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A Retrospective Study Of The Effect Of Single Dose Intra-Articular Hyaluronic Acid Injection On Postoperative Recovery In Dogs Undergoing Stifle Surgery, Jiradet Trairatthanom, Sasithorn Trairatthanom, Naris Thengchaisri

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Hyarulonicacid (HA) is an abundant molecule found in synovial fluid and plays an important role as a lubricant and shock absorber for the joints. Nonetheless, the effects of synovial fluid replacement with HA after canine stifle surgery remains elusive. A retrospective study was conducted on 54 small breed dogs with either medial patellar luxation (MPL) or cranial cruciate ligament ruptures (CCLR). Dogs were classified as HA (21 with MPL-HA and 16 with CCLR-HA) or control (10 with MPL-C and 7 with CCLR-C) groups. The weight bearing score, lameness score, and pain scores were compared between HA and control groups on …

The Meaning And Motivation Of Children Participating In Animal-Assisted Therapy: A Pilot Study, Beth Laskowski, Melissa Y. Winkle, Whitney Lucas Molitor

People and Animals: The International Journal of Research and Practice

Background: Despite claims that animal-assisted therapy is beneficial, there is limited empirical evidence supporting this. Current literature supports the physical, emotional, and psychological benefits an animal can provide, but few studies have explored the outcomes of incorporating an animal into skilled treatment facilitated by a healthcare professional. This study seeks to explore the effects of animal-assisted therapy in outpatient pediatric occupational therapy practice.

Purpose: The purpose of this research is to explore the meaningfulness and motivation animal-assisted therapy interventions provide for pediatric clients when compared with traditional occupational therapy treatment.

Methods: Researchers utilized a within-participants repeated-measures design for this study. …

The Use Of B-Scan Coupling With A-Scan Ultrasonography To Characterize Ocular Biometry In Canine Absolute Glaucoma, Napasorn Ngamrojanavanit, Natthaporn Tanthasathien, Nirachon Srisamai, Suchaya Taotongnuntasin, Panrawee Phoomvuthisarn, Nalinee Tuntivanich

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

This study was to investigate intraocular structures of canine absolute glaucomatous eyes using real time B-scan ultrasonography in accordance with the amplitude mode. Ten normal eyes and twenty absolute glaucomatous eyes were included in this study. Ocular biometry via closed-eye technique was performed usingthe Ultrascan®Imaging System (Alcon Surgical Laboratory,Fort Worth, USA), with a 10 MHz mechanical sector probe. Changes of intraocular structures were descriptively analyzed. Ocular biometry was measured, statistically analyzed and compared between both groups. While mean lens thickness was comparable betweennormotensive and glaucomatous eyes, mean lens equatorial length was higher in the latter group. Increased hyperechogenicity of lens …

Effect Of Dexmedetomidine Combined With Pethidine On Minimum Alveolar Concentration Of Isoflurane In Dogs, Kanjana Vinyunantakul, Sumit Durongphongtorn, Marissak Kalpravidh

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The effect of dexmedetomidine alone and when combined with pethidine on a minimum alveolar concentration (MAC) of isoflurane was determined in 24 client-owned adult male dogs before castration. Dogs were assigned to Group 1 (n = 12; dexmedetomidine, 5 µg/kg IM) or Group 2 (n = 12; dexmedetomidine, 5 µg/kgand pethidine, 5 mg/kg IM) . Sedation and response to noxious stimulation (digit clamping) were evaluated at 15 minutes after drug injection. Then, anaesthesia was induced via a face mask with isoflurane in oxygen and maintained via an endotracheal tube with an end tidal concentration of isoflurane (E´ISO%) of 1%, at …

Greyhounds And Racing Industry Participants: A Look At The New South Wales Greyhound Racing Community, Justine Groizard

Animal Studies Journal

Subsequent to the exposure of live baiting and animal cruelty within the NSW greyhound racing industry in 2015, a public debate emerged about animal welfare, oppression and exploitation. It resulted in a community outcry, an inquiry into live baiting and animal welfare within the industry and a proposed ban of greyhound racing in the state of NSW. Whilst the proposed ban of greyhound racing was celebrated amongst animal activists, it was met with a mixture of sadness, shock and animosity from people from within the industry. Many of the people within the greyhound racing community felt stigmatised and discriminated against, …

Risk And Protective Factors Associated With Gastrointestinal Parasites Of Dogs From An Urban Area Of Córdoba, Argentina, Carlos Eugenio Motta, Maria Romina Rivero, Carlos Daniel De Angelo, Ana María Sbaffo, Karina Ivana Tiranti

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Prevalence of gastrointestinal (GI) parasites and the effect of associated factors were evaluated in household dogs from an urban area of Córdoba, Argentina. A total of 493 fecal samples were collected during 2010 and 2013 and processed with Willis` salt, Sheathers sugar flotation, and formol-ether concentration techniques. Overall prevalence of GI parasites was 45.23% (95% CI 40.83-49.62), and Ancylostoma caninum (30.83%) was the most frequent parasite, followed by Trichuris vulpis (9.94%), Cystoisospora spp. (7.71%), Toxocara canis (6.90%), and Giardia spp. (5.88%). Independent variables were presence of at least one parasite element, named "all parasites", and each GI parasite more frequently …