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Parasitology
Julia Probst, Andrea Springer, Christina Strube
Summary: This study investigated tick infestations and seasonal infestation risk in dogs and cats in Germany and Austria. The results showed that I. ricinus and D. reticulatus were the most common tick species in Germany, while I. ricinus and D. reticulatus were dominant in Austria as well. Notably, ticks were found to be active during the winter months, highlighting the importance of year-round tick control.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2023)
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Veterinary Sciences
Emily Taillieu, Sofie De Bruyckere, Christophe Van Steenkiste, Koen Chiers, Freddy Haesebrouck
Summary: This study investigated the potential of Helicobacter pylori and H. pylori-like organisms to infect cats and dogs. PCR assays and sequencing revealed that 83% of the animals were infected with canine/feline gastric non-Helicobacter pylori Helicobacter (NHPH) species. However, there was no detection of H. pylori-specific 23S rRNA in any of the samples. The findings suggest the presence of unidentified H. pylori-like organisms in cats and dogs.
VETERINARY RESEARCH
(2023)
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Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Eri Onozawa, Daigo Azakami, Seri Seki, Yuji Hamamoto, Katsumi Ishioka
Summary: A study investigated the effectiveness of a heat insulating device to prevent hypothermia in dogs and cats during magnetic resonance imaging examinations. The device significantly prevented hypothermia and heat loss from the body surface during the examinations, highlighting its potential benefits in minimizing temperature decreases during anesthesia.
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Virology
Anna Michelitsch, Valerie Allendorf, Franz Josef Conraths, Joern Gethmann, Jana Schulz, Kerstin Wernike, Nicolai Denzin
Summary: On a global scale, SARS-CoV-2 poses a serious threat to human health and can also infect companion animals. A study in Germany found that 42.5% of cats and 56.8% of dogs from households with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 cases tested positive for antibodies. Risk factors for cats included the number of infected humans in the household and high contact intensity, while contact with humans outside the household was protective. For dogs, contact outside the household was a risk factor, but reduced contact after human infection was known provided significant protection. There was no significant association between clinical signs in animals and antibody status, and no spatial clustering of positive test results was found.
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Veterinary Sciences
Anne Schnepf, Sabine Kramer, Rolf Wagels, Holger A. Volk, Lothar Kreienbrock
Summary: The study found an increase in antimicrobial usage (AMU) in dogs and cats between 2017 and 2018 at the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover, but no significant difference was observed between the two years. Penicillins, nitroimidazoles, and quinolones were the most commonly used antimicrobial groups in both dog and cat populations.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2021)
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Veterinary Sciences
Lynelle R. Johnson, Steven E. Epstein, Krystle L. Reagan
Summary: This study compared the clinical, microbiological findings, and etiology of pyothorax in cats and dogs. The results showed that cats had higher fluid cell counts, higher numbers of bacterial isolates identified per patient, and intracellular bacteria detected more commonly than dogs. The study indicates differences in the treatment and management of pyothorax between cats and dogs.
JOURNAL OF VETERINARY INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2023)
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Parasitology
Gilles Bourgoin, Marie-Pierre Callait-Cardinal, Emilie Bouhsira, Bruno Polack, Patrick Bourdeau, Clarisse Roussel Ariza, Lisa Carassou, Emmanuel Lienard, Jason Drake
Summary: The prevalence of helminths in client-owned dogs and cats in France is relatively high, with a potential zoonotic risk. Young animals, those with outdoor access, living in rural areas, and intact animals are more susceptible to parasitic infections. Additionally, cats with varied diets and living with other animals are also at a higher risk of parasite infection.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2022)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Chi Sun Yun, Bo-Youn Moon, Mi-Hye Hwang, Soo-Kyoung Lee, Bok-Kyung Ku, Kichan Lee
Summary: This study investigated the pathogenicity of ExPEC isolated from dog and cat lung samples in South Korea. The presence of virulence factors, phylogroups, and O-serogroups were analyzed and their correlation with bacterial pneumonia-induced mortality was examined. P fimbriae structural subunit (papA), hemolysin D (hlyD), and cytotoxic necrotizing factor 1 (cnf1) were highly prevalent and associated with bacterial pneumonia. Phylogroups B1 and B2 were the most prevalent and linked to high bacterial pneumonia-induced mortality rates. O-serogrouping revealed specific serogroups associated with high mortality.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Virology
Julia Klaus, Eric Zini, Katrin Hartmann, Herman Egberink, Anja Kipar, Michele Bergmann, Carlo Palizzotto, Shan Zhao, Francesco Rossi, Vittoria Franco, Federico Porporato, Regina Hofmann-Lehmann, Marina L. Meli
Summary: This study conducted screening for SARS-CoV-2 infection in dogs and cats in high incidence COVID-19 regions, and found a low prevalence among pets even in hotspot areas during the first wave of the pandemic.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Abbe Harper Crawford, Elsa Beltran, Cecilia-Gabriella Danciu, Dylan Yaffy
Summary: In this study, the authors retrospectively reviewed ten cases of global hypoxic-ischemic brain injury (GHIBI) and identified several factors that may guide prognostication, such as duration of hypoxic-ischemic insult and neurological improvement within 72 hours. However, more data is needed to validate these findings due to the limited sample size.
JOURNAL OF VETERINARY INTERNAL MEDICINE
(2023)
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Veterinary Sciences
Michael Verschoor-Kirss, Elizabeth Rozanski, John E. Rush
Summary: The study described the use of esmolol in dogs and cats with tachycardia due to intoxication. Esmolol therapy was well tolerated, with a 46% success rate in reducing heart rate. Animals with toxin ingestion were more likely to be discharged from the hospital.
JOURNAL OF VETERINARY EMERGENCY AND CRITICAL CARE
(2022)
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Veterinary Sciences
Slavoljub Stanojevic, Sonja Radojicic, Dusan Misic, Damjan Srejic, Dragan V. Vasiljevic, Kristina Prokic, Nevenka Ilic
Summary: This study retrospectively assessed SARS-CoV-2 seropositivity in dogs and cats during the COVID-19 pandemic in Sumadija District, Serbia. The results showed that pets are susceptible to infection, with the most common means of transmission being through contact with diseased owners.
PREVENTIVE VETERINARY MEDICINE
(2022)
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Parasitology
Christian M. Leutenegger, Cecilia E. Lozoya, Jeffrey Tereski, Jan Andrews, Kelly D. Mitchell, Cathy Meeks, Jennifer L. Willcox, Gregory Freeman, Holly L. Richmond, Christian Savard, Michelle D. Evason
Summary: This study compared the performance of real-time PCR (qPCR) and zinc sulfate centrifugal fecal flotation microscopy (ZCF) for fecal parasite screening. The results showed that qPCR had a significantly higher detection frequency than ZCF and could detect parasite markers that were undetected by ZCF.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2023)
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Veterinary Sciences
D. Beeston, R. Jepson, S. Cortellini
Summary: This retrospective study investigated the presentation, treatment, and outcome of dogs and cats with hypertensive emergency, finding varied signs of presentation with acute kidney injury being the predominant cause of hypertension. Further evaluation of treatment for hypertensive emergencies is warranted based on the study findings, as nearly half of the cases did not survive to discharge.
JOURNAL OF SMALL ANIMAL PRACTICE
(2022)
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Infectious Diseases
Nathita Phumthanakorn, Nuvee Prapasarakul, Jitrapa Yindee, Dulyatad Gronsang
Summary: This study investigated the frequency, distribution, and antimicrobial resistance of CoNS from clinical samples from dogs and cats, revealing high levels of resistance and identification of methicillin-resistant CoNS. It points to the potential transfer of these bacteria to humans and highlights the diversity of SCCmec types and resistant strains, suggesting a reservoir of resistance genes among staphylococci.
MICROBIAL DRUG RESISTANCE
(2022)
