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Acquired narcolepsy secondary to a presumptive hypothalamic hamartoma in a young German wirehaired pointer [PDF]
A 3-year-old, male, entire, German wirehaired pointer dog was presented with a 2-year history of paroxysmal episodes of collapse associated with reduced levels of consciousness.
Atkins, Callum +3 more
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This mini‐review describes the pathophysiology of the disrupted hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis in dogs, and probably cats, with the MDR1 (ABCB1) mutation, ABCB1‐1Δ in dogs and ABCB11930‐1931del TC in cats. Clinical consequences in affected animals are discussed and therapeutic interventions to consider are presented.
K. L. Mealey
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Psychogenic polydipsia in dogs – a review of pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment
Polyuria and polydipsia represent a common clinical presentation in dogs and may result from numerous disorders affecting different body systems. Compulsive water consumption is characteristic of psychogenic polydipsia, a primary polydipsia disorder rooted in neurologic, behavioural or environmental factors.
G. Pavlovsky
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Congenital and aquired myopathies in dogs: case series [PDF]
Diseases affecting muscles and the neuromuscular junction are commonly overlooked when evaluating a dog with lameness. Orthopedic disorders occur more frequently than neuromuscular disorders; however, when a diagnosis cannot be reached following a ...
Napoleone, Giusy
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Abstract Urinary extracellular vesicles (UEVs) are membranous particles that carry renal tubular transporter proteins. Here, we evaluate whether selected renal tubular transporter proteins can be detected in UEVs isolated from small volume (1–5 mL) canine urine samples of healthy dogs and canine patients with elevated circulating parathyroid hormone ...
L. J. McGravey +2 more
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Canine Hypoadrenocorticism (Canine Addison\u27s Disease): History, Contemporary Diagnosis by Practicing Veterinarians, and Epidemiology [PDF]
This study of canine hypoadrenocorticism (canine Addison\u27s disease; adrenal insufficiency) used several techniques to determine the incidence and prevalence of the disease and to identify factors associated with its occurrence.
Kelch, William James
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A Case of Congenital Hypothyroidism in Cats: Diagnostic Challenges and Therapeutic Outcomes
Congenital hypothyroidism in a 3‐year‐old Persian cat was diagnosed via low total thyroxine levels unresponsive to TSH stimulation, alongside clinical signs of dwarfism and renal failure. Levothyroxine therapy significantly improved renal function and activity within 1 week.
Morteza Ezati Kakalar +3 more
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Canine atopic dermatitis (cAD) is a chronic condition requiring life‐long management. Accurate diagnosis can be challenging, with no reliable diagnostic test. This study aimed to generate a simple diagnostic model for cAD. This model is a relevant prototype for an app‐based tool to support general practitioners in the diagnosis of cAD alongside ...
Xavier Langon +2 more
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Presentation and Management of Addison's Disease in a 10‐Year‐Old Boy: A Case Report
ABSTRACT Addison's disease, or primary adrenal insufficiency, is a rare endocrine disorder characterized by impaired adrenal hormone production. We report a case of a 10‐year‐old boy with congenital adrenal hyperplasia and secondary Addison's disease on long‐term corticosteroid therapy who presented with recurrent non‐bilious vomiting, low‐grade fever,
Srinivasan Sivannan +4 more
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Genetic Dissection of Neuromuscular Diseases Affecting Domestic Dogs [PDF]
The domestic dog, Canis familiaris, has a unique population structure that lends itself to the study of hereditary diseases. Purebred dogs populations are genetically isolated and as a result are affected by more than 400 naturally occurring diseases ...
Rinz, Caitlin
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