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Evaluation Of The Effect Of Orally Administered Acid Suppressants On Intragastric Ph In Cats, S Parkinson, M Katherine Tolbert, K Messenger, A. Odunayo, M. Brand, G. Davidson, E. Peters, A. Reed, M. G. Papich
Evaluation Of The Effect Of Orally Administered Acid Suppressants On Intragastric Ph In Cats, S Parkinson, M Katherine Tolbert, K Messenger, A. Odunayo, M. Brand, G. Davidson, E. Peters, A. Reed, M. G. Papich
M Katherine Tolbert DVM, PhD, DACVIM
Background Acid suppressant drugs are a mainstay of treatment for cats with gastrointestinal erosion and ulceration. However, clinical studies have not been performed to compare the efficacy of commonly PO administered acid suppressants in cats.
Hypothesis/Objectives To compare the effect of PO administered famotidine, fractionated omeprazole tablet (fOT), and omeprazole reformulated paste (ORP) on intragastric pH in cats. We hypothesized that both omeprazole formulations would be superior to famotidine and placebo.
Animals Six healthy adult DSH colony cats.
Methods Utilizing a randomized, 4-way crossover design, cats received 0.88–1.26 mg/kg PO q12h fOT, ORP, famotidine, and placebo (lactose capsules). Intragastric pH …
Animal Models And Therapeutic Molecular Targets Of Cancer: Utility And Limitations., Maria Cekanova Ms, Rndr, Phd, Kusum Rathore
Animal Models And Therapeutic Molecular Targets Of Cancer: Utility And Limitations., Maria Cekanova Ms, Rndr, Phd, Kusum Rathore
Maria Cekanova MS, RNDr, PhD
Cancer is the term used to describe over 100 diseases that share several common hallmarks. Despite prevention, early detection, and novel therapies, cancer is still the second leading cause of death in the USA. Successful bench-to-bedside translation of basic scientific findings about cancer into therapeutic interventions for patients depends on the selection of appropriate animal experimental models. Cancer research uses animal and human cancer cell lines in vitro to study biochemical pathways in these cancer cells. In this review, we summarize the important animal models of cancer with focus on their advantages and limitations. Mouse cancer models are well known, …
Collagen-Calcium Alginate Film Dressing With Therapeutic Ultrasound To Treat Open Wound In Rats, Khaled M. A Hussin, Asma Saleh Elmabrok
Collagen-Calcium Alginate Film Dressing With Therapeutic Ultrasound To Treat Open Wound In Rats, Khaled M. A Hussin, Asma Saleh Elmabrok
Asma Saleh Elmabrok
Abstract: About 24 healthy female Sprague-Dawley rats weighing between 300-350 g were used in this study over a 20 day period. They were allocated randomly into 4 groups of 6 animals each. After the creation of 2x2 em open wound, group 1 was control treated with Gentamycin ointment. Groups 2-4 were treated with Therapeutic ultrasound massage, collagen-calcium alginate film and collagen-calcium alginate film with therapeutic ultrasound. On application, the collagen-calcium alginate film with therapeutic ultrasound was well accepted by the animals without any adverse reaction. Mean percentage of wound contraction were significantly better in group 4 (p<0.05). Faster epithelialization was also seen in the collagen-calcium alginate film with therapeutic ultrasound treated group as compared to the other groups. Collagen is a biocompatible protein that does not interfere with the body's normal immunologic response and can be used in non-healing chronic wounds which require a trigger to stimulate the normal healing process. In extensive wounds when there is lack of autologous tissue, biomaterials like collagen-calcium alginate may be beneficial and can be used.
Mycobacterium Ulcerans Fails To Infect Through Skin Abrasions In A Guinea Pig Infection Model: Implications For Transmission, H R. Williamson, L Mosi, Robert L. Donnell, M Aqqad, R W. Merritt, P L. Small
Mycobacterium Ulcerans Fails To Infect Through Skin Abrasions In A Guinea Pig Infection Model: Implications For Transmission, H R. Williamson, L Mosi, Robert L. Donnell, M Aqqad, R W. Merritt, P L. Small
Robert L Donnell DVM, Ph.D., DACVP College of Veterinary Medicine
Transmission of M. ulcerans, the etiological agent of Buruli ulcer, from the environment to humans remains an enigma despite decades of research. Major transmission hypotheses propose 1) that M. ulcerans is acquired through an insect bite or 2) that bacteria enter an existing wound through exposure to a contaminated environment. In studies reported here, a guinea pig infection model was developed to determine whether Buruli ulcer could be produced through passive inoculation of M. ulcerans onto a superficial abrasion. The choice of an abrasion model was based on the fact that most bacterial pathogens infecting the skin are able to …
Major Anthropogenic Causes For And Outcomes Of Wild Animal Presentation To A Wildlife Clinic In East Tennessee, Usa 2000-2001, Ashley N. Schenk, Marcy J. Souza
Major Anthropogenic Causes For And Outcomes Of Wild Animal Presentation To A Wildlife Clinic In East Tennessee, Usa 2000-2001, Ashley N. Schenk, Marcy J. Souza
Marcy J Souza
To determine the reasons for presentation and outcome of wildlife cases in East Tennessee, a retrospective analysis was performed using 14,303 records from cases presented to the wildlife clinic of the University of Tennessee Veterinary Teaching Hospital between 2000 and 2011. The cases were first categorized into amphibian/non-avian reptile, mammal, or avian and then classified into groups based on the primary admitting/presenting sign. There are a variety of reasons animals were presented to the clinic, and some were directly or indirectly anthropogenic in origin, including cat related, dog related, hit by automobile, and other human encounters leading to trauma; of …
Reo, Hamid Masood
Reoviridae, Hamid Masood
Reoviridae, Hamid Masood
Hamid Masood
reovirus, any of a group of ribonucleic acid (RNA) viruses constituting the family Reoviridae, a small group of animal and plant viruses. The virions of reoviruses (the name is a shortening of respiratory enteric orphan viruses) lack an outer envelope, appear spheroidal, measure about 70 nanometres (nm; 1 nm = 10-9 metre) across, have two icosahedral capsids, and contain a core of segmented, double-stranded RNA. Characteristic features of structure, preferred hosts, and chemistry are the basis for dividing reoviruses into several genera, of which Orthoreovirus, Orbivirus, Rotavirus, and Phytoreovirus are among the best known. Although orthoviruses have been found in …
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Mri) Spinal Cord And Canal Measurements In Normal Dogs, Silke Hecht, M M. Huerta, Robert B. Reed
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (Mri) Spinal Cord And Canal Measurements In Normal Dogs, Silke Hecht, M M. Huerta, Robert B. Reed
Silke Hecht
The goal of this study was to establish Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) reference ranges for spinal measurements in normal dogs. Forty dogs (1–10 kg, 11–20 kg, 21–30 kg, > 30 kg; 10 dogs per category) underwent spinal MRI. Measurements were performed on sagittal T2-W images at the level of the 4th thoracic vertebra (T4), the 9th thoracic vertebra (T9) and the 3rd lumbar vertebra (L3). Spinal canal diameter (mm) ranged from 6.07 ± 0.63 (1–10 kg) to 8.27 ± 1.15 (> 30 kg) at the level of T4; 6.55 ± 0.61 (1–10 kg) to 9.04 ± 1.26 (> 30 kg) at …
C.A.R.E.S. (Canine Arthritis, Rehabilitation, Exercise, And Sports Medicine) Newsletter, Darryl L. Millis
C.A.R.E.S. (Canine Arthritis, Rehabilitation, Exercise, And Sports Medicine) Newsletter, Darryl L. Millis
Darryl L. Millis
No abstract provided.
Transmission Of Ranavirus Between Ectothermic Vertebrate Hosts, R Brenes, Matt J. Gray, T B. Waltzek, Rebecca P. Wilkes, Debra L. Miller
Transmission Of Ranavirus Between Ectothermic Vertebrate Hosts, R Brenes, Matt J. Gray, T B. Waltzek, Rebecca P. Wilkes, Debra L. Miller
Debra L Miller
Transmission is an essential process that contributes to the survival of pathogens. Ranaviruses are known to infect different classes of lower vertebrates including amphibians, fishes and reptiles. Differences in the likelihood of infection among ectothermic vertebrate hosts could explain the successful yearlong persistence of ranaviruses in aquatic environments. The goal of this study was to determine if transmission of a Frog Virus 3 (FV3)-like ranavirus was possible among three species from different ectothermic vertebrate classes: Cope's gray treefrog (Hyla chrysoscelis) larvae, mosquito fish (Gambusia affinis), and red-eared slider (Trachemys scripta elegans). We housed individuals previously exposed to the FV3-like ranavirus …
Seasonal Trends In Nesting Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys Coriacea) Serum Proteins Further Verify Capital Breeding Hypothesis, Justin R. Perrault, J Wyneken, A Page-Karjian, A Merrill, Debra L. Miller
Seasonal Trends In Nesting Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys Coriacea) Serum Proteins Further Verify Capital Breeding Hypothesis, Justin R. Perrault, J Wyneken, A Page-Karjian, A Merrill, Debra L. Miller
Debra L Miller
Serum protein concentrations provide insight into the nutritional and immune status of organisms. It has been suggested that some marine turtles are capital breeders that fast during the nesting season. In this study, we documented serum proteins in neo-phyte and remigrant nesting leatherback sea turtles (Dermochelys coriacea). This allowed us to establish trends across the nesting season to determine whether these physiological parameters indicate if leatherbacks forage or fast while on nesting grounds. Using the biuret method and agarose gel electrophoresis, total serum protein (median=5.0g/dl) and protein fractions were quantified and include pre-albumin (median=0.0g/dl), albumin (median=1.81g/dl),α1-globulin (median=0.90g/dl),α2-globulin(median]=0.74g/dl), total α-globulin (median=1.64g/dl), …
Evaluation Of A Semiquantitative Snap Test For Measurement Of Bile Acids In Dogs, Rachel L. Seibert, Karen M. Tobias, Ann Reed, Karl R. Snyder
Evaluation Of A Semiquantitative Snap Test For Measurement Of Bile Acids In Dogs, Rachel L. Seibert, Karen M. Tobias, Ann Reed, Karl R. Snyder
Ann Reed
Background. Serum bile acids (SBA) are used as a routine screening tool of liver function in dogs. Serum samples are usually shipped to a referral laboratory for quantitative analysis with an enzymatic chemistry analyzer. The canine SNAP Bile Acids Test (SNAP-BAT) provides an immediate, semi-quantitative measurement of bile acid concentrations in-house. With the SNAP-BAT, bile acids concentrations of 5–30 µmol/L are quantified, and results outside of that range are classified as <5 or >30 µmol/L. Agreement of the SNAP-BAT with the enzymatic method has not been extensively investigated.
Objectives. The purposes of this prospective clinical study were to assess the precision of …
Transient Silencing Of A Type Iv P-Type Atpase Results In Decreased Glut4 Translo-Cation And Altered Signaling Of Mapk And Pi3k Pathways, Sarah Hurst, Nolan Hoffman, Jeffrey Elmendorf, Madhu S. Dhar
Transient Silencing Of A Type Iv P-Type Atpase Results In Decreased Glut4 Translo-Cation And Altered Signaling Of Mapk And Pi3k Pathways, Sarah Hurst, Nolan Hoffman, Jeffrey Elmendorf, Madhu S. Dhar
Madhu S Dhar
SBN: 978-14775549-6-8
Evaluation Of A Semiquantitative Snap Test For Measurement Of Bile Acids In Dogs, Rachel L. Seibert, Karen M. Tobias, Ann Reed, Karl R. Snyder
Evaluation Of A Semiquantitative Snap Test For Measurement Of Bile Acids In Dogs, Rachel L. Seibert, Karen M. Tobias, Ann Reed, Karl R. Snyder
Karen M. Tobias DVM, DACVS, College of Veterinary Medicine
Background. Serum bile acids (SBA) are used as a routine screening tool of liver function in dogs. Serum samples are usually shipped to a referral laboratory for quantitative analysis with an enzymatic chemistry analyzer. The canine SNAP Bile Acids Test (SNAP-BAT) provides an immediate, semi-quantitative measurement of bile acid concentrations in-house. With the SNAP-BAT, bile acids concentrations of 5–30 µmol/L are quantified, and results outside of that range are classified as <5 or >30 µmol/L. Agreement of the SNAP-BAT with the enzymatic method has not been extensively investigated. Objectives. The purposes of this prospective clinical study were to assess the precision of …5>