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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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 16th 2026 (abstracts published between 9th August and 15th August 2026)

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

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:06:08) Forsyth and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Medetomidine-vatinoxan (Zenalpha) results in reduction of systolic function, blood pressure, and heart rate with prolongation of electrocardiographic intervals in healthy dogs.", 1-6, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.03.0210

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• (00:10:05) Butterfield and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Single-site ventral distal paravertebral block is an effective method of anesthetizing the bovine paralumbar fossa.", 1-7, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.04.0317

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• (00:07:31) Mallet and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "A randomized controlled trial of intravenous magnesium sulfate shows no analgesic or anti-inflammatory benefit in dogs undergoing thoracolumbar disk herniation surgery.", 1-10, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.05.0198

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• (00:08:44) Salichs and colleagues, The Veterinary record, "Single-dose enflicoxib versus a 7-day course of firocoxib for postoperative pain control in dogs undergoing orthopaedic surgery: A multicentre, randomised, masked, non-inferiority study.", https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.71024

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• (00:04:51) Lemaitre and colleagues, Journal of feline medicine and surgery, "EXPRESS: Development of an ultrasound-guided pericapsular knee desensitization technique in cats: an anatomical cadaveric study.", 1098612X261478799, https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X261478799

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• (00:11:22) McAdie and colleagues, Journal of wildlife diseases, "Causes of Mortality in Captive, Captive-Release, and Wild Vancouver Island Marmots (Marmota vancouverensis).", https://doi.org/10.7589/JWD-D-26-00045

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• (00:02:17) MacEwan and colleagues, Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T, "Trochlear Ridge Prosthetic Replacement Surgery in 20 Dogs with Medial Patellar Luxation: Clinical and Radiographic Findings.", https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2933-1230

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• (00:03:34) Doeven and colleagues, Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T, "The Utility of Routine Radiographic Follow-Up for Dogs with Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease Undergoing Uncomplicated Cranial Closing Wedge Ostectomy.", https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2924-7022

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• (00:01:05) Yamaguchi and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "Long-term outcome after resection and reconstruction using vaginourethroplasty for distal urethral leiomyosarcoma in a female dog.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70149

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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 9th 2026 (abstracts published between 2nd August and 8th August 2026)

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

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:05:34) Sugimoto and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Isorhythmic atrioventricular dissociation detected during anesthesia in a geriatric cat.", 1-3, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.05.0378

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• (00:06:54) Cooney and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "High-dose oral pentobarbital can produce anesthesia in aggressive dogs prior to euthanasia.", 1-6, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.04.0266

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• (00:08:37) Harris and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Needle bevel orientation does not affect the cranial spread of injectate in a lumbosacral epidural in canine cadavers.", 1-8, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.03.0124

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• (00:02:19) Maneephan and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "Comparison of xylazine-ketamine-guaifenesin and xylazine-tiletamine-zolazepam protocols for constant rate infusion anesthesia in horses undergoing field castration.", Vol 166, pp. 106109, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.106109

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• (00:03:55) Schmitz and colleagues, Journal of feline medicine and surgery, "EXPRESS: Evaluation of the clinical course of immune-mediated polyneuropathy in cats following treatment with human intravenous immunoglobulins.", 1098612X261478277, https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X261478277

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• (00:13:18) Tamura and colleagues, PloS one, "Comparison of clip and needle electrodes for multifrequency bioimpedance analysis in anesthetized dogs.", Vol 21, pp. e0355338, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0355338

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• (00:11:41) Regalin and colleagues, Topics in companion animal medicine, "Effect of 24-hour sedation during mechanical ventilation on hematological, biochemical, and coagulation parameters in bitches: a randomized clinical study.", 101092, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tcam.2026.101092

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• (00:10:07) Martin-Flores and colleagues, Topics in companion animal medicine, "Simply adding positive end-expiratory pressure has limited effects on oxygenation in obese dogs.", 101090, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tcam.2026.101090

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• (00:14:43) Raut and colleagues, Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, "Russell's viper envenomation in a 9-month pregnant mare saved with high-dose antivenom: a first-in-world case report.", https://doi.org/10.1093/trstmh/trag076

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• (00:00:58) Smith and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "Influence of intra-articular injectate volume on joint surface coverage and leakage following canine elbow arthroscopy: A cadaveric study.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70141

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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 2nd 2026 (abstracts published between 26th July and 1st August 2026)

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

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:00:52) Pekkola and colleagues, Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia, "Sedative and cardiopulmonary effects of medetomidine and butorphanol, with or without vatinoxan, in puppies - randomised, blinded clinical trial.", Vol 53, pp. 101283, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaa.2026.101283

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• (00:08:17) Quinn and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Two Doppler blood pressure devices and 2 oscillometric blood pressure devices failed American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine validation in conscious dogs.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.03.0108

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• (00:09:50) Gonzalez-Jassi and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Pharmacokinetics of extended-release lipid buprenorphine in Hispaniolan Amazon parrots (Amazona ventralis) and its effects on body temperature.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.01.0024

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• (00:11:17) Uzuka and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Medetomidine, midazolam, and butorphanol anesthesia with preoxygenation enables magnetic resonance imaging and cerebrospinal fluid examination in rabbits.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.25.10.0374

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• (00:12:52) Doden and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Use of a heated anesthetic circuit decreases heat loss compared to a nonwarmed circuit in anesthetized New Zealand white rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus).", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.02.0062

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• (00:14:23) Namgoong and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "High-flow nasal oxygen therapy reduces work of breathing without altering systemic oxygen delivery or consumption in healthy, anesthetized, spontaneously breathing dogs.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.02.0064

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• (00:16:01) Larriva and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Perineural dexamethasone does not prolong bupivacaine sensory blockade in equine palmar digital nerve blocks: a randomized crossover trial.", 1-6, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.05.0207

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• (00:17:30) Scheunemann and colleagues, The Veterinary record, "Oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs do not delay corneal healing in dogs with spontaneous chronic corneal epithelial defects: A retrospective cohort of 186 ulcers.", https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.71023

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• (00:18:59) Cabellos Clemente and colleagues, Research in veterinary science, "Peri-operative opioid analgesic requirements in dogs undergoing hemilaminectomy with ketamine infusion with or without the use of an erector spinae plane block (ESPB).", Vol 207, pp. 106220, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rvsc.2026.106220

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• (00:20:35) Giancola and colleagues, Journal of equine veterinary science, "The immediate effect of whole-body vibration therapy on mechanical nociceptive thresholds in horses with thoracolumbar pain.", Vol 163, pp. 105919, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jevs.2026.105919

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• (00:06:58) Liatis and colleagues, Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001), "Presumptive Acute Post-Hypoxic Myoclonus Following Return of Spontaneous Circulation in a Cat and a Dog.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.70140

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• (00:22:12) Isayama and colleagues, The Journal of veterinary medical science, "Sedative effects of administration through the nares of dexmedetomidine, midazolam, and butorphanol in cockatiels (Nymphicus hollandicus): a preliminary crossover study.", https://doi.org/10.1292/jvms.26-0111

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• (00:02:18) Campos Schweitzer and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "Functional and histopathologic evidence of laryngeal reinnervation using the spinal accessory nerve in horses.", Vol 55, pp. 1078-1092, https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70083

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• (00:03:51) Low and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "Computed tomography versus magnetic resonance imaging for the perioperative management of acute thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusion in non-ambulatory chondrodystrophic dogs.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70135

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• (00:05:29) O'Scanaill and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "Technical note on cervical epidural catheterization in two adult horses: Injectate distribution and epidural space effects.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70140

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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: July 26th 2026 (abstracts published between 19th July and 25th July 2026)

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

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:01:00) Dos Santos and colleagues, Journal of veterinary pharmacology and therapeutics, "Pharmacokinetics of Intravenous and Intramuscular Nalbuphine in Isoflurane-Anesthetized Chickens (Gallus gallus domesticus).", https://doi.org/10.1111/jvp.70099

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• (00:02:14) 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.", 1-10, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.05.0237

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• (00:05:05) 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.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70179

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• (00:03:43) Vettorato and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Anaesthetic management of dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease: results of a questionnaire survey of veterinary anaesthesiologists.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70180

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• (00:06:25) Murphy and colleagues, The Veterinary record, "The effect of romifidine on endoscopic grading of laryngeal function in horses.", Vol 199, pp. e82-e86, https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.70804

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• (00:07:34) White and colleagues, The Veterinary record, "An observational study evaluating the environmental impact of equine arthroscopy.", https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.70981

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• (00:12:52) da Cruz do Nascimento and colleagues, Journal of comparative physiology. B, Biochemical, systemic, and environmental physiology, "Evaluation of electrophysiological biomarkers in the Amazonian fish Hyphessobrycon heterorhabdus after menthol exposure.", https://doi.org/10.1007/s00360-026-01694-9

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• (00:08:56) Takusagawa and colleagues, Journal of feline medicine and surgery, "EXPRESS: Intraoperative opioid-sparing effect of a quadratus lumborum block using low-concentration bupivacaine and dexmedetomidine in cats undergoing ovariohysterectomy.", 1098612X261473455, https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X261473455

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• (00:10:18) Castel and colleagues, Scientific reports, "Alterations in sensory and motor nerve conduction associated with age and osteoarthritis in cats are correlated with functional impairment and somatosensory sensitization.", https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-60879-y

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• (00:11:33) Elzahaby and colleagues, Scientific reports, "Implementation of a low-flow intervention at a veterinary teaching hospital: an environmental initiative.", https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-60933-9

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• (00:14:11) Kindler and colleagues, Tierarztliche Praxis. Ausgabe K, Kleintiere/Heimtiere, "Impact of user experience on intraocular pressure measurements in normotensive dogs using the ICare Tonovet tonometer - an interobserver study.", https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2899-4592

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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: July 19th 2026 (abstracts published between 12th July and 18th July 2026)

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

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:00:53) Shan and colleagues, Journal of veterinary pharmacology and therapeutics, "Residue Kinetics and Dietary Risk Assessment of Diazepam and Its Metabolites in Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella): Implications for Aquaculture Safety.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jvp.70097

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• (00:02:12) Lindstedt and colleagues, Journal of veterinary pharmacology and therapeutics, "Concurrent Use of Tasipimidine Oral Solution and Fluoxetine in Dogs.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jvp.70098

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• (00:05:01) Wund and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Pretreatment with phenoxybenzamine improves short-term survival and hemodynamic stability in dogs undergoing adrenalectomy for pheochromocytoma.", 1-8, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.04.0264

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• (00:06:34) Freilich and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Quantitative electroencephalography as a tool for evaluating pain-related neurophysiologic responses in cattle: a systematic review.", 1-9, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.04.0174

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• (00:03:34) Adami and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Peri-anaesthetic adverse events and their risk factors in 316 pet rabbits undergoing general anaesthesia: a multicentric, retrospective study.", 106783, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106783

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• (00:07:57) Kyle and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Comparison of lingual oscillometric and invasive blood pressure measurement in dogs under general anaesthesia.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70163

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• (00:09:26) Cortu and colleagues, The Veterinary record, "Comparison of the effects of rectal examination on heart rate and eye temperature in cattle of different parity.", https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.70972

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• (00:12:09) Cipriano and colleagues, British journal of clinical pharmacology, "Development of a nalmefene formulation suitable for a community-use auto-injector.", https://doi.org/10.1002/bcp.70685

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• (00:10:49) Lewis and colleagues, Neuropharmacology, "Respiratory Depressant Interactions of Fentanyl and Xylazine and Their Reversal by Naloxone and Yohimbine in Mice.", 111106, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuropharm.2026.111106

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• (00:13:19) de Freitas and colleagues, Topics in companion animal medicine, "INFLUENCE OF PRIOR ADMINISTRATION OF GABAPENTIN AND INTEGRATIVE PRACTICES ON SEDATION SCORES, PHYSIOLOGICAL PARAMETERS, AND PROPOFOL REQUIREMENT IN CATS SEDATED WITH DEXMEDETOMIDINE.", 101089, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tcam.2026.101089

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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: July 12th 2026 (abstracts published between 5th July and 11th July 2026)

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

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:02:25) Pickering and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Oral use of anxiolytic, sedative, and anaesthetic medications in domestic cats (Felis catus): a scoping review.", 106774, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106774

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• (00:03:50) Shuttleworth and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, ""Up to and including death": understanding anaesthesia-related anxiety among pet owners in a tertiary-care setting.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70168

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• (00:00:58) Kunzman and colleagues, Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001), "Xenotransfusion in an African Pygmy Hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris) Using Whole Blood From a Domestic Cat (Felis catus).", https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.70133

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• (00:05:17) Gardiner and colleagues, The veterinary clinics of North America. Exotic animal practice, "Adverse Drug Reactions in the Exotic Animal Patient.", https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvex.2026.06.002

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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: July 5th 2026 (abstracts published between 28th June and 4th July 2026)

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

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:08:21) Gruell and colleagues, Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia, "The influence of haemorrhage and fluid resuscitation with either Plasma-Lyte A or Ringer's Lactate in Beagle dogs under sevoflurane anaesthesia-part 2: Buccal mucosal microcirculation.", Vol 53, pp. 101234, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaa.2026.101234

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• (00:01:01) Scanlin and colleagues, Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia, "A comparison of analgesia between ropivacaine and liposomal bupivacaine for the erector spinae plane block in dogs undergoing hemiaminectomy surgery.", Vol 53, pp. 101252, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaa.2026.101252

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• (00:02:27) Ng and colleagues, Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia, "Analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects of lidocaine in dogs receiving fentanyl and undergoing thoracolumbar hemilaminectomy for intervertebral disc extrusion.", Vol 53, pp. 101239, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaa.2026.101239

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• (00:03:59) Shin and colleagues, Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia, "Effectiveness of dimenhydrinate and maropitant in preventing preoperative emesis and nausea in healthy dogs sedated with hydromorphone and dexmedetomidine: a randomized, blinded trial.", Vol 53, pp. 101235, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaa.2026.101235

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• (00:05:33) García-Urdiales and colleagues, Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia, "Comparison of ultrasound-guided sciatic nerve block with inFiLtration Around Genicular Structures (FLAGS) in dogs undergoing cranial cruciate ligament repair.", Vol 53, pp. 101231, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaa.2026.101231

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• (00:07:03) Gianolli and colleagues, Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia, "The influence of haemorrhage and fluid resuscitation with either Plasma-Lyte A or Ringer's Lactate in Beagle dogs under sevoflurane anaesthesia-part 1: Macrocirculation.", Vol 53, pp. 101233, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaa.2026.101233

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• (00:12:37) Graham and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Lignocaine and phenylephrine spray prior to brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome surgery in dogs reduces postoperative regurgitation: a prospective, randomized, controlled trial.", Vol 264, pp. 838-846, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.12.0853

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• (00:09:32) Hopster and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Flow-controlled expiration improves gas exchange in anaesthetised horses undergoing orthopaedic surgery.", Vol 58, pp. 917-924, https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70079

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• (00:15:39) Laffitte and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Ultrasound-guided trigeminal nerve block with contrast-enhanced CT evaluation for extensive oncologic maxillofacial surgery in 7 dogs: a prospective case series.", Vol 67, pp. 590-598, https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70109

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• (00:14:08) Stallard and colleagues, The Veterinary record, "Intravenous paracetamol does not have significant opioid-sparing effects when used as part of a multimodal analgesic protocol in dogs undergoing elective orthopaedic surgery.", Vol 199, pp. e13-e20, https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.70499

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• (00:17:03) Lee and colleagues, Journal of veterinary dentistry, "Comparative Efficacy of Opioid-Free and Opioid-Sparing Anesthesia in Dogs Undergoing Dental Procedures: A Prospective Study of Perioperative Analgesia and Hemodynamic Stability.", Vol 43, pp. 290-299, https://doi.org/10.1177/08987564251409380

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• (00:11:05) Cassou and colleagues, Journal of veterinary internal medicine, "Characterization and outcomes of cats with cardiomyopathy undergoing subcutaneous ureteral bypass device placement.", 40, https://doi.org/10.1093/jvimsj/aalag127

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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.

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Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia: June 28th 2026 (abstracts published between 21st June and 27th June 2026)

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

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:01:04) Pflaum and colleagues, Journal of veterinary pharmacology and therapeutics, "Pharmacokinetics of Orally Administered Clonidine in Dogs.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jvp.70092

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• (00:02:25) Anderson and colleagues, Journal of veterinary pharmacology and therapeutics, "Veterinary Pharmaceutical Safety Competencies for New Graduates: Description of an Interprofessional Simulated Learning Activity.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jvp.70091

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• (00:05:03) von Pfeil and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Bedinvetmab (Librela/Beransa) in dogs raises safety concerns, including rapidly progressive osteoarthritis, and warrants vigilant adverse event reporting.", 1-11, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.03.0170

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• (00:03:33) Gozalo-Marcilla and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Fatalities within seven days after equine standing sedation: A prospective, multicentre study.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70183

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• (00:06:37) Ringer and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Influence of adding detomidine to a lidocaine paravertebral anaesthesia on cytokines and chemokines in cows undergoing laparotomy.", Vol 318, pp. 106754, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106754

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• (00:07:49) Riley and colleagues, BMC veterinary research, "Assessment of pharmacokinetic parameters, oral bioavailability, and physiological effects of amantadine in horses.", https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-026-05672-9

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• (00:09:09) Sousa and colleagues, Cartilage, "In Vitro Cytotoxicity and Inflammatory Response of Local Anaesthetics and Corticosteroids in Canine Fibroblast-Like Synoviocytes.", 19476035261459650, https://doi.org/10.1177/19476035261459650

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• (00:10:24) Teshima and colleagues, The Journal of veterinary medical science, "Rostral direction virtual laryngoscopy in canine glottis under sedation with butorphanol, medetomidine, and alfaxalone.", https://doi.org/10.1292/jvms.26-0038

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• (00:11:41) Lima and colleagues, Veterinary research communications, "Sedative and anesthetic-sparing effects of perioperative full-spectrum cannabis oil in female dogs undergoing unilateral mastectomy and ovariohysterectomy.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11367-1

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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]