The Abstract Podcast: Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia

Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia: October 25th 2026 (abstracts published between 18th October and 24th October 2026)

Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature.

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:00:52) Wallace and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Intravenous regional limb perfusion techniques in the anesthetized foal.", 1, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.07.0549

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• (00:01:58) Chang and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Sugammadex at 2 mg/kg provides rapid and sustained reversal of moderate rocuronium-induced neuromuscular blockade in isoflurane-anesthetized dogs.", 1-10, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.07.0288

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• (00:03:14) Arboit and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Target-controlled infusion of propofol induces rapid hypertriglyceridemia in healthy cats.", 1-7, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.05.0217

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Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia: October 18th 2026 (abstracts published between 11th October and 17th October 2026)

Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature.

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:00:52) Rouse and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Medetomidine-vatinoxan is associated with a higher proportion of hypotension than dexmedetomidine in anesthetized dogs: a retrospective, matched-cohort study.", 1-9, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.08.0372

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• (00:02:15) Impey and colleagues, Australian veterinary journal, "Canine desexing attitudes and practices of Australian veterinarians: A cross-sectional survey.", https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.70146

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• (00:03:22) Ribeiro and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Comparison of peribulbar anesthesia with neosaxitoxin or bupivacaine in dogs undergoing reconstructive keratoplasty.", Vol 320, pp. 106934, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106934

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• (00:04:42) Ruel and colleagues, The Veterinary record, "Sensory profile of cats with potential pain-related diabetic neuropathy.", Vol 199, pp. e381-e384, https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.70227

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• (00:05:42) Dupleix and colleagues, PloS one, "Evaluation of a novel body temperature sensor (CORE) in dogs under general anesthesia following premedication with dexmedetomidine or acepromazine: A pilot study.", Vol 21, pp. e0360808, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0360808

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• (00:07:05) Tanaka and colleagues, The Journal of veterinary medical science, "The effects of low-dose medetomidine and butorphanol premedication on anesthetic induction and recovery for intramuscular alfaxalone anesthesia in cats.", https://doi.org/10.1292/jvms.26-0321

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Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia: October 11th 2026 (abstracts published between 4th October and 10th October 2026)

Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature.

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:00:53) Campoy and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "A generalized additive model using kinematic and demographic data provides an accurate and objective anesthesia recovery score in horses.", 1-8, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.07.0291

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• (00:02:42) Honkavaara and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Procedural sedation with subcutaneously administered medetomidine-vatinoxan-butorphanol in dogs - A randomized, controlled, clinical dose-finding study.", Vol 320, pp. 106921, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106921

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• (00:04:40) Järvinen and colleagues, Acta veterinaria Scandinavica, "When good intentions go wrong: medication errors associated with adverse events in veterinary practice.", 68, https://doi.org/10.1186/s13028-026-00885-2

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• (00:06:13) Obara and colleagues, Experimental animals, "Applying pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic concepts from human clinical anesthesia to laboratory animal anesthesia.", https://doi.org/10.1538/expanim.26-0117

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• (00:07:51) Trisolini and colleagues, Inflammopharmacology, "Enhancing meloxicam efficacy in acute and chronic inflammatory pain: a novel dose-sparing approach using ultramicronized palmitoylethanolamide.", https://doi.org/10.1007/s10787-026-02380-6

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• (00:09:40) Lawrence and colleagues, Journal of animal science, "Differential gene expression in Glisson's capsule associated with liver abscesses in feedlot cattle.", https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skag320

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• (00:11:16) Bozynski and colleagues, The journal of knee surgery, "A Uniquely Formulated Hyperosmolar Irrigation Solution is Associated with Beneficial Effects for Recovery After Arthroscopic Knee and Shoulder Surgeries: A Preclinical Canine Model.", https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2976-6929

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• (00:12:59) Zăvoi and colleagues, Veterinary research communications, "Management of volumetric muscle loss in a dog using bioactive glass-alginate-cellulose composite and a transpositional flap: a case report.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11557-x

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Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia: October 4th 2026 (abstracts published between 27th September and 3rd October 2026)

Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature.

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:02:22) Vake and colleagues, Journal of veterinary pharmacology and therapeutics, "Pharmacokinetics of Buccally Administered Cannabidiol and Oral Carprofen During Single- and Repeated-Dose Administration in Dogs.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jvp.70114

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• (00:03:37) Stewart and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Serum amyloid A alone or in combination with white blood cell count and fibrinogen is associated with inflammatory disease status in horses undergoing elective anesthesia.", 1-7, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.05.0426

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• (00:04:43) Severac and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Most cats with a spinal fracture or luxation recover locomotion within 8 weeks of surgery.", 1-8, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.05.0331

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• (00:05:58) Westbrook and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Nasotracheal oxygen supplementation facilitates anesthetic recovery in high-risk brachycephalic dogs.", Vol 264, pp. 1361-1368, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.02.0104

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• (00:07:15) Gölgeli Bedir and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Subcutaneous medetomidine at the governing vessel 20 acupuncture point provides faster early sedation than intramuscular administration without altering intraocular pressure in cats.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.05.0233

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• (00:08:24) Bergstein and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Epidural analgesia reduces or eliminates neuropathic pain refractory to oral medications in dogs and cats for weeks to months.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.05.0237

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• (00:09:35) Crosby and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "A survey of perianesthetic management of brachycephalic dogs identifies wide variation across United States veterinary practices despite well-documented risks.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.05.0196

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• (00:10:42) Uçkan and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Potential Genotoxic, Apoptotic, Inflammatory and Biochemical Effects of Long-Term Propofol Anaesthesia in Rabbit Tissues.", 106912, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106912

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• (00:12:00) Becskei and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Efficacy and Safety of Relfovetmab Administered Every Three Months for the Treatment of Pain Associated with Osteoarthritis in Client-Owned Cats.", 106909, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106909

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• (00:12:53) Todd and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Propofol total intravenous anaesthesia carbon footprint compared to inhalational anaesthesia in small animals undergoing lung lobectomy.", 106913, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106913

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• (00:14:06) Okur and colleagues, The Veterinary record, "Assessing the performance of large language models when used to determine ASA status of cats and dogs and generate anaesthetic protocols.", Vol 199, pp. e304-e311, https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.70741

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• (00:15:09) Bessière and colleagues, The Veterinary record, "Impact of general anaesthesia on immune response to first rabies vaccination in seronegative domestic cats.", Vol 199, pp. e331-e336, https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.70223

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• (00:16:13) Attwood and colleagues, The Veterinary record, "An observational study investigating the efficacy of heated general anaesthetic circuits during feline flank ovariohysterectomies.", https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.71217

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• (00:17:32) Florence and colleagues, The Veterinary record, "Randomised, blinded clinical trial comparing dogs' sedation scores following methadone-medetomidine injection at Governing Vessel 20, the epaxial lumbar muscles or the quadriceps muscles.", https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.71213

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Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia: September 27th 2026 (abstracts published between 20th September and 26th September 2026)

Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature.

### Papers Discussed Today:

• Stastny and colleagues, Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001), "Retrospective Evaluation of the Association Between Mechanical Power and Outcome in Mechanically Ventilated Dogs from a Multicenter Database (2019-2025): 76 Cases.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.70159

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• (00:02:19) Mestrinho and colleagues, Journal of veterinary medical education, "Tuning In: Student-Produced Podcasts in Veterinary Anesthesia Learning Experience.", e20260018, https://doi.org/10.3138/jvme-2026-0018

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• (00:03:45) Impellizeri and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Gene electrotransfer for DNA immunotherapy in veterinary oncology: Technical Tutorial Video.", 1, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.05.0428

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• (00:04:55) Sakata and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Feasibility of the ForeSight tissue oximetry system for estimating cerebral and renal tissue oxygen saturation in anesthetized dogs during hyperoxia, normoxia, and hypoxia.", 1-9, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.07.0305

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• (00:06:12) Musteata and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Quantitative electroencephalographic comparison of intranasal midazolam, intranasal saline, and intrarectal diazepam in healthy dogs: A two-session, fixed-order pilot study.", Vol 320, pp. 106894, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106894

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• (00:07:34) Cavalcanti-McKenzie and colleagues, Veterinary sciences, "Intraoperative Analgesic Requirements in Dogs Receiving Retromammillary or Erector Spinae Plane Blocks for Thoracolumbar or Lumbar Hemilaminectomy: A Single-Center Retrospective Cohort Study.", 13, https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci13090995

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• (00:08:57) Sarra Ferrer and colleagues, Journal of feline medicine and surgery, "EXPRESS: EFFECTS OF INTRAMUSCULAR AND INTRANASAL ADMINISTRATION OF MEDETOMIDINE ON SEDATION AND SOME CARDIOPULMONARY VARIABLES IN HEALTHY CATS.", 1098612X261493783, https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X261493783

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• (00:10:05) Ishikawa and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "Effects of constant rate infusion of a fixed-dose combination of medetomidine and vatinoxan on sedation, cardiorespiratory variables, and gastrointestinal activity in standing Thoroughbred horses.", 106145, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.106145

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• (00:11:33) Charehjoo and colleagues, Veterinary medicine international, "The Impact of Etomidate on Tear Secretion and Oxidative Stress Markers in Domestic Male Cats: A Clinical Study.", Vol 2026, pp. 6892538, https://doi.org/10.1155/vmi/6892538

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• (00:12:48) Pang, Veterinary evidence, "Hypertonic saline versus Lactated Ringer's Solution for neurological recovery in cats with traumatic brain injury.", 11, https://doi.org/10.18849/ve.v11i3.743

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Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia: September 20th 2026 (abstracts published between 13th September and 19th September 2026)

Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature.

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:00:55) Castro and colleagues, Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia, "Evaluation of methylene blue and tissue marker for assessing sciatic nerve staining one hour after ultrasound-guided injection in rat cadavers.", Vol 53, pp. 101354, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaa.2026.101354

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• (00:02:28) Starr and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Warmed intravenous fluid administration attenuated a reduction in body temperature in anaesthetised horses.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70334

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• (00:04:06) Burke and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Use of a caudal intercostal block in horses undergoing surgery for colic.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70327

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• (00:05:31) Gardiner and colleagues, Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001), "Management of Severe Bromethalin Toxicosis in a Dog, Including the Use of Prolonged Hemodiafiltration Therapy.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.70165

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• (00:06:49) Mealey and colleagues, Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001), "Management of Eprinomectin Neurotoxicosis in Cats.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.70164

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• (00:08:01) Sakai and colleagues, Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001), "Difference in Collection Times, Blood Gas Variables, and Atelectasis Between Two Arterial Sampling Methods in Dogs.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.70171

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• (00:09:29) Guiñón and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Simplified ultrasound-guided technique improves accuracy of median nerve perineural injection compared to "blind" techniques in equine ex vivo specimens.", 1-9, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.07.0307

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• (00:10:53) Hepworth-Warren and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Significant changes occur in the ultrasonographic appearance of the lungs in horses following exploratory celiotomy.", 106892, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106892

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• (00:12:15) Sannö and colleagues, The Veterinary record, "Effect of butorphanol in combination with xylazine during castration of calves: A randomised trial under field conditions.", Vol 199, pp. e298-e303, https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.6017

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• (00:13:49) Morelli and colleagues, The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice, "Disorders of Phosphorus in Critical Illness.", https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2026.07.010

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• (00:15:01) Saunders and colleagues, Experimental eye research, "Direct exposure to tricaine methanesulfonate (MS-222) alters zebrafish visual response properties.", 111235, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.exer.2026.111235

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• (00:16:19) de Almeida and colleagues, Journal of fish biology, "Rosmarinus officinalis essential oil components promote anaesthesia in Colossoma macropomum (Cuvier, 1818) through behavioural and cardiorespiratory modulation.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jfb.70648

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Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia: September 13th 2026 (abstracts published between 6th September and 12th September 2026)

Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature.

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:00:53) Melih and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Comparison of the effects of different durations of propofol infusion on physical and biochemical values for long-term deep sedation in rabbits.", 106874, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106874

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• (00:06:37) Kong and colleagues, Drug testing and analysis, "Doping Control Analysis of Methoxyflurane in Equine Plasma by Headspace Gas Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry.", https://doi.org/10.1002/dta.70145

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• (00:05:18) da Luz Froz and colleagues, Fish physiology and biochemistry, "Behavioral and electrophysiological evaluation of the anesthetic therapeutic window of thyme essential oil in tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum).", 52, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10695-026-01783-0

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• (00:03:55) Singh and colleagues, Journal of dairy science, "A randomized field study comparing 2 cautery disbudding techniques on wound healing in dairy calves.", https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2026-28823

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• (00:02:22) Claudino and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "Anesthetic Recovery Following a Midazolam-Containing Co-Induction Protocol in Horses Undergoing Total Intravenous Anesthesia.", 106144, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.106144

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• (00:07:50) Freisleben and colleagues, Veterinary research communications, "Modified scalp block and total intravenous anesthesia for frontal craniotomy in a dog with a meningioma: a technical case report.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11502-y

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Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia: September 6th 2026 (abstracts published between 30th August and 5th September 2026)

Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature.

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:03:47) Luedke and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Mitigating and addressing complications in equine laparoscopy.", Vol 264, pp. 1-9, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.01.0057

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• (00:05:03) Park and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Laparoscopic-induced pneumoperitoneum does not impair oxygenation in large-breed dogs but worsens hypercapnia, which is improved by low positive end-expiratory pressure ventilation.", Vol 264, pp. 1-10, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.12.0797

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• (00:06:28) Splittstoesser and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Lorazepam reduces recurrence of urethral obstruction in male cats: a prospective, randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study.", Vol 264, pp. 1143-1151, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.01.0045

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• (00:07:53) Fenton and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Gastrointestinal complications occur in dogs with intervertebral disk herniation undergoing ventral slot decompression but are mostly self-limiting.", Vol 264, pp. 1-9, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.01.0021

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• (00:09:25) Durocher and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Immediate surgical intervention for small animal pyometra shows no definitive advantage.", Vol 264, pp. 1190-1194, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.12.0854

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• (00:11:05) Andrews and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Metatarsal pad iohexol administration in cats undergoing computed tomography lymphangiography yields superior thoracic duct enhancement versus perirectal administration.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.03.0105

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• (00:12:21) Granacka and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Continuous Bluetooth pulse oximetry monitoring in conscious and anesthetized horses: a pilot study.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.04.0147

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• (00:13:58) Brown and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Single-dose intravenous α2-agonists do not acutely alter anti-inflammatory bioactive protein profiles but reduce interleukin-8 in equine autologous protein solution and platelet-rich plasma.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.02.0055

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• (00:15:30) Theiss and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Cervical spinal cord compression may affect anesthetic recovery quality and seizure incidence in horses after myelography.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.02.0072

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• (00:16:57) Wen and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Volume kinetics of intravenous crystalloid and colloid solutions in healthy, isoflurane-anesthetized rabbits.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.02.0073

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• (00:18:22) Chew and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Short-term effect of sedation on kidney function markers in cats with chronic kidney disease.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.03.0088

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• (00:27:02) Kurniawan and colleagues, Australian veterinary journal, "Airway leakage due to intratracheal malpositioning of an oesophageal temperature probe in an anaesthetised dog.", https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.70140

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• (00:02:25) Moura and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Effects of two different fluid rates on tissue oxygenation and haemodynamic stability in anaesthetised horses.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70313

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• (00:19:48) Niemiec and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "World Small Animal Veterinary Association global dental guidelines.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70057

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• (00:21:21) Gölgeli Bedir and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Time-dependent laryngeal desensitisation following topical lidocaine and prilocaine application in cats: a randomised controlled study.", Vol 67, pp. 836-842, https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70179

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• (00:22:52) Jones and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Experience with video-assisted thoracoscopic placement of pectus excavatum splints in kittens: six cases.", Vol 67, pp. 830-835, https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70142

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• (00:24:17) Bergeron and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Haemorrhagic myelopathy causing acute post-operative paralysis in a rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) with a congenital lordosis.", Vol 67, pp. 847-853, https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70139

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• (00:25:28) Ryan, The Veterinary record, "Understanding volatile capture devices and their role in improving the sustainability of veterinary anaesthesia.", Vol 199, pp. 214-216, https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.71139

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• (00:25:28) Hillen and colleagues, The Veterinary record, "Capture of isoflurane from anaesthetised dogs and cats following methadone, medetomidine and ketamine administration.", Vol 199, pp. e216-e221, https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.70212

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• (00:00:53) Spillane and colleagues, Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001), "Serum Baclofen Concentrations in Four Dogs With Baclofen Toxicosis Treated With In-Series Carbon Hemoperfusion and Hemodialysis.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.70160

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Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia: August 30th 2026 (abstracts published between 23rd August and 29th August 2026)

Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature.

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:04:01) Mandelbaum and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Different fresh gas flows produce similar rebreathing and regional ventilation during helmet continuous positive airway pressure in sedated Beagles.", 1-6, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.05.0218

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• (00:02:17) Redondo and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Intraoperative monitoring and anaesthetic complications in horses: A secondary analysis of the CEPEF4 multicentre cohort.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70317

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• (00:05:32) Törnqvist and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "A low dose of dexmedetomidine reduces behavioral activity and visual attention to aggressive faces in dogs.", Vol 320, pp. 106840, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106840

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• (00:07:07) Lutvikadic and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "Intraoperative Mechanical Power and Post-Anesthetic Respiratory Outcomes in Horses: A Retrospective Cohort Study.", 106135, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.106135

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• (00:08:43) Canosa and colleagues, Journal of feline medicine and surgery, "EXPRESS: Effect of oral gabapentin administered in-hospital on behavioral stress, compliance, and physiologic stress markers: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.", 1098612X261484767, https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X261484767

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• (00:10:15) Dyer and colleagues, Parasites & vectors, "Low observed perioperative complication rates associated with surgical sterilization of 1,011 heartworm-infected dogs using standard, unmodified anesthesia and surgical protocols.", 19, https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-026-07514-x

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• (00:00:48) Marvel and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "The effect of one-lung ventilation on sentinel lymph node mapping in dog lungs.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70145

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Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

To suggest improvements or report problems please write to [email protected]

Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia: August 23rd 2026 (abstracts published between 16th August and 22nd August 2026)

Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature.

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:00:59) Boesch and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Epidural 0.125% ropivacaine is safe but insufficient for induced tibiotarsal joint pain.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70298

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• (00:08:46) De Campos and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Comparative efficacy of five calcium and phosphorus treatment protocols in puerperal hypocalcemia and relapse prevention.", Vol 319, pp. 106832, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106832

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• (00:02:46) Frau and colleagues, Biology of reproduction, "Maternal undernutrition in the first eighty days of gestation negatively programs ovarian development in dairy calves†.", Vol 115, pp. 332-347, https://doi.org/10.1093/biolre/ioae158

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• (00:20:07) Abu-Seida and colleagues, BMC veterinary research, "Guttural pouch tympany or empyema in 38 ٍStraight Egyptian Arabian foals: clinical presentation, diagnostic features and outcome.", 22, https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-026-05810-3

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• (00:05:48) Alba and colleagues, Cryobiology, "Daily variations in AQP3 relocation and sperm cryoresistance in wild and domestic goats.", Vol 124, pp. 105694, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cryobiol.2026.105694

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• (00:10:26) Schep and colleagues, Journal of dairy science, "Evaluation of 4 carbon dioxide mass balance models for estimating the ventilation rate of naturally ventilated dairy barns.", https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2026-28782

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• (00:11:26) Wei and colleagues, Journal of dairy science, "Combined chitosan and baicalein promote mammary involution during early dry period in dairy cows.", https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2026-28746

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• (00:12:53) Frizzarin and colleagues, Journal of dairy science, "Biological validation of milk mid-infrared-predicted dry matter intake, nitrogen use efficiency, and methane production across lactation in individual dairy cows.", https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2026-29014

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• (00:07:14) Salas-Briceno and colleagues, Journal of veterinary diagnostic investigation : official publication of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, Inc, "Whole-genome analysis of bovine alphaherpesvirus 1 associated with abortion in a vaccinated U.S. cattle herd.", 10406387261476289, https://doi.org/10.1177/10406387261476289

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• (00:14:15) Mezhenskaia and colleagues, Journal of virology, "Isolation and characterization of a clade 2.3.4.4b genotype D1.1 H5N1 virus from dairy cattle in Wisconsin.", Vol 100, pp. e0076126, https://doi.org/10.1128/jvi.00761-26

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• (00:15:58) Maerz and colleagues, Parasites & vectors, "Adulticide treatment with melarsomine: outcome in 283 heartworm-positive dogs in Germany.", 19, https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-026-07404-2

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• (00:17:12) McCall and colleagues, Parasites & vectors, "Blocking Dirofilaria immitis transmission by treatment of heartworm microfilaremic dogs with doxycycline.", 19, https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-026-07383-4

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• (00:18:47) Salob and colleagues, Parasites & vectors, "Retrospective review of clinical and anesthetic findings in 164 heartworm-positive dogs undergoing spay-neuter surgery.", 19, https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-026-07266-8

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• (00:04:16) Palacios and colleagues, Reproduction, fertility, and development, "Chilled and freeze-dried preservation of saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) spermatozoa.", 38, https://doi.org/10.1071/RD26093

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• (00:21:31) Naczenski and colleagues, Tierarztliche Praxis. Ausgabe K, Kleintiere/Heimtiere, "[Establishment and validation of an LC-MS/MS-based determination method for 17-hydroxyprogesterone in canine serum].", https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2854-7332

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• (00:23:01) da Silva and colleagues, Toxicon : official journal of the International Society on Toxinology, "Naturally occurring Centratherum punctatum Cass. (Asteraceae) poisoning in sheep in northeastern Brazil.", 109278, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.toxicon.2026.109278

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