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September 2023 newsletter Hello, Vetaheader! Our monthly newsletter is here. This time, we are all about rabbits! 🐰 First, we have a paper on the use of maropitant for analgesia in rabbits undergoing elective orchiectomy or ovariohysterechtomy, co-authored by Dr. Sadar and I! Maropitant is a neurokinin-1 (NK-1) receptor antagonist. Substance P, which binds the NK-1 receptor, modulates pain […]

August 2023 newsletter Hello, Vetaheader! Our monthly newsletter is here. Once again, we have papers on mammals, birds and reptiles! First, we have a paper on the comparison of post-surgical complication rates in two common approaches for elective altering in female rats (Rattus norvegicus): the flank approach (FA) and ventral midline approach (VMA). These  approaches are used for

July 2023 newsletter Hello, Vetaheader! Our monthly newsletter is here. Once again, we have papers on mammals, birds and reptiles! First, we have a paper on the comparison of portable blood glucose meter (PBGM) analyzer with a benchtop point-of-care (POC) chemistry analyzer for evaluating blood glucose in ferrets. Since hypoglycemia is common in ferrets due

June 2023 newsletter Hello, Vetaheader! Our monthly newsletter is here. This time, we have papers for mammals, birds and reptiles! First, we have a paper on the feasibility of ultrasonographic assessment of the tympanic bullae of conscious rabbits. Rabbits are prone to otitis media due to infectious agent spreading through auditory tube or extension of

May 2023 newsletter Hello, Vetaheader! Our monthly newsletter is here. First, we have a paper on the effectiveness of common disinfecting agents against isolates of Nannizziopsis guarroi. Nannizziopsis guarroi is a keratinophilic fungus, and an important cause of dermatomycosis in companion lizards. It was previously known as “yellow fungus disease”, but this terminology is outdated.

April 2023 newsletter Hello, Vetaheader! Our monthly newsletter is here. First, we have a paper on the effects of a single opioid (morphine, butorphanol, or tramadol) dose on GI motility in rabbits. Forty-four rabbits were used in the experiment, and were submitted to radiographic barium follow through and abdominal ultrasound exams before and after the opioids’

March 2023 newsletter Hello, Vetaheader! Our monthly newsletter is here. First, we have a paper describing a modified approach to neurologic examination of African pigmy hedgehogs (Atelerix albiventris). Neurologic disease is common in this species, but little information is available regarding diagnosis and treatment. Also, it is a challenge to evaluate their nervous system due

February 2023 newsletter Hello, Vetaheader! Our monthly newsletter is here, and is all about birds. 🦜 First, we have a study on the clinicopathologic findings of IV regional limb perfusion (RLP) of amikacin in chickens. Distal pelvic limb infections, in particular pododermatitis and septic arthritis, are common causes of morbidity and mortality in birds. These

January 2023 newsletter Hello, my dear Vetaheader! Happy 2023, and thank you for being with us for another year! Let’s get to this months’ papers, all about rabbits. 🐰 First, we have a study on the effects of intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) on the pneumoperitoneal volume, or the laparoscopic working space. If you are not familiar

December 2022 newsletter Hi there! I am back with news from the veterinary world, for our last newsletter of 2022. This time we have a thematic newsletter, all about avian analgesia! 🦜 First, we have a study on the analgesic efficacy of tramadol compared with meloxicam in ducks (Cairina moschata domestica). While meloxicam is an