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Flow cytometry
Vetlexicon EquisFlow cytometry is a means of precisely identifying the immunophenotype of cells in liquid suspension by the use of antibody markers specific for surface or intracytoplasmic molecules expressed by those cells. The most common clinical application of flow cytometry is in the immunophenotyping of lymphoid or myeloid leukemias and occasionally of tissue lymphoma. Find out more with this new Vetlexicon Equis article.
Written and peer-reviewed by Michael Day and Nicola Menzies-Gow.
Ibuprofen toxicity
Vetlexicon CanisIbuprofen toxicity is a common presentation for dogs at the emergency vets. Refresh your knowledge on diagnosis and management of ibuprofen toxicity with this updated article from Vetlexicon Canis.
Written and peer-reviewed by Lisa Moore and Rosalind Dalefield.
Aneurysm
Vetlexicon Exotis (Reptiles)The cause of aneurysms in reptiles is unknown, but they usually arise from either the internal carotid artery or from the aorta. Check out this new article and images on Vetlexicon Exotis to find out more about this condition seen mostly in Bearded dragons.
Written and peer-reviewed by Agata Witkowska and Sarah Brown.
Sedation/anesthesia protocols: fear-aggressive/feral cats
Vetlexicon FelisIt may be difficult or even impossible to perform a clinical examination on a fear-aggressive or feral cat, so assessment of cardiovascular function can be problematic. This new article on Vetlexicon Felis covers how owners can reduce the stress associated with veterinary visits, along with tips for veterinary staff on how to aid administration of drugs and useful drug combinations.
Written and peer-reviewed by Jo Murrell and Alex Dugdale.
Fluorosis
Vetlexicon EquisFluorosis is caused by ingestion of fluorine via contaminated feed or water, exposure to environmental fluorine or born to a fluorotic dam. Symptoms include pain, multiple organ failure signs, collapse, seizures, sudden death, abnormal dental wear and lameness. Find out more with this new Vetlexicon Equis article.
Written and peer-reviewed by Vetstream Ltd, and Nicola Bates.
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BEVA primary care clinical guidelines
Diagnosis and management of equine pituitary pars intermedia dysfunctionPituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID) is a prevalent, age-related chronic disorder in equids. Diagnosis of PPID can be challenging because of its broad spectrum of clinical presentations and disparate published diagnostic criteria, and there are limited available treatment options.
Cholelithiasis in Cats
A recent study by Audrey Brunet and colleagues ( Prevalence and clinical relevance of cholelithiasis in cats: A multicenter retrospective study of 98 cases – PMC (nih.gov) ) confirmed that cholelithiasis (gall stone disease) is an uncommon occurrence in cats. The research team have provided some useful data regarding this uncommon condition.
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⭐ Madeleine L H Campbell
Hobgoblins Stud and Equine Reproduction Centre, UKMadeleine Campbell is an RCVS and European Recognised Specialist in Equine Reproduction. She is the sole partner at Hobgoblins Equine Reproduction Centre, and has active research interests in clinical equine reproduction, and in the ethics of using assisted reproductive technologies in animals.
Madeleine has worked on a collection of Equis article, most recently madigan foal squeeze method, and fertility management in stallions.
⭐ Joe Herbert
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, USAJoe was born in the UK, but grew up in Italy before returning to England to complete his undergraduate at Imperial College London. After graduation, Joe moved to Australia, where he completed his veterinary medicine degree, undertook a rotating internship in private practice, and worked as an ER vet during the Covid era.
Joe has recently worked on some Lapis content for us, supplying articles on first degree atrioventricular block, and ventricular septal defect.
⭐ Jo Murrell
Bristol Vet Specialists, UKJo Murrell has spent most of her career in academia, most recently at Bristol University from 2007-2018. While at Bristol she focused her time on pain research and clinical anaesthesia and has carried out many studies investigating pain mechanisms and clinical analgesic protocols in cats, dogs and horses.
Jo has worked on content across Canis, Felis, Lapis and Bovis, including Client Factsheets and Diagnostic Trees.
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Canis Update
April 2024New
A new article on heterobilharzia americana, plus a new diagnostic tree on uremia.
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Our gastrohepatology article on giardiasis has been updated by Polly Frowde.
Bovis Update
April 2024New
There is a new article on intussusception surgery, as well as a new diagnostic tree on down cow.
Exotis and Lapis Update
April 2024New
Articles on squamous cells in ferrets, corneal edema in reptiles, and euthanasia bags for guinea pigs. Plus an article on ventricular septal defects of the heart in rabbit.
Felis Update
April 2024New
A client factsheet on kitten proofing your home, and an article on sedation and anesthesia protocols with fear aggressive and feral cats.
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Our client factsheet on feline infectious peritonitis.
Equis Update
April 2024New
A dermatology article on burns.
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Soft tissue surgery article on ventriculocordectomy.
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