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An Assessment Of Epidural Ketamine For Hindlimb Anesthesia In Dogs, Somsak Wattananit, Marissak Kalpravidh

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The effect of epidural ketamine was studied in 20 experimental dogs premedicated with 0.04 mg/kg atropine and 2 mg/kg xylazine, given intramuscularly along with 0.2 mg/kg acepromazine given intravenously. All dogs received, epidurally, 2 mg/kg ketamine diluted in 0.9% normal saline (NSS) in a volume of 1 ml/ 4.5 kg and, one week or more before, or later, 1 ml/ 4.5 kg NSS without ketamine as a control. Animal response to pain stimulation was evaluated before, and during a surgical approach on the medial aspect of the tibia. The respiratory rates, heart rates and arterial blood pressures were measured before …

Autogenous Ilial Grafting Of Mandibles In Dogs, Chanin Kalpravidh, Atichat Brahmasa, Sumolya Kanchanapangka, Marissak Kalpravidh

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

An autogenous ilial graft was experimentally used for grafting the mandibles of 6 mixed-breed dogs, aged 1 to 5 years. To prepare the recipient bed, the mandibular shaft, under the fourth premolar tooth, was cut 2 cm deep and removed with the tooth. An ilial graft, the same size as the excised mandibular shaft, was harvested from the dorsal iliac crest of the same dog. The graft was then seated in the recipient bed and fixed to the mandible by a plastic bone plate and screws. Bone union was evaluated radiographically and histologically. The grafted sites of all dogs were …

A Retrospective Study Of The Treatment Of Paraplegic Dogs, Marissak Kalpravidh

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

The case records of 11 dogs recovering from paraplegia, caused by vertebral fracture, vertebral luxation, spondylosis deformans or intervertebral disk protrusion, were studied. The dogs were examined and treated at the animal hospital of the Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University from June 2000 to October 2004. Upon presentation, all dogs were paraplegic and had weak superficial or deep pain sensations. Only 9 dogs had voluntary motor function in their hindlimbs or tails. Two dogs received both surgical and medical treatment, while the others received only medical treatment, consisting of the administrations of corticosteroids, aescin, vitamin B1 and antibiotics for …

The Relationship Between Pathological Gastric Changes And Helicobacter Spp. In Dogs, Nopadon Pirarat, Thepsirin Makbunsri, Sirichoke Sukkamon, Suchada Amornchailertrat, Anudep Rungsipipat, Boonmee Sunyasootcharee

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

A study of canine, gastric, Helicobacter spp. infection was performed. A total of 56 biopsied samples of cardia, fundus, body and pyloric antrum, submitted to the Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, during October, 2001 to 2002, were investigated. The objective of this study was to detect Helicobacter spp. infections in the stomach of dogs and to confirm any relationship between the histopathological changes in the stomach with the presence of bacteria. The histopathological results revealed inflammatory cell infiltration 100%(56/56), crypt distortion 69.64%(39/56), lymphoid follicular formation 67.86% (38/56) and epithelial degeneration 28.57%(16/56). The presence of Helicobacter spp. …

Serum Bone-Specific Alkaline Phosphatase Of Dogs With Various Bone Condition, Warapat Prachasilpchai, Tapmanus Bupha-Intr, Marissak Kalpravidh, Meena Sarikaputi, Sumit Durongphongtorn

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Serum total and bone alkaline phosphatase (TAP and BAP) including Ca and P were measured in 6 dogs with osteoporotic bone and 10 dogs with less than a week fracture presented to the Small Animal Hospital, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University. The serum chemistry and ulnar radiographs were evaluated in plaster casting 9 normal experimental dogs before and after ulnar osteotomy on weeks 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16, postoperation. The 9 normal experiment dogs had the average (±SE) of 97.7(±19.1) U/L TAP, 23.3(±21.4) U/L BAP, 9.6(±0.4) U/L Ca and 5.4(±0.3) U/L P. Serum TAP, …

The Effect Of Transcervical Intrauterine And Intravaginal Insemination Methods On Fertility In Dogs, Ali̇ Daşkin, Necmetti̇n Teki̇n, Ergun Akçay

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

This study was carried out to determine the effect of transcervical and intravaginal artificial insemination on the pregnancy rate in dogs. Semen was collected by the massage method from dogs brought to our department. Collected semen was examined in the laboratory and stored in liquid nitrogen after dilution with Tris extender. During the study 31 bitches brought to our department for artificial insemination were used. One of the bitches was not evaluated. Oestrus was detected by vaginal cytology and the bitches were inseminated twice during the oestrus period. Fifteen of the 30 bitches were inseminated transcervically and the other 15 …

A Modified Pelvic Fixation Technique Using Screws For The Treatment Of Hip Dysplasia In Dogs, Kiatpichet Komin, Marissak Kalpravidh, Atichat Brahmasa

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Eight dysplastic hips of seven dogs suffering from mild hip dysplasia, as classified by the Orthopedic Foundation of Animals (OFA), were treated using a modified pelvic fixation technique. After pelvic, ischial and ilial osteotomies, the pelvis was plane-adjusted and fixed using screws to increase the acetabular coverage over the femoral head. Evaluation was made of the animals gait, by hip palpation and by taking OFA standard, ventrodorsal radiographs before and immediately after the surgical operation, followed by further evaluation 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 20 and 24 weeks later. The degree of acetabular coverage over the femoral head was …

An Experimental Study On The Effect Of Acidic Drinks On Gingival Health In Dogs, Recep Orbak, Ertunç Dayi, Mustafa Atasever

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

The aim of this study was to conduct a preliminary investigation on the effects of cola drink consumption on gingival health in dogs and thereafter to come up with an opinion as to what extent cola consumption has an impact on gingival health in humans. The study was carried out on 20 healthy dogs (range 2.3-12 years; mean 8.3 years). The dogs were randomly divided into two equal groups. The control group was not given anything containing acid, while the experimental group was given classic Coca Cola® (pH: 2.4) (500 ml daily). All the dogs were fed a number of …

Immunohistochemical Localization Of Cytokeratin, Vimentin And Alpa-Smooth Muscle Actin Micro And Intermediate Filaments In Canine Mammary Tumors, Ümi̇t H. Mi̇lli̇, Rifki Haziroğlu, Yilmaz Aydin, M. Yavuz Gülbahar

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

Forty-six formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded canine mammary tumors, 15 benign and 31 malignant, were studied immunohistochemically. Mouse monoclonal anti-alpha-cytokeratin 18, mouse monoclonal anti-alpha-cytokeratin (pan cytokeratin), mouse monoclonal anti-alpha-smooth muscle actin and mouse monoclonal anti-vimentin antibodies were used. The ductal and acinar epithelium stained positively for cytokeratin 18 and pan cytokeratin, although there was no immunoreactivity in some tumors. Metaplastic squamous cells in two solid carcinomas were positive for both cytokeratin 18 and pan cytokeratin. It was a notable finding that there were unreactive epithelial cells in some tumors for broad spectrum cytokeratin antibody (pan cytokeratin). Myofibroblasts in benign and malignant tumors were …

Effects Of Megestrol Acetate Treatment On Dogs With Prolonged Estrus, Ayhan Baştan, Seli̇m Aslan

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

A total of 22 dogs of different breeds with persistent estrus, between the ages of 1.5 and 6, were used. Diagnoses were made by anamnesis, general examination and vaginal smear. Vulvar edema, colour and volume of vaginal discharge, convolution of the mucosa and volume of secretion were recorded before and after treatment. Dogs were treated with 25 mg megestrol acetate (Niagestine, 25 mg/ml, Novo). Clinical manifestations disappeared within 3-7 days. Vaginal discharge ceased in 3.5±2.5 days and vulvar edema ceased in 3.5±1.6 days. In only one dog, the treatment was not effective after 15 days. The vulva was still swollen …

Determination Of Kinetic, Structural And Functional Changes In The Hearts Of Dogs With Experimentally Introduced Myocardial Infarction Using M-Mode And 2-D Echocardiography, Utku Bakirel, Tarik Bi̇lal

Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences

In this study, the kinetic, structural and functional changes of the ventriculus in dogs with myocardial infarction introduced experimentally were examined using M-Mode and two dimensional (2-D) echocardiography. 21 healthy, mixed-breed dogs of both genders (16 females and 5 males) and of various ages were used in this study. Different coronary arteries were ligated in each dog with silk sutures and the dogs were grouped accordingly: left distalis descending coronary artery (Group I, n=7), right distalis descending coronary artery (Group II, n=7) and both left and right distalis decending coronary artery (Group III, n=7). All the dogs were examined using …

Rescuing Rover: A First Aid And Disaster Guide For Dog Owners, Sebastian E. Heath

Purdue University Press Books

Whether you're hiking with your canine friend in a remote area or work with a dog on a search-and-rescue team or police force, you need to be prepared for emergencies when veterinary service is not available. Rescuing Rover: A First Aid and Disaster Guide for Dog Owners provides dog owners, handlers, and emergency physicians with an understandable guide for safe treatment until the dog can be transported to a veterinarian. Although a number of books describe some techniques for the emergency care of dogs, there is no single illustrated summary that is as practical. With its concise, easy-to-read instructions, detailed …

Serum Antibody Titres Against Canine Parvovirus Among Canine Pups After The First Vaccination Of Cpv Vaccine(ระดับภูมิคุ้มกันต่อโรคลำไส้อักเสบติดต่อจากเชื้อพาร์โวไวรัสภายหลังการฉีดวัคซีนเข็มแรกในสุนัข), Weerapon Haemrattanakorn, Jessada Chanpaiboon, Kanisak Oraveerakul, Suwit Kumthorntip

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Serum antibody titers against Canine Parvovirus (CPV) in puppies after the first CPV vaccination were studied. Total 58 serum samples were obtained from Small Animal Hospital, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University. Results revealed by Hemagglutination Inhibition test showed that the puppies had HI-titers between 320-20,480 with Geometric Mean Titer (GMT) 2,717.6. In addition, another set of 56 samples obtained from puppies in Royal Thai Army Military Working Dog Center and private kennels before and 7, 14-day-post vaccination were included. It was appeared that titers ranged from 640-5,120, 320-2,560 and 320-5,120 with GMT 1,413.3, 1,203.1 and 1,280 in samples from …

Canine Parvovirus Serum Antibody Titres In Canine Pups Before The First Innoculation Of C.P.V. Vaccine (การตรวจหาภูมิคุ้มกันต่อโรคลำไส้อักเสบจากเชื้อพาร์โวไวรัสในสุนัขก่อนการฉีดวัคซีนครั้งแรก), Gunnaporn Veerachato, Sonsak Srisongchet, Kanisak Oraveerakul, Supote Methiyapun

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Canine Parvovirus serum antibody titres in puppies before the first parvovirus vaccination were studied in Thailand. The titres were measured by haemagglutination inhibition test (HI). The puppies had HI titers between 320-10,240 with a mean of 1,280. There was no correlation between titres and either age or previous history of CPV vaccination in the bitches that produced the puppies. There was also no apparent association between titres and either sex or breed. The titres of bitches and their pups in breeding kennels were comparable.(ศึกษาระดับภูมิคุ้มกันต่อโรคลำไส้อักเสบจากเชื้อพาร์โวไวรัสในสุนัข จากตัวอย่างเลือดลูกสุนัขก่อนฉีดวัคซีนครั้งแรกที่โรงพยาบาลสัตว์เล็ก คณะสัตวแพทยศาสตร์ จุฬาลงกรณ์มหา วิทยาลัย ศูนย์การสุนัขทหาร ฟาร์มเอกชนและคลินิกเอกชน จำนวน 102 ตัวอย่าง โดยวิธี Hemagglutination Inhibition Test ผลปรากฏว่าลูกสุนัขทุกตัวมีระดับภูมิคุ้มกันอยู่ในช่วง 320-10,240 (CPV-HI …

A Study Of Precipitin And Soluble Antigen Fluorescent Antibody Technique In The Detection Of Dirofilaria Immitis In Canines, John H. Ellsworth

Biological Sciences Theses & Dissertations

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A Potential Champ? [Distemper In Dogs], F C. Wilkinson

Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4

THE mother of this pup was an eight-year-old sheep dog and in the eyes of her owner she was a champion and well worth her keep.

She was perhaps slowing down a little, so the best looking pup out of the last litter had been kept as a possible replacement.