Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
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Approximately 70 feeder pigs developed ataxia and other signs of neuromuscular dysfunction. The ration fed the pigs was found to be contaminated with Cassia occidentalis seeds. ⋯ In further experiments, feeder pigs fed diets containing 1%, 2%, or 4% ground cassia seeds also became intoxicated. Microscopically, diaphragmatic myopathy and pancreatic tissue necrosis were the principal pathologic findings.
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J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. · Dec 1985
Case ReportsElectrolyte abnormalities induced by hypertonic phosphate enemas in two cats.
Severe electrolyte disturbances developed after the administration of hypertonic phosphate enemas in 2 chronically obstipated cats. Hyperphosphatemia, hypernatremia, and hypocalcemia were detected in both cats. ⋯ Intravenous fluid and electrolyte therapy led to prompt, dramatic improvement in both cats. Although well tolerated by most healthy animals, hypertonic phosphate enemas should be avoided in small animals, especially those that are dehydrated, severely obstipated, or suffering from renal or colonic disease.
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J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. · Nov 1985
A surgical approach to treatment of suprascapular nerve injury in the horse.
Suprascapular nerve decompression has proven to be a useful treatment for refractory neuropraxia in horses. The surgical procedure used to effect that decompression is described. The surgery can be undertaken when conservative treatment has failed, but the sooner the surgery is done, the more likely the muscle mass is to be cosmetically satisfactory.
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J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. · Jul 1985
Comparative StudyClinical evaluation of dogs after surgical and nonsurgical management of osteochondritis dissecans of the talus.
Osteochondritis dissecans of the medial aspect of the talus was diagnosed in 17 joints in 11 dogs. In 10 of the 11 dogs, intermittent lameness had persisted after initial diagnosis and therapy. Radiographs made during the initial examination showed a widening of the medial tarsocrural joint space, with osteophyte formation involving the medial and caudal tarsocrural joint. ⋯ The degree of lameness, range of motion, and stability of the tarsocrural joint were graded for each limb. Radiographic determinants that were assessed included: width of the medial tarsocrural joint space, medial tarsocrural osteophyte formation, lateral tarsocrural osteophyte formation, caudal tarsocrural osteophyte formation, medial talus osteophyte formation, lateral talus osteophyte formation, intertarsal osteophyte formation, subchondral sclerosis of the distal end of the tibia, presence of joint bodies, and periarticular soft-tissue thickness. On the basis of clinical and radiographic evaluations, the surgical procedures described in this report did not modify progression of osteoarthritic changes.
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J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. · Jun 1985
Ventrolateral approach for repair of sacroiliac fracture-dislocation in the dog and cat.
A ventrolateral approach to the sacroiliac joint is described as an alternative to the dorsolateral approach for the repair of sacroiliac dislocations and sacral wing fractures. The technique described here usually is performed blindly with digital palpation; however, the approach may be extended craniodorsally, allowing direct visualization of the sacroiliac joint. This technique facilitates reduction and stable fixation, with good purchase of the implants in the sacrum, for the repair of sacroiliac fracture-dislocation. This method of repair was used on 20 patients, with good to excellent clinical results.