Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
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J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. · Jan 2010
Evaluation of the diagnostic value of an implantable loop recorder in dogs with unexplained syncope.
To evaluate the diagnostic value of an implantable loop recorder (ILR) in dogs with unexplained syncope. ⋯ Data gained after manual activation of an ILR provided valuable diagnostic and prognostic information in almost all dogs with unexplained syncopal episodes by confirming or disproving an association between syncope and arrhythmias. However, detection of disturbances in cardiac rhythm after automatic activation did not appear to improve the diagnostic value for an ILR implanted in dogs.
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J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. · Jan 2010
Evaluation of calorie density and feeding directions for commercially available diets designed for weight loss in dogs and cats.
To determine range of calorie density and feeding directions for commercially available diets designed for weight management in dogs and cats. ⋯ Wide variation existed in recommended calorie intake, kilocalories, and cost for diets marketed for weight loss in pets. This variability could contribute to challenges of achieving successful weight loss in pets.
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J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. · Dec 2009
Comparative StudyComparison of a human portable blood glucose meter, veterinary portable blood glucose meter, and automated chemistry analyzer for measurement of blood glucose concentrations in dogs.
To compare blood glucose concentrations measured with 2 portable blood glucose meters (PBGMs) validated for use in dogs (PBGM-D) and humans (PBGM-H) and an automated chemistry analyzer. ⋯ Neither PBGM had exact agreement with the automated analyzer; however, the disagreement detected did not have serious clinical consequences. Our findings stressed the importance of using the same device for monitoring trends in dogs and using instrument-specific reference ranges.
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J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. · Dec 2009
Agreement between values for arterial and end-tidal partial pressures of carbon dioxide in spontaneously breathing, critically ill dogs.
To determine agreement between arterial partial pressures of carbon dioxide (PaCO(2)) and end-tidal partial pressures of carbon dioxide (PETCO(2)) measured with a nasal catheter in spontaneously breathing, critically ill dogs. ⋯ Results suggested that nasal capnography is a clinically relevant method of estimating PaCO(2) in spontaneously breathing, critically ill dogs, but that values should be interpreted with caution in dogs receiving supplemental oxygen and in dogs with conditions affecting the respiratory system.