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ABSTRACT Objective To report the use of cryosupernatant (CS) transfusion for the treatment of suspected vitamin K antagonist rodenticide (VKAR)-associated coagulopathy in dogs and its impact on coagulation times. Design Retrospective case series (2000–2017). Setting University teaching hospital. Animals Seven dogs with hemorrhage associated with suspected VKAR intoxication treated with CS transfusion. Interventions CS transfusion.Continue reading “Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care – Most Recent”

ABSTRACT Objective To assess the efficacy of a new equine F[abʹ]2 antivenom (US Department of Agriculture code 6101.05) in removing serum venom and lowering the snakebite severity score (SSS) in animals suffering from naturally occurring viperid envenomation. Design Retrospective study, April 2020 to October 2021. Setting Veterinary hospitals across four North American regions. Animals Twenty-twoContinue reading “Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care – Most Recent”

ABSTRACT Objective In people, severe Hymenoptera stings can lead to systemic allergic reactions, acute kidney injury, rhabdomyolysis, hemolysis, shock, and even death. Hemolytic anemia as a result of multiple honeybee stings has been reported in dogs; however, there are no prior reports of hemolytic anemia due to wasp stings in the dog. In this report,Continue reading “Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care – Most Recent”

ABSTRACT Objective To report the use of high-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy (HFNOT) in three dogs with carbon monoxide poisoning resulting from smoke inhalation. Series Summary Three dogs were presented to the emergency room with carbon monoxide poisoning associated with house fires. Blood CO-oximetry at the time of presentation confirmed markedly increased carboxyhemoglobin levels. TheContinue reading “Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care – Most Recent”

ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the concentration versus time course profiles of urinary tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-2 (TIMP-2), insulin-like growth factor–binding protein-7 (IGFBP-7), and kidney injury molecule-1 (KIM-1) during repeated administrations of meloxicam, and determine whether these profiles differ from saline-treated cats. Design Placebo-controlled experimental design performed in 2017. Animals Twelve healthy, adult, purpose-bred female cats.Continue reading “Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care – Most Recent”

ABSTRACT Objective To describe a case of traumatic endocardial rupture, without obvious clinical signs of cardiac injury, resulting in acute thrombosis of the forelimbs in a dog. Case Summary A young adult male German Shepherd Dog presented with vehicular polytrauma. The dog was diagnosed with hypovolemic shock and traumatic pneumothorax and was stabilized, having displayedContinue reading “Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care – Most Recent”

Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, Volume 35, Issue 6, Page 611-614, November/December 2025.Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, Volume 35, Issue 6, Page 611-614, November/December 2025.Wiley: Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care: Table of Contents

ABSTRACT Objective To document veterinary professionals’ experiences discussing CPR and do-not-resuscitate (DNR) orders with clients. Design Internet-based survey. Setting Various small animal clinical practices. Subjects A total of 547 veterinary professionals, including veterinarians, medical support staff, and nonmedical support staff. Measurements and Main Results An electronic survey was distributed containing multiple-choice, Likert-type, and open-ended questions.Continue reading “Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care – Most Recent”

ABSTRACT Objective This report describes an 8-day-old foal diagnosed with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) successfully managed using a novel approach of intratracheal oxygen delivery. Case Summary An 8-day-old Standardbred filly presented for an acute onset of respiratory distress. Given the acute onset, known risk factors, bilateral diffuse infiltrate on thoracic radiographs, and low PaO2:FiO2Continue reading “Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care – Most Recent”

ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the applicability, reliability, and prioritization effectiveness of a 5-point Veterinary Triage System (VetTriS) in a busy primary and secondary emergency department. Additionally, it was determined whether target waiting times could be met. Triage assessments performed by veterinary technicians and veterinary students were retrospectively assessed by the authors. Design Prospective observational study withContinue reading “Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care – Most Recent”