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Antimicrobial use guidelines for canine pyoderma by the International Society for Companion Animal Infectious Diseases (ISCAID)

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A. Loeffler, C.L. Cain, L. Ferrer, K. Nishifuji, K. Varjonen, M.G. Papich, L. Guardabassi, S.M. Frosini, E.N. Barker and J.S. Weese | Veterinary Dermatology | May 2025
The aim of these consensus guidelines was to provide was to provide clinicians with recommendations for managing canine pyoderma which optimise treatment outcomes while promoting responsible antimicrobial use…

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Peripheral vestibular syndrome in cats: Clinical presentation, diagnostic findings and outcome in 196 cases

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J. Caldero Carette, S. De Decker, H.A. Volk, R. Gutierrez-Quintana, A. Morgana Mosel and R. Goncalves | Veterinary Record | May 2025
The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of the different causes of peripheral vestibular syndrome in cats, and to describe clinical presentations, diagnostic findings, outcomes, and possible risk factors…

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Literature review and authors’ consensus recommendations for the medical management of perianal fistulae in dogs

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V. Bruet, E. Buendia, M. C. Cadiergues, C. Laffort, E. Bensignor, E. Videmont, D. Heripret, S. Viaud, A. Roussel, E. Gaguere, A. Muller, T. Brement, M. Mosca, A. Briand, P. A. Germain, L. A. Lecru and C. Hadjaje | Veterinary Dermatology | May 2025
The aim of this literature review and consensus recommendations was to provide primary care practitioners with practical information to assist in the management of canine perianal fistulae…

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Effect of a buried knot in the healing process of dental extraction sites: a prospective study in cats

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Klim, E.B., Mestrinho, L.A. and Gawor, J.P. | Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery | March 2025
The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate the effect of the buried-knot suture technique on gingival wound healing in cats undergoing dental extractions…

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2025 iCatCare consensus guidelines on the diagnosis and management of lower urinary tract diseases in cats

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Taylor, S., Boysen, S., Korman, R., Buffington, T., Chalhoub, S., Defaux, P., Delgado, M.M. and Gunn-Moore, D. | Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery | February 2025
The aim of these consensus guidelines was to provide primary care practitioners with easy-to-access practical information to assist in the approach to, and management of lower urinary tract diseases in cats…

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Feline comorbidities: a nutritional approach to management

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Villaverde, C. and Hervera, M. | Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery | March 2025
The aim of this review article was to provide guidance on important aspects to consider when choosing a suitable diet for cats with comorbidities…

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Effectiveness of vapocoolant spray compared to eutectic lidocaine/prilocaine cream to enhance tolerance during intravenous catheterisation: a randomised controlled trial

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Trinder, R., Park, J., Humm, K. and Cole, L. | Journal of Small Animal Practice | January 2025
The aim of this randomised, blinded and controlled trial was to investigate if tolerance of intravenous catheterisation in cats and dogs differed following the application of vapocoolant spray compared to EMLA cream…

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Subcutaneous furosemide therapy for chronic management of refractory congestive heart failure in dogs and cats

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Lombardo, S.F., Ferasin, H. and Ferasin, L. | Animals | January 2025
The aim of this retrospective study was to determine the effectiveness of subcutaneous administration of furosemide in controlling the signs of congestive heart failure in dogs and cats with refractory heart failure. …

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The association between gonadectomy and timing of gonadectomy, and the risk of canine cranial cruciate ligament disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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Low, D., Costa, L., Hawkesby, J., Nardulli, L., Proteasa, A.and Vallios, V. | Veterinary Surgery | December 2024
The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to investigate the association between gonadectomy and the risk of cranial cruciate ligament disease in dogs…

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Efficacy and safety of a diet enriched with EPA and DHA, turmeric extract and hydrolysed collagen in management of naturally occurring osteoarthritis in cats: A prospective, randomised, blinded, placebo- and time-controlled study

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Lefort-Holguin, M., Delsart, A., Otis, C., Moreau, M., Barbeau-Grégoire, M., Mellet, F., Biourge, V., Lussier, B., Pelletier, J.-P., Martel-Pelletier, J. and Troncy, E. | Animals | November 2024
The aim of this prospective, randomised, blinded and placebo-controlled study was to investigate the efficacy and safety of a test diet containing a high level of EPA and DHA, turmeric extract and hydrolysed collagen compared to a placebo diet, in cats with naturally occurring osteoarthritis…

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