scholarly journals Physiotherapy in small animal medicine

2016 ◽  
Vol 85 (6) ◽  
pp. 323-334
Author(s):  
Y. Samoy ◽  
B. Van Ryssen ◽  
J. Saunders
Keyword(s):  
Veterinary Medicine ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Small Animal ◽  
Human Medicine ◽  
Treatment Techniques ◽  
Assessment And Treatment ◽  
Animal Medicine ◽  
Physiotherapeutic Assessment

The benefits of physiotherapy have been extensively demonstrated in human medicine. Although physiotherapy has been performed in veterinary medicine for already several decades, it is only very recently that scientific research on this subject is increasing. The purpose of this paper is to give an overview of the different veterinary physiotherapeutic assessment and treatment techniques and possibilities, and correlate them to the data in the veterinary literature.

scholarly journals Design and research on a software and hardware complex for monitoring the condition of a pet

2020 ◽  
pp. 81-92
Author(s):  
Daria Krivonogova ◽  
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Zoya Pedоnova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Veterinary Medicine ◽  
Small Animal ◽  
Diagnostic Value ◽  
Blood Oxygenation ◽  
Optical Methods ◽  
Modern Approach ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Current State ◽  
Animal Medicine ◽  
New Type

This article analyzes the current state and a potential use of pulseoximeters in veterinary medicine. Promising optical methods such as optical coherence tomography, pulseoximeter, and hyperspectral imaging have been clinically introduced into human medicine. But even though human and small animal medicine shares a personalized modern approach, biophotonics is still rarely used in veterinary medicine. Pulseoximeters are most often used when monitoring the condition of an animal during general anesthesia. Prospective optical devices for small animals, such as dogs and cats, should be reliable and resistant to damage (for example, due to bites or chewing), offering convenient and short measurements. The potential of using pulseoximeters for pet monitoring has yet to be explored. In this paper, we considered two methods of measurement, namely lumen oximetry and reflection oximetry. Based on the literature sources, we can conclude that the method of optical reflection oximetry has the same diagnostic value as the method of lumen oximetry and therefore can be used for veterinary pulseoximeters without losing the accuracy of pulse measurement and blood oxygenation. According to the results of the existing devices review, it was found that they mainly use the lumen oximetry method. This method is convenient for performing measurements in animals under anesthesia, but it is problematic for use on actively moving animals. The purpose of this work is to develop a new model of pulseoximeter for animals. A new type of the device based on an earlier unused method is proposed, and its advantages and disadvantages are described. Components for creation are proposed and a scheme based on these components is constructed.

Evaluation of Bacterial Contamination of Clipper Blades in Small Animal Private Practice

2016 ◽  
Vol 52 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rebecca Mount ◽  
Anthea E. Schick ◽  
Thomas P. Lewis ◽  
Heide M. Newton
Keyword(s):  
Veterinary Medicine ◽  
Nosocomial Infections ◽  
Private Practice ◽  
Bacterial Contamination ◽  
Small Animal ◽  
Pathogen Transmission ◽  
Human Medicine ◽  
Storage Location ◽  
And Storage

Nosocomial infections are a growing concern in veterinary hospitals, and identifying fomites is imperative to reducing the risk of pathogen transmission. In veterinary medicine, shaving of hair is necessary prior to many procedures. Contaminated clipper blades have been cited as potential fomites involved in the transmission of pathogens in veterinary and human medicine. The primary goal of this study was to evaluate bacterial contamination of clipper blades in veterinary practices. A secondary goal was to assess whether there was an association between bacterial contamination of clipper blades and clipper blade cleaning solutions, clipper blade cleaning protocols, clipper blade storage, and type of practice. Sixty clipper blades from 60 different practices were cultured. Information regarding blade cleaning solutions, protocols, and storage was collected from each practice. Fifty-one percent (31/60) of clipper blades sampled were contaminated with bacteria. Category of cleaning solutions had a significant association with bacterial contamination (P < 0.02). Cleaning frequency (P = 0.55), storage location (P = 0.26), and practice type (P = 0.06) had no significant association with bacterial contamination. This study documented bacterial contamination of clipper blades in veterinary practices, and clipper blades should be considered potential fomites.

Epilogue: the future of veterinary medicine

2018 ◽  
pp. 129-132
Author(s):  
James Yeates
Keyword(s):  
Veterinary Medicine ◽  
Human Activity ◽  
Scientific Research ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Growth Function ◽  
Human Medicine ◽  
Veterinary Science ◽  
Animal Science ◽  
Nutritional Science ◽  
The Future

A primary veterinary aim is to help ill and suffering non-human animals. But veterinary science is essential in protecting the health, growth, function, resilience, and well-being of all species, ecosystems, economies, societies, and the environment. It can repair damage done by diseases and human activity. It can tackle old and new diseases as they appear, and prevent some from happening at all. The ‘Epilogue’ concludes that the future for veterinary science is bright. Increasingly, veterinary science will inform and integrate with other areas of scientific research. As well as human medicine and ecology, it will combine with animal science, agronomics, nutritional science, business science, economics, sociology, anthropology, meteorology, and climatology.

scholarly journals Isoprostanes in Veterinary Medicine: Beyond a Biomarker

Antioxidants ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 145
Author(s):  
Ashley K. Putman ◽  
G. Andres Contreras ◽  
Lorraine M. Sordillo
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Lipid Peroxidation ◽  
Veterinary Medicine ◽  
Biological Fluids ◽  
Biological Action ◽  
Clinical Applications ◽  
Animal Medicine ◽  
Inflammatory Processes ◽  
Oxidized Products ◽  
Biomarkers Of Oxidative Stress

Oxidative stress has been associated with many pathologies, in both human and animal medicine. Damage to tissue components such as lipids is a defining feature of oxidative stress and can lead to the generation of many oxidized products, including isoprostanes (IsoP). First recognized in the early 1990s, IsoP are formed in numerous biological fluids and tissues, chemically stable, and easily measured by noninvasive means. Additionally, IsoP are highly specific indicators of lipid peroxidation and thereby are regarded as excellent biomarkers of oxidative stress. Although there have been many advancements in the detection and use of IsoP as a biomarker, there is still a paucity of knowledge regarding the biological activity of these molecules and their potential roles in pathology of oxidative stress. Furthermore, the use of IsoP has been limited in veterinary species thus far and represents an avenue of opportunity for clinical applications in veterinary practice. Examples of clinical applications of IsoP in veterinary medicine include use as a novel biomarker to guide treatment recommendations or as a target to mitigate inflammatory processes. This review will discuss the history, biosynthesis, measurement, use as a biomarker, and biological action of IsoP, particularly in the context of veterinary medicine.

FOALS ARE GETTING HELP

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1989 ◽  
Vol 84 (4) ◽  
pp. A96-A96
Author(s):  
J. F. L.
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Veterinary Medicine ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Birth Defects ◽  
Human Medicine ◽  
University Of Pennsylvania ◽  
Twin Brother ◽  
Pennsylvania Hospital ◽  
The University

KENNETT SQUARE, Pa.—Nearly as rare as the colt that grows up to be a racing champion is the birth of twin foals. Yet a tiny and brave filly and her weaker twin brother grow stronger every day here in an intensive care unit for newborn horses. Established in 1983 and directed . . . by Dr. Wendy E. Vaala, a . . . veterinarian, the University of Pennsylvania's intensive care unit for foals was built. . . . It is one of only seven such units in the country, and they have led to the development of a new specialty in veterinary medicine—equine neonatology. Recipes for formula fed to foals were borrowed from those used at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia. The intensive care unit uses ultrasound equipment, heart monitors and other devices commonly used in human neonatal medicine. Treatments for infections, poisoning, ulcers, birth defects, even difficult births were adopted from human medicine. . . . But there are no incubators. . . .The foals are too active.

Exploring Valued Personality Traits in Practicing Veterinarians

2021 ◽  
pp. e20210051
Author(s):  
Andrea J. Kunze ◽  
Christopher Seals
Keyword(s):  
Veterinary Medicine ◽  
Personality Traits ◽  
Big Five ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Small Animal ◽  
Emotional Stability ◽  
Big Five Personality ◽  
Pet Owners ◽  
Medicine Community

We examined differences in valued Big Five personality traits of small animal veterinarians between members and nonmembers of the veterinary medicine community. Between fall 2019 and spring 2020, data were collected from an online survey sent to eligible persons across a US midwestern state. Eligible persons included veterinary office clients (i.e., pet owners) and persons practicing/training in veterinary medicine. Participants completed demographic questions and 10 Likert scale items about which Big Five personality characteristics they prefer in a veterinarian. Descriptive data were determined and checked for assumptions of linearity and normality. Data for the primary analyses were analyzed using Spearman’s correlations and Kruskal–Wallis H tests. Participants who were members of the veterinary community of practice valued the characteristic openness more than clients but valued emotional stability less than clients. Moreover, tests revealed that young adults (aged 18–24) valued extraversion more than all other age groups but least valued agreeableness. Last, participants aged 55 and older valued agreeableness and emotional stability more than the 18–44 age groups. Findings indicate individuals from different membership and age groups have varying preferences in what personality traits they expect in a veterinarian. Clients care more about their veterinarian being able to handle adversity. Older adults want their veterinarian to be trusting and creative. These findings encourage veterinary medical education to spotlight the development of skills congruent with these desired personality traits. Gaining such skills will be useful for veterinarians who seek to grow or build lasting relationships with clientele and colleagues.

Leukotriene inhibition in small animal medicine

2008 ◽  
Vol 31 (5) ◽  
pp. 387-398 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. GOODMAN ◽  
T. B. COLES ◽  
S. BUDSBERG
Keyword(s):  
Small Animal ◽  
Animal Medicine
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