Veterinary neurology: 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:

• (00:00:59) Wise and colleagues, Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association, "Magnetic Resonance Imaging Features of Intravascular Osteosarcoma Affecting the Ventral Internal Vertebral Venous Plexus Causing Cervical Myelopathy in a Dog.", Vol 67, pp. e70199, https://doi.org/10.1111/vru.70199

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• (00:03:48) Levy and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Traumatic brain injury clinical score (TBICS) predicts survival outcomes in dogs and cats with acute traumatic brain injury.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.02.0039

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• (00:05:22) Kim and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Neck flexion to 60° maximizes cisternal subarachnoid space for cerebrospinal fluid collection in dogs.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.02.0058

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• (00:02:15) González-Medina and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Cone beam computed tomographic myelography in horses with cervical vertebral compressive myelopathy.", Vol 58, pp. 1049-1060, https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.70094

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• (00:06:39) Leger and colleagues, The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne, "Progressive nonambulatory tetraparesis and cerebellar signs in a 6-year-old spayed female Shiba Inu dog with normal brain MRI.", Vol 67, pp. 767-772, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42368687/

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• (00:07:50) Shwartz and colleagues, Research in veterinary science, "Neurological manifestations in a cat with tick-borne relapsing fever caused by Borrelia persica.", Vol 206, pp. 106193, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rvsc.2026.106193

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• (00:09:25) van Herwijnen and colleagues, Forensic science international, "Case report - Animal abuse by condition falsification in a dog with epileptic seizures caused by citalopram poisoning.", Vol 384, pp. 112945, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.forsciint.2026.112945

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• (00:10:37) Sawamura and colleagues, Veterinary research communications, "Clinical investigation of plasma HIF-1α and inflammatory biomarkers in dogs with thoracolumbar intervertebral disc disease receiving acupuncture treatment.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11364-4

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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 neurology: 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:

• (00:02:18) Kong and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Hind limb extensor muscle activation timing during trotting in Beagles shows limb-specific variability and can be referenced to kinematic events swing vertical moment and stance vertical moment.", 1-11, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.02.0046

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• (00:04:59) Yıldızhan and colleagues, Experimental neurology, "Protective effect of coumarin on diabetes-induced sciatic nerve damage in rats via TRPV1 modulation.", Vol 404, pp. 115887, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.expneurol.2026.115887

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• (00:06:19) González-Prieto and colleagues, Journal of translational medicine, "Regenerative Peripheral Nerve Interface (RPNI) and vascularized Denervated Muscle Targets (VDMT): a preclinical rabbit model as a translational feasibility and methodological platform.", https://doi.org/10.1186/s12967-026-08453-y

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• (00:03:41) Beytur and colleagues, Molecular biology reports, "Dapagliflozin pretreatment attenuates focal cerebral ischemia-reperfusion injury in rats.", 53, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11033-026-12191-1

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• (00:00:59) Rossmeisl and colleagues, Veterinary pathology, "Magnetic resonance imaging of primary central nervous system neoplasms of dogs and cats: Basic concepts for diagnostic pathologists.", 3009858261461763, https://doi.org/10.1177/03009858261461763

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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 neurology: June 21st 2026 (abstracts published between 14th June and 20th June 2026)

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

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:03:47) Heidemann and colleagues, Acta veterinaria Scandinavica, "Cerebral hemangioma in a 5-month-old Chow Chow dog displaying seizures of acute onset.", https://doi.org/10.1186/s13028-026-00872-7

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• (00:04:58) Epstein and colleagues, Case reports in veterinary medicine, "Marked Cauda Equina Compression Secondary to Intervertebral Disc Protrusion Resulting in Severe Chronic Neuritis and Neural Fibrosis in a Dog.", Vol 2026, pp. 3879955, https://doi.org/10.1155/crve/3879955

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• (00:02:28) Hartmann and colleagues, Journal of veterinary diagnostic investigation : official publication of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, Inc, "Disseminated histiocytic sarcoma in 2 FeLV-positive cats in Brazil.", 10406387261452652, https://doi.org/10.1177/10406387261452652

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• (00:06:27) Marina Ono and colleagues, Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open, "Concentric Versus Delta Bipolar Probes for Intraneural Fascicle Selection: A Rabbit Model Study.", Vol 14, pp. e7851, https://doi.org/10.1097/GOX.0000000000007851

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• (00:08:02) Kowalczyk and colleagues, Polish journal of veterinary sciences, "Reference values for dynamic radiographic measurements of lumbosacral junction width in cats.", Vol 29, pp. 299-311, https://doi.org/10.24425/pjvs.2026.1275

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• (00:01:04) Ahrens and colleagues, Veterinary and comparative oncology, "The Definitive-Intent 10-Fraction Radiotherapy Protocol ('The Zurich Protocol') Yields Lasting Tumour Control and Survival in Dogs With Intracranial Meningiomas.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vco.70081

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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 neurology: June 14th 2026 (abstracts published between 7th June and 13th June 2026)

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

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:02:29) Dewey and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Fecal microbiota transplantation shows promise in slowing or reducing cognitive impairment in aging dogs.", 1-6, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.03.0231

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• (00:07:37) Crispo and colleagues, Scientific reports, "Pathological evidence of neurotropism and oculotropism in wild black-headed gulls naturally infected with H5N1 high pathogenicity avian influenza.", https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-57262-2

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• (00:05:07) Nemoto and colleagues, The Journal of veterinary medical science, "Comparison of three irradiation ways with Monte Carlo calculation for the feline lymphoma with orthovoltage radiation therapy.", https://doi.org/10.1292/jvms.25-0305

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• (00:04:03) Goda and colleagues, The Journal of veterinary medical science, "Central nervous system feline infectious peritonitis with a mass lesion in the fourth ventricle revealed by magnetic resonance imaging.", https://doi.org/10.1292/jvms.25-0213

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• (00:06:22) Hefer and colleagues, Toxicon : official journal of the International Society on Toxinology, "Clinical manifestations and management of Androctonus bicolor envenomation in a dog: A previously undescribed clinical case.", Vol 281, pp. 109188, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.toxicon.2026.109188

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• (00:01:07) Kwon and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "Novel dorsal occipito-cervical fixation using a patient-specific implant and drill guide for a complex craniocervical junction anomaly in a dog.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70123

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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 neurology: June 7th 2026 (abstracts published between 31st May and 6th June 2026)

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

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:00:58) Theiss and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Cervical spinal cord compression may affect anesthetic recovery quality and seizure incidence in horses after myelography.", 1-8, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.02.0072

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• (00:05:05) Toh and colleagues, Australian veterinary journal, "Management strategies, complication rate and outcome following treatment of para-aural abscessation as a complication of total ear canal ablation and lateral bulla osteotomy surgery.", Vol 104, pp. 341-347, https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.70082

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• (00:08:03) Buchweitz and colleagues, Journal of analytical toxicology, "Malicious poisoning of a canine with the neuromuscular blocking agent rocuronium: a case report with postmortem quantitation.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1093/jat/bkag005

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• (00:06:36) Çetinkaya and colleagues, Journal of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases : the official journal of National Stroke Association, "Nimodipine and enoxaparin improve neurological outcomes and reduce cerebral edema by modulating glymphatic perivascular spaces in a rabbit model of subarachnoid hemorrhage.", Vol 35, pp. 108654, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2026.108654

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• (00:02:28) Fujiwara-Igarashi and colleagues, The Journal of veterinary medical science, "Granulomatous rhinitis with intracranial invasion caused by Prototheca wickerhamii in a cat.", https://doi.org/10.1292/jvms.26-0081

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• (00:03:45) Tokuno and colleagues, The Journal of veterinary medical science, "Immunohistochemical characterization of neural stem cells in brains of adult brachycephalic dogs in comparison with canine oligodendroglioma cells.", Vol 88, pp. 813-820, https://doi.org/10.1292/jvms.26-0085

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• (00:09:18) Weber and colleagues, Veterinary and animal science, "Novel ", Vol 32, pp. 100645, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vas.2026.100645

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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 neurology: May 31st 2026 (abstracts published between 24th May and 30th May 2026)

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

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:02:27) Panchendrabose and colleagues, Journal of neurosurgery, "Effect of VEGF coating and intra-arterial injection of mesenchymal stem cells on neointima formation after endovascular stenting in a rabbit model.", 1-11, https://doi.org/10.3171/2025.12.JNS251651

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• (00:01:03) Fitzpatrick and colleagues, Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001), "Barium Toxicosis After Ingestion of Snake Fireworks in a Cat.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.70124

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• (00:03:43) Boukabache and colleagues, Tropical animal health and production, "Seroprevalence of Orthoflaviviruses in horses in 3 different Algerian climatic zones between 2021 and 2023.", 58, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-026-05070-1

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• (00:05:08) Meyer and colleagues, Veterinary research communications, "Blood swabs represent an alternative sample matrix for detection of antibodies against classical swine fever virus during surveillance in wild boar.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11292-3

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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 neurology: May 24th 2026 (abstracts published between 17th May and 23rd May 2026)

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

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:02:57) Lee and colleagues, Australian veterinary journal, "Melioidosis in companion animals: Analysis of 45 Australian cases (24 dogs; 21 cats) from 1997 to 2025 and a brief review of the animal and human literature.", https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.70097

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• (00:01:26) Paterson and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Generalised absence seizures in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels presenting with paroxysms: eight cases (2016-2025).", https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70141

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• (00:06:09) Giglia and colleagues, Acta neuropathologica communications, "Pituitary blastoma in a dog: comparative clinical, imaging, and pathologic features of a newly recognized and rare human entity.", https://doi.org/10.1186/s40478-026-02281-3

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• (00:07:35) Dembowski and colleagues, BMC veterinary research, "Disseminated angiostrongylosis with involvement of the central nervous system as a cause of sudden death in a dog in Germany.", 22, https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-026-05574-w

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• (00:04:38) Brown and colleagues, PLoS genetics, "An intronic variant in Ferredoxin Reductase (FDXR) creates a cryptic exon in Quarter Horses with Equine Juvenile Spinocerebellar Ataxia.", Vol 22, pp. e1012158, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgen.1012158

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

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.

Veterinary neurology: May 17th 2026 (abstracts published between 10th May and 16th May 2026)

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

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:02:17) Crawford and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Establishing a standardized biorepository across 3 clinical and translational science center-affiliated veterinary institutions is feasible and productive.", 1-11, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.02.0045

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• (00:00:54) Schulze and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Novel imaging protocol enables myelography of the cervical vertebral column using computed tomography with flexion and extension comparable to x-ray.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70187

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• (00:03:54) Polovitzer-Warum and colleagues, The Veterinary record, "Floppy rabbit syndrome: A retrospective study of clinicopathological data and outcomes.", https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.70736

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• (00:08:07) Chahota and colleagues, Brazilian journal of microbiology : [publication of the Brazilian Society for Microbiology], "Fatal encephalomyelitis outbreak among dairy cows caused by rabies virus phylogroup-1 with co-occurrence of Chlamydia abortus.", 57, https://doi.org/10.1007/s42770-026-01959-z

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• (00:05:26) Taylor and colleagues, GeroScience, "Group training classes for dogs with canine cognitive dysfunction: effects on sleep, activity, and caregiver burden.", https://doi.org/10.1007/s11357-026-02309-5

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• (00:06:56) Bagatella and colleagues, Journal of veterinary diagnostic investigation : official publication of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, Inc, "Intracerebral papillary ependymoma in a cow.", 10406387261444330, https://doi.org/10.1177/10406387261444330

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

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.

Veterinary neurology: May 10th 2026 (abstracts published between 3rd May and 9th May 2026)

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

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:00:53) Hauer and colleagues, Journal of veterinary internal medicine, "Lumbar spinal cord ganglioglioma in a 2-year-old Boxer dog.", 40, https://doi.org/10.1093/jvimsj/aalag081

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• (00:04:58) 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.", 1-9, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.25.10.0374

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• (00:07:57) Chan and colleagues, Australian veterinary journal, "Probable sepsis-associated encephalopathy as a component of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome in a cat with pyothorax.", https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.70093

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• (00:06:28) 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.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70139

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• (00:02:06) Neal and colleagues, Veterinary clinical pathology, "Persistent Erythrocytosis in a Dog With a Spinal Sclerosing Paraganglioma.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vcp.70112

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• (00:03:30) Markbordee and colleagues, Veterinary pathology, "Histological and ultrastructural analysis of regional variations in Negri bodies with inner bodies in naturally infected rabid dogs.", 3009858261441529, https://doi.org/10.1177/03009858261441529

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

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.

Veterinary neurology: May 3rd 2026 (abstracts published between 26th April and 2nd May 2026)

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

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:00:53) Penel and colleagues, Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association, "MRI and CT Findings of a Rare Extradural-Extramedullary Lumbar Hemangiosarcoma in a Dog: A Case Report.", Vol 67, pp. e70166, https://doi.org/10.1111/vru.70166

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• (00:05:30) Blanton and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Pregabalin contributes to increased recovery time from isoflurane anaesthesia for magnetic resonance imaging in horses.", Vol 58, pp. 736-746, https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.14564

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• Espinosa and colleagues, The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne, "Retrospective assessment of equine herpesvirus type 1 (EHV-1) genotype-associated clinical disease in Ontario.", Vol 67, pp. 499-503, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42095172/

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• Shekelle and colleagues, Journal of comparative pathology, "Granuloprival cerebellar cortical degeneration in a mixed breed dog with an EMC1 mutation.", Vol 227, pp. 57-60, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcpa.2026.04.009

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• (00:03:56) Uno and colleagues, Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association, "Treatment Outcomes and Tolerability of Postoperative Radiotherapy in 10 Dogs with Spinal Meningiomas.", Vol 62, pp. 108-114, https://doi.org/10.5326/JAAHA-MS-7498

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• Kapar and colleagues, Veterinary medicine and science, "Evaluation of Selected Brain Damage Biomarkers in the Determination of Brain Damage in Dogs With Neurological Distemper.", Vol 12, pp. e70894, https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.70894

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• (00:02:25) Bekiaridis and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "Biportal endoscopic foraminotomy of the L7-S1 neuroforamen in dogs: Description of surgical technique and ex vivo comparison with conventional open dorsolateral foraminotomy.", Vol 55, pp. 837-855, https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70096

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

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.