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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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.