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... Plastic pollution derived from the disposal of plastic bags in the environment is clearly evidenced. However, little attention has been directed towards plastic waste derived from plastic dog poop bags (DPBs), which are widely used and can never be recycled. Herein, we raise concerns about the contribution of DPBs to plastic pollution in the environment. Combining the weight of each DPB, the numbe ...
... In dogs of native breeds (“Hmong,” “Phu Quoc,” and “Zang Soi”), the features of behavior pre-adapted to interaction with humans and formed in the process of directional selection have been revealed. Behavioral characteristics (contactiveness, activity, playfulness, reaction to the unexpected appearance of an unfamiliar object, and abrupt sounds) were used to evaluate the dogs’ suitability for trai ...
... OBJECTIVE: To determine the influence of the staple line configuration on the leakage of small intestinal functional end‐to‐end stapled anastomosis (FEESA). STUDY DESIGN: Experimental, ex vivo, randomized study. SAMPLE POPULATION: Jejunal segments (N = 72) from 10 mature, canine cadavers. METHODS: Jejunal segments (10 cm) were randomly assigned to a control group (8 segments) and 4 FEESA groups (1 ...
... BACKGROUND: Triple‐phase CT and gadolinium ethoxybenzyl diethylenetriamine pentaacetic acid (Gd‐EOB‐DTPA) MRI have been used to differentiate hepatocellular carcinomas (HCCs) in dogs. METHODS: This retrospective case series aimed to compare the CT findings with MRI findings of 20 canine hepatocellular lesions, including eight poorly/moderately‐differentiated HCCs, eight well‐differentiated HCCs an ...
... OBJECTIVE: To compare the measurements of iridocorneal angle parameters between spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD‐OCT) and ultrasound biomicroscopy (UBM) in dogs. ANIMALS STUDIED AND PROCEDURES: A total of 47 eyes of dogs were scanned at the temporal limbus using SD‐OCT and UBM. Iridocorneal angle (ICA) and angle opening distance (AOD) were measured from the obtained images accordin ...
... The past decade has revolutionized our understanding of regulatory noncoding RNAs (ncRNAs). Among the most recently identified ncRNAs are downstream-of-gene (DoG)-containing transcripts that are produced by widespread transcriptional readthrough. The discovery of DoGs has set the stage for future studies to address many unanswered questions regarding the mechanisms that promote readthrough transcr ...
dogs, etc ; acclimation; habituation; locomotion; muscles; Show all 5 Subjects
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... The land treadmill is a multipurpose tool with a unique set of behavioral and physical benefits for training and assessing active dogs. Habituation to voluntary treadmill locomotion is crucial for training a dog or accurately assessing a dog’s fitness on a treadmill. Therefore, a treadmill acclimation program was developed and evaluated with working dogs in training or working dogs performing dete ...
... The basic method for imaging functional states of the brain involves recordings of electrical activity, i.e., electroencephalograpy (EEG). The majority of studies of EEG recordings in animals have been performed with the use of pharmacological agents that restrict animals’ mobility. Assessment of electrical brain activity can provide assessments of behavior, including social and utility-related be ...
Elisa Mischi; Petr Soukup; Christine D. Harman; Kazuya Oikawa; Malwina E. Kowalska; Sonja Hartnack; Gillian J. McLellan; András M. Komáromy; Simon A. Pot
... PURPOSE: To evaluate the outer retinal band thickness and choriocapillaris (CC) visibility in four distinct retinal regions in dogs and cats imaged with spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD‐OCT). To attempt delineation of a fovea‐like region in canine and feline SD‐OCT scans, aided by the identification of outer retinal thickness differences between retinal regions. METHODS: Spectralis ...
... OBJECTIVE: To determine the diagnostic significance of the meniscal flounce sign in association with meniscal tears. STUDY DESIGN: Prospective cohort study. SAMPLE POPULATION: One hundred and thirty stifles in 120 client‐owned dogs that underwent stifle arthroscopy. METHODS: Identification of a positive or negative meniscal flounce sign was recorded with the presence or absence of meniscal patholo ...
... To describe the use of the Amplatzer vascular plug II (AVPII) for transvenous occlusion of patent ductus arteriosus in a non-selective population of dogs, with a focus on the surgical technique, short term outcome and associated complications. Retrospective study. Records of thirty-two consecutive dogs treated for a left-to-right shunting patent ductus arteriosus with the AVPII were reviewed. Duct ...
... BACKGROUND: The pruritus Visual Analog Scale (pVAS) is currently the only validated tool for assessing canine pruritus. A verbal numeric scale (VNS) offers an alternative if clients are not present or able to complete the pVAS. HYPOTHESIS/OBJECTIVE: To validate the 0–10 VNS and evaluate its interchangeability with the pVAS. ANIMALS: 251 dogs were included in the study. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Dog o ...
dogs, etc ; malocclusion; pain; prognosis; veterinary dentistry; Show all 5 Subjects
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... This study was performed to report etiology, clinical presentation, and outcome of mandibular fractures in immature dogs treated with non-invasive or minimally invasive techniques. Immature dogs diagnosed with mandibular fractures from 2001 to 2016 were included in this study. Diagnosis of the mandibular fracture was achieved by oral examination and diagnostic imaging in the anesthetized dog. Twen ...
dogs, etc ; adults; ligaments; polypropylenes; resection; tensiometers; Show all 6 Subjects
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... OBJECTIVE: To determine the influence of age on the ability of tracheal anastomoses to sustain distraction in dogs. STUDY DESIGN: Ex vivo study. SAMPLE POPULATION: Cadaveric canine tracheae (n = 16). METHODS: Tracheae were harvested from the cadavers of 8 immature and 8 adult dogs. Each trachea underwent end‐to‐end annular ligament anastomosis with a simple continuous pattern with 2‐0 polypropylen ...
... The body condition score (BCS) is a popular method used to assess the body condition of dogs. However, owner-misperception of canine body condition has shown to persist even after being guided by a BCS chart. We compared the BCS assessments performed by the owners of 95 large-sized, purebred dogs without and with the guidance of a 5-point BCS chart. Initially, only 23 of 95 dog owners accurately a ...
dogs, etc ; databases; musculoskeletal system; questionnaires; surveys; Show all 5 Subjects
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... Knowledge regarding training, competition, and management routines of agility dogs is lacking. Through a retrospective online questionnaire, Finnish owners and handlers of 745 competition-level agility dogs provided information on training routines and management of these dogs during one year free of agility-related injuries. Competition routines were collected from the national competition result ...
... The aim of this study was to evaluate the reliability of electric pulp test (EPT), cold pulp test (CPT) and tooth transillumination (TTI) in the assessment of pulpal health in dog teeth. Forty-five client-owned dogs requiring tooth extraction or pulpectomy were included. For each patient, one affected and two control healthy teeth were evaluated with EPT, followed by CPT and TTI. Direct pulp inspe ...
dogs, etc ; adults; allometry; echocardiography; regression analysis; Show all 5 Subjects
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... To determine how frequently current criteria for left ventricular enlargement in dogs misclassify healthy dogs as having left ventricular enlargement; to examine the effect of breed on diastolic left ventricular normalized dimensions (LVIDDN); to propose appropriate scaling exponents and reference limits for dogs. Echocardiographic data from 1124 healthy adult dogs, including 454 dogs weighing <20 ...
dogs, etc ; diaphragm; hernia; retrospective studies; surgery; Show all 5 Subjects
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... Perineal hernia refers to the herniation of pelvic and abdominal viscera into the subcutaneous perineal region through a pelvic diaphragm weakness: a concomitant prostatic disease is observed in 25–59% of cases. Prostatectomy involves the removal of the prostate, either partially (partial prostatectomy) or completely (total prostatectomy). In case of complicated perineal hernia, staged procedures ...
dogs, etc ; prospective studies; surgery; three-dimensional printing; Show all 4 Subjects
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... OBJECTIVE: To improve the accuracy of drilling during the repair of sacroiliac luxations (SILs) with a 3D‐printed patient‐specific drill guide (3D‐GDT) compared to free‐hand drilling technique (FHDT). STUDY DESIGN: Blinded, randomized, prospective ex vivo study. SAMPLE POPULATION: Sixteen canine cadavers (20–25 kg). METHODS: Dorsal, bilateral SILs were created. Pelvic CT was performed pre‐ and pos ...