prospective clinical trial

By: Renata S. Costa, Teela Jones, Sandra Robbins, Amy Stein, and Stephanie Borns-Weil

Pet owners provide a more reliable weight estimate for dogs compared to veterinary professionals in an emergency setting

By: Nicole Blystone, Adesola Odunayo, Zenithson Ng, Travis M. Lanaux, Ronald Gonçalves, and Xiaojuan Zhu

Securing lethal means for suicide: a focus group study exploring perceptions and barriers among practicing veterinarians

By: Sydney N. Waitz-Kudla, Sharon Kramper, Andy Roark, Indu Mani, and Tracy K. Witte

Systolic heart murmur in a 1-year-old cat

By: Claudia Serrano Ferrel, Randolph L. Winter, Brad M. Matz, Kara L. Maneval, Katherine Gerken, and Rachel S. Moon

An avian Modified Glasgow Coma Scale as a prognostic indicator in raptors with head trauma

By: Kari D. Foss, Krista A. Keller, Sarah K. Reich, Dana Franzen-Klein, David Scott, Mariana Sosa-Higareda, Devon W. Hague, Julia Whittington, and Matthew C. Allender

Temporal tracheobronchial lymphadenopathy resolution is affected by initial severity and poorly correlated to serologic antibody testing in dogs with pulmonary coccidioidomycosis

By: Rebecca Urion, Jared A. Jaffey, Eric T. Hostnik, Andrew S. Hanzlicek, and George E. Moore

Thrombocytopenia and nonregenerative anemia in a 5-month-old Rottweiler

By: Jacqueline Nunnelley, Cheryl L. Swenson, Nyssa Levy, and Steven Bolin

Cutaneous nodule at the site of previous trauma in a 9-year-old male dog

By: Igor Ribeiro dos Santos, Jacqueline Raiter, Guilherme Carvalho Serena, Marcele Bettim Bandinelli, Saulo Petinatti Pavarini, and David Driemeier

Fibrotic myopathy and contracture of the caudal thigh musculature: a prospective study of 41 dogs (2019–2022)

By: Sarah A. Wilson, Emily E. Binversie, Nyah Kohler, Margaret M. Patterson, Susannah J. Sample, and Peter Muir

Paraparesis and lumbosacral pain in an Airedale Terrier

By: Beau H. Brown, Samantha Sommer, Allison Mullaney, Croix Griffin, and Jessica Hokamp

Stranguria in a 7-year-old male castrated Maine Coon mix

By: Jessica L. Boelter and Ravi Seshadri

Breed, smaller weight, and multiple injections are associated with increased adverse event reports within three days following canine vaccine administration

By: George E. Moore, JoAnn Morrison, Emi K. Saito, Nathaniel Spofford, and Mike Yang

Cranial cruciate ligament disease is perceived to be prevalent and is misunderstood in field trial sport

By: Jessica Hynes, Jane M. Manfredi, and Sarah A. Shull

Features, management, and long-term outcome in dogs with pancreatitis and bile duct obstruction treated medically and surgically: 41 dogs (2015–2021)

By: Kimberly Cleary, Wye Li Chong, and John M. Angles

A liposomal bupivacaine infiltrative block reduces rescue analgesia administration compared to a bupivacaine splash block after canine ovariohysterectomy in a teaching laboratory

By: Emily P. Wheeler, Amanda L. Abelson, April L. Paul, Bruce A. Barton, and Emily C. McCobb

Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio is increased in dogs with acute congestive heart failure secondary to myxomatous mitral valve disease compared to both dogs with heart murmurs and healthy controls

By: Dylan J. DeProspero, Rebecka S. Hess, and Deborah C. Silverstein

Diminished pupillary light reflexes, elevated third eyelids, and decreased tear production are commonly associated with canine dysautonomia

By: Morgan D. Johnson, Amy J. Rankin, and Jessica M. Meekins

Stertor, vestibular ataxia, Horner’s syndrome and oral pain in a 6-year-old male intact Weimaraner

By: Jack Amey, Alexandra To, Giunio Bruto Cherubini, and Panagiotis Mantis

Younger dogs of specific breeds are more likely to experience a rare adverse event after administration of extended-release injectable moxidectin heartworm preventive

By: Emi K. Saito, George E. Moore, JoAnn Morrison, Nathaniel Spofford, and Mike Yang

Contemporary management of temporomandibular joint fractures in dogs and cats: review and expert insights on diagnostic imaging, treatment strategies, and long-term outcomes

By: Boaz Arzi

Recent advances in the treatment and prevention of equine peripheral caries

By: Kirsten Jackson and Erin Kelty