Use of a videofluoroscopic feeding evaluation to guide management of dogs with congenital idiopathic megaoesophagus
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DOI: 10.1002/vms3.821
Abstract: Abstract Background Evidence‐based guidelines for determining dietary management in dogs with megaoesophagus are lacking. Objectives This study looked to compare oesophageal clearance times (ECT) of liquid and two food consistencies using a contrast videofluoroscopy feeding… read more here.
Keywords: clearance; dogs congenital; feeding evaluation; management dogs ... See more keywords
Efficacy of orally administered sodium benzoate and sodium phenylbutyrate in dogs with congenital portosystemic shunts
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DOI: 10.1111/jvim.15477
Abstract: Abstract Background Hyperammonemia can result in hepatic encephalopathy, which in severe cases eventually can lead to coma and death. In dogs, congenital portosystemic shunts (CPSS) are the most common cause for hyperammonemia. Conservative treatment consists… read more here.
Keywords: congenital portosystemic; portosystemic shunts; treatment; sodium ... See more keywords
Comparison of diet, lactulose, and metronidazole combinations in the control of pre‐surgical clinical signs in dogs with congenital extrahepatic portosystemic shunts
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DOI: 10.1111/jvim.16464
Abstract: Abstract Background Hepatic supportive diet (HSD), lactulose, and antimicrobials are medical treatments for dogs with congenital extrahepatic portosystemic shunts (cEHPSS). The relative contribution of these treatment components is currently unknown. Objectives To determine which treatment… read more here.
Keywords: hsd; pre surgical; dogs congenital; hsd lactulose ... See more keywords
Sildenafil improves clinical signs and radiographic features in dogs with congenital idiopathic megaoesophagus: a randomised controlled trial
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DOI: 10.1136/vr.103832
Abstract: We evaluated the efficacy of oral sildenafil citrate in dogs with congenital idiopathic megaoesophagus (CIM). Twenty-one puppies were randomly assigned to two groups (treatment and control). The dogs were given sildenafil oral suspension 1 mg/kg every… read more here.
Keywords: idiopathic megaoesophagus; congenital idiopathic; treatment; dogs congenital ... See more keywords
Red blood cell abnormalities occur in dogs with congenital ventricular outflow tract obstruction.
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DOI: 10.2460/ajvr.21.11.0188
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To document RBC abnormalities in dogs with congenital ventricular outflow tract obstruction. ANIMALS 62 dogs with pulmonic stenosis (PS) or aortic stenosis (AS) and 20 control dogs were recruited. PROCEDURES The proportions of RBCs… read more here.
Keywords: congenital ventricular; outflow tract; tract obstruction; ventricular outflow ... See more keywords