Home
Knowledge Base
Scientific Research
Health & Veterinary Research

Health & Veterinary Research

Thyroid

1 Article

Research on thyroid function and canine health. Related reference: practitioner report on thyroid disease and behavior.

Long-Term Stress Levels Are Synchronized in Dogs and Their Owners

Publication Ann-Sofie Sundman, Enya Van Poucke, Ann-Charlotte Svensson Holm, Åshild Faresjö, Elvar Theodorsson, Per Jensen and Lina S. V. Roth (2019). Long-Term Stress Levels Are Synchronized in Dogs and Their Owners. Scientific Reports 9: 7391. Original…

The Gut Microbiome Correlates with Conspecific Aggression in a Small Population of Rescued Dogs (Canis familiaris)

Publication Nicole S. Kirchoff, Monique A.R. Udell and Thomas J. Sharpton (2019). The Gut Microbiome Correlates with Conspecific Aggression in a Small Population of Rescued Dogs (Canis familiaris). PeerJ 7: e6103. Original source (DOI) · Download…

When the Nose Doesn’t Know: Canine Olfactory Function Associated with Health, Management, and Potential Links to Microbiota

Source Eileen K. Jenkins, Mallory T. DeChant, and Erin B. Perry (2018). When the Nose Doesn’t Know: Canine Olfactory Function Associated with Health, Management, and Potential Links to Microbiota. Frontiers in Veterinary Science. 5, 56. Review…

Frequency and Distribution of 152 Genetic Disease Variants in Over 100,000 Mixed Breed and Purebred Dogs

Source Jonas Donner and colleagues (2018). Frequency and Distribution of 152 Genetic Disease Variants in Over 100,000 Mixed Breed and Purebred Dogs. PLOS Genetics. 14(4), e1007361. Research article. Original publication · Read the source PDF. Authors’…

Noise Sensitivities in Dogs: An Exploration of Signs in Dogs with and without Musculoskeletal Pain Using Qualitative Content Analysis

Source Ana Luisa Lopes Fagundes, Lynn Hewison, Kevin J. McPeake, Helen Zulch, and Daniel Simon Mills (2018). Noise Sensitivities in Dogs: An Exploration of Signs in Dogs with and without Musculoskeletal Pain Using Qualitative Content Analysis.…

Glucosamine and Chondroitin Use in Canines for Osteoarthritis: A Review

Source Angel Bhathal, Meredith Spryszak, Christopher Louizos, and Grace Frankel (2017). Glucosamine and Chondroitin Use in Canines for Osteoarthritis: A Review. Open Veterinary Journal. 7(1), 36–49. Review article. Original publication · Read the source PDF. Authors’…

Intra-Articular Hyaluronic Acid Compared to Traditional Conservative Treatment in Dogs with Osteoarthritis Associated with Hip Dysplasia

Source Gabriel O. L. Carapeba, Poliana Cavaleti, Gabriel M. Nicácio, Rejane B. Brinholi, Rogério Giuffrida, and Renata N. Cassu (2016). Intra-Articular Hyaluronic Acid Compared to Traditional Conservative Treatment in Dogs with Osteoarthritis Associated with Hip Dysplasia.…

Evaluation of Community-Based Dog Welfare and Rabies Project in Sanur, a Sub-district of the Indonesian Island Province of Bali

Introduction Rabies has spread throughout Indonesia and is maintained in the domestic dog population in the majority of the 33 Indonesian provinces (1). The Indonesian island province of Bali was historically rabies-free until an incursion in…

Supportive Care for People With Disabilities as Working Partnerships With Their Assistance Dogs Are Ending: A Perspective From Veterinary Oncology

Introduction The importance of the special relationship between the veterinarian and a disabled handler-service dog team escalates when the dog's job becomes jeopardized due to illness, aging, or behavior challenges. The strong human-animal bond shared between…

A Canine Gait Analysis Protocol for Back Movement Assessment in German Shepherd Dogs

Surer, E.; Cereatti, A.; Evangelisti, M.A.; Paolini, G.; Della Croce, U.; Manunta, M.L. A Canine Gait Analysis Protocol for Back Movement Assessment in German Shepherd Dogs. Vet. Sci. 2020, 7, 26.AMA StyleSurer E, Cereatti A, Evangelisti…

Schirmer Tear Test Value and Corneal Lesions’ Incidence during General Anesthesia for Non-Ophthalmic Surgery in Non-Brachycephalic Dogs: A Pilot Study Comparing Three Different Lubricant Eye Drop Formulations

MDPI and ACS Style Di Palma, C.; Micieli, F.; Lamagna, B.; Nieddu, A.; Uccello, V.; Fatone, G.; Vesce, G. Schirmer Tear Test Value and Corneal Lesions’ Incidence during General Anesthesia for Non-Ophthalmic Surgery in Non-Brachycephalic Dogs:…

Sonographic Evaluation of Medial Iliac Lymph Nodes-to-Aorta Ratio in Dogs

Medial iliac lymph nodes drain many districts and are easy to identify during an ultrasound examination of the abdomen. Since there are no reference values for their size in healthy dogs, the aim of this work…

Rapid Resolution of Large Bowel Diarrhea after the Administration of a Combination of a High-Fiber Diet and a Probiotic Mixture in 30 Dogs

Canine fiber responsive diarrhea is a form of chronic colitis that improves clinically after adding fiber to the diet. In the present study, we investigated the effect of a combination of a high-fiber, highly digestible, hypoallergenic…

Transverse Right Ventricle Strain and Strain Rate Assessed by 2-Dimensional Speckle Tracking Echocardiography in Dogs with Pulmonary Hypertension

Right ventricular (RV) strain analysis using 2-dimensional speckle tracking echocardiography (2D STE) permits practitioners to assess regional and global deformation of the myocardium. Recently, assessment of the longitudinal right ventricle (RV) strain and strain rate using…

Comparative Morphological Effects of Cold-Blade, Electrosurgical, and Plasma Scalpels on Dog Skin

MDPI and ACS Style Lacitignola, L.; Desantis, S.; Izzo, G.; Staffieri, F.; Rossi, R.; Resta, L.; Crovace, A. Comparative Morphological Effects of Cold-Blade, Electrosurgical, and Plasma Scalpels on Dog Skin. Vet. Sci. 2020, 7, 8. AMA…

Role of Tibial Tuberosity Fracture/Fissure through the Maquet Hole in Stifle Osteoarthritis after Porous Tibial Tuberosity Advancement in Dogs at Mid-Term Follow-Up

MDPI and ACS Style Crovace, A.M.; Staffieri, F.; Monopoli, D.; Artiles, A.; Fracassi, L.; Crovace, A.; Lacitignola, L. Role of Tibial Tuberosity Fracture/Fissure through the Maquet Hole in Stifle Osteoarthritis after Porous Tibial Tuberosity Advancement in…

Case Reports for Topical Treatment of Corneal Ulcers with a New Matrix Therapy Agent or RGTA® in Dogs

Superficial corneal ulcers that fail to heal within a normal time period and are refractory to conventional therapy in dogs are common in veterinary practice. Different etiologies can lead to this result, including spontaneous chronic corneal…

Connexin 26 and Connexin 43 in Canine Mammary Carcinoma

Incidence of canine mammary carcinoma is two times higher than the rate of human breast cancer. Mammary tumors are the most common type of cancer in intact female dogs and account for about half of all…

Treatment of Harvest Mite Infestation in Dogs Using a Permethrin 54.5% and Fipronil 6.1% (Effitix®) Topical Spot-On Formulation

Background—The study aims to assess the efficacy of a permethrin 54.5%-fipronil 6.1%-based spot-on solution in dogs naturally infested with Neotrombicula in an open-label controlled study. Methods—Ten naturally infested dogs received one drop per affected site on…

Development of Dog Immune System: From in Uterus to Elderly

Immune system recognize and fight back foreign microorganisms and inner modifications that lead to deficient cell and tissue functions. During a dog’s life, the immune system needs to adapt to different physiological conditions, assuring surveillance and…

Canine desexing attitudes and practices of Australian veterinarians: A cross-sectional survey

Original open-access study by Impey and colleagues, reporting Australian veterinarians’ canine desexing recommendations and surgical practices. Includes the complete unmodified paper.

The 2020 Five Domains Model: Including Human–Animal Interactions in Assessments of Animal Welfare

Original research review: The 2020 Five Domains Model: Including Human–Animal Interactions in Assessments of Animal Welfare Authors: David J. Mellor, Ngaio J. Beausoleil, Katherine E. Littlewood, Andrew N. McLean, Paul D. McGreevy, Bidda Jones and Cristina…