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Abstract Objective To describe the successful management of 2 cats following ingestion of minoxidil 5%. Series Summary Two 2-year-old neutered male Savannah cats were presented following suspected minoxidil 5% ingestion. Both cats developed significant myocardial injury, and clinical signs were consistent with congestive heart failure, supported by cardiac troponin I concentrations, echocardiogram, and thoracic radiographs.Continue reading “Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care – Most Recent”

Abstract Purpose To describe the characteristics and veterinary management of animal casualties after an ammonium nitrate explosion in the Port of Beirut. Methods Retrospective evaluation of medical records from multiple veterinary organizations. Results Veterinary care was administered to 298 cats and 103 dogs, with 101 animals (25%) undergoing surgical procedures under general anesthesia. Glass injuriesContinue reading “Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care – Most Recent”

Abstract Objective To describe the use of IV infusion followed by oral administration of methylene blue (MB) to successfully treat recurrent methemoglobinemia (MetHb) in a young cat. Case Summary A 6-month-old male Ragdoll cat presented with recurrent episodes of severe MetHb and was successfully managed with IV infusion of MB followed by a course ofContinue reading “Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care – Most Recent”

Abstract Objective To determine signalment, injury type, trauma severity score, and outcome of feline trauma patients undergoing surgical (emergency room [ER] and operating room [OR]) and nonsurgical treatments in addition to time to surgery, specialty services involved, and cost in the OR surgery population. Design Retrospective evaluation of medical record and hospital trauma registry dataContinue reading “Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care – Most Recent”

Abstract Objective To describe the clinical course and necropsy findings of 2 dogs after exposure to quaternary ammonium disinfectants. Case Series Summary Two dogs were treated after accidental exposure to quaternary ammonium disinfectants in kennel settings. Both dogs developed ulcerative upper gastrointestinal lesions, severe pulmonary disease, and skin lesions. In the second case, the skinContinue reading “Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care – Most Recent”

Abstract Objectives To evaluate the effect of tartaric acid (TTA) on Madin–Darby canine kidney (MDCK) cells compared to human kidney (HK)-2 cells. Secondarily, to evaluate the effects of probenecid, an organic anion transporter (OAT)-1 inhibitor, as well as human (h)OAT-4 transfection into MDCK cells to prevent TTA-induced cytotoxicity through decreasing accumulation via OAT-1 uptake inhibitionContinue reading “Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care – Most Recent”

Abstract Objective To characterize the clinical features of noncardiogenic pulmonary edema (NCPE), etiology, and outcome in dogs and cats. The study also aimed to evaluate associations with mortality. Design Retrospective study. Setting University teaching hospital. Animals Thirty dogs and 1 cat, all client owned. Interventions None. Measurements and Main Results Data collected included animal characteristics,Continue reading “Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care – Most Recent”

Abstract Objective To determine the value of microbubble contrast cystosonography in the diagnosis of bladder rupture in animals. Design Prospective, method comparison study from November 2019 to October 2020. Setting University teaching hospital. Animals Thirty-four ethically sourced cadavers of dogs, rats, and rabbits. Interventions In a prospective and blinded study, the cadavers were divided intoContinue reading “Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care – Most Recent”

Abstract Objective To report summative data from the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Veterinary Committee on Trauma (VetCOT) registry. Design Multi-institutional registry data report, April 1, 2017 to December 31, 2019. Setting VetCOT identified and verified Veterinary Trauma Centers (VTCs). Animals Dogs and cats with evidence of trauma. Interventions Data were inputContinue reading “Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care – Most Recent”

Abstract Objective To estimate the point prevalence and duration of hyperfibrinolysis (HF) in dogs undergoing surgical control of spontaneous hemoperitoneum (SHP). Design Prospective observational study. Setting Single veterinary teaching hospital. Animals Forty-five client-owned dogs with SHP were screened for HF. Eighteen HF dogs treated surgically were studied. Interventions None. Measurements and Main Results Dogs withContinue reading “Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care – Most Recent”