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Efficacy and field safety of ilunocitinib for the control of allergic dermatitis in client-owned dogs: A multicenter, double-masked, randomised, placebo-controlled clinical trial

S. Forster, C.M. Trout, S. Despa, A. Boegel, D. Berger and S. King | Veterinary Dermatology | July 2025
The aim of this double-blinded randomised placebo-controlled study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of ilunocitinib (a new Janus kinase inhibitor) in the control of pruritus in dogs with allergic dermatitis…

Cat on chair

Osteoarthritis in cats: what we know, and mostly, what we don’t know…yet

M. Lefort-Holguin, A. Delsart, M. Frézier, L. Martin, C. Otis, M. Moreau, A. Castel, B. Lussier, J. Martel-Pelletier, J.P. Pelletier and E. Troncy | Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery | July 2025
The aim of this narrative review was to provide an overview of the latest information on feline osteoarthritis, including the clinical importance of the disease and the therapeutic approaches to managing osteoarthritis in cats based on available evidence…

Dog lying on table in surgery

Laparoscopic ovariectomy provides favourable peri- and postoperative outcomes compared with ovariohysterectomy via celiotomy in bitches

R. Moxon, E. Yarwood, H. Hawkins, J. Came and G.C.W. England | Journal of Small Animal Practice | August 2025
The aim of this retrospective cohort study was to investigate the difference in peri- and postoperative outcomes between bitches neutered via laparoscopic ovariectomy or open ovariohysterectomy (celiotomy)…

Dog in surgery

Quality Improvement: Diagnostic accuracy of mainstream versus sidestream capnography in detecting airway intubation of small-bore styleted nasoenteric feeding tubes in dogs and cats

M.A. Bechtold, M.L. Miller, D.J. Fletcher, J. Sumner, D. Lopez and S. Hon | Journal of Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care | July 2025
The aim of this prospective study was to evaluate whether capnography (sidestream or mainstream) is able to accurately detect airway intubation of nasoenteric feeding tubes in dogs and cats of various sizes, in order to identify tracheobronchial misplacement….

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

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

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

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…

Vet examining cat's teeth and mouth

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

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…

Cat coming out of litter tray

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

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

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…