Evaluation of urethral thickness using ultrasonography in healthy small-breed dogs [PDF]
IntroductionUrethral thickness measurements can be indicative of the pathological state of a patient; however to the best of our knowledge, no measurement reference range has been established in small-breed dogs.
Geunha Kim +5 more
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Measurement of brainstem diameter in small-breed dogs using magnetic resonance imaging [PDF]
Measurement of brainstem diameters (midbrain, pons, and medulla oblongata)is of potential clinical significance, as changes in brainstem size may decrease or increase due to age, neurodegenerative disorders, or neoplasms.
Jihyun Kim +4 more
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Phase‐Contrast Magnetic Resonance Imaging Identifies Low Cerebrospinal Fluid Velocity at the Foramen Magnum in Small Breed Dogs With an Enlarged Ventricular System [PDF]
Background In small breed dogs, enlarged ventricles of the brain are a common finding on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). In humans, enlarged lateral ventricles are usually the consequence of mesencephalic aqueduct stenosis.
Sarah Hubler +4 more
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Long-Term Radiographic Stability of Tibial Plateau Angle Following TPLO in Small-Breed Dogs: A Retrospective Study [PDF]
Cranial cruciate ligament disease (CCLD) is among the most common orthopedic conditions in dogs, and tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) is the current standard of care; however, long-term radiographic data on tibial plateau angle (TPA) stability ...
Dahyun Jeong, Joowon Ahn, Hwi-Yool Kim
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Morphometric assessment of the femoral trochlea, patella and patellar ligament in small breed dogs with and without grade II medial patellar luxation [PDF]
Background Medial patellar luxation is a common orthopedic condition in small breed dogs, though its etiology remains poorly understood. The aim of this study was to assess the morphometry of the femoral trochlea, patella and patellar ligament in small ...
Rudi Barthmann, Lars FH Theyse
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Prognosis of primary pulmonary adenocarcinoma after surgical resection in small‐breed dogs: 52 cases (2005‐2021) [PDF]
Background Tumor size is an important prognostic factor in lung cancer in dogs, and the canine lung carcinoma stage classification (CLCSC) recently has been proposed to subdivide tumor sizes.
Masanao Ichimata +9 more
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Influence of concurrent lower respiratory tract disease on point‐of‐care lung ultrasound in small‐breed dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease [PDF]
Background Small‐breed dogs commonly have concurrent myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) and lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD). Hypothesis Small‐breed dogs with preclinical MMVD and concurrent LRTD have more B‐lines on point‐of‐care lung ...
Man‐Cham Lam +3 more
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Multimodal Physiotherapy Following Patellar Stabilization Surgery in Five Small‐Breed Dogs: A Case Series [PDF]
Medial patellar luxation (MPL) is a common orthopaedic disorder in small‐breed dogs (Canis lupus familiaris) and frequently requires surgical stabilization to restore normal joint alignment. However, postoperative complications such as residual lameness,
Majid Rajabian +3 more
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Multimodal Analgesia Provides Superior Postoperative Pain Control Following Orthopedic Surgery in Small-Breed Dogs [PDF]
Effective pain control after orthopedic surgery is essential in veterinary practice, particularly in small-breed dogs with low physiological reserves.
Seung-Hyun Kim +2 more
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Impact of administering cardiac medication to small-breed dogs with preclinical myxomatous mitral valve disease on survival after congestive heart failure onset [PDF]
Myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) is the most common cardiovascular disease in small-breed dogs, and some affected dogs develop congestive heart failure (CHF).
Sin-Wook Park +5 more
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