Veterinary neurology: 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: • (00:01:04) Wegenast and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Suspected acrylamide toxicosis associated with ingestion of consumer polyacrylamide-based hydrogel migraine caps, eye masks, and wraps in 45 dogs.", 1-8, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.07.0539 ----- • (00:02:36) Dewey and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Fecal microbiota transplantation shows promise in slowing or reducing cognitive impairment in aging dogs.", Vol 264, pp. 1308-1313, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.03.0231 ----- • (00:03:59) 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 ----- • (00:05:26) Atkins and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Clinical findings and outcomes in canine ischemic neuromyopathy: neurologic status is associated with survival, and recovery is possible.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.03.0087 ----- • (00:06:44) Schoiswohl and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Central nervous system diseases in cattle, small ruminants, and South American Camelids: A retrospective study.", Vol 320, pp. 106905, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106905 ----- • (00:08:11) Sano, The Journal of small animal practice, "Cannabidiol in small animal practice: current evidence, clinical applications and practical recommendations for dogs and cats.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70208 ----- • (00:09:28) Lopes-Gomes and colleagues, Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD, "Clinical and neuropathological aspects of canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome and a translational perspective for Alzheimer's disease.", 13872877261491819, https://doi.org/10.1177/13872877261491819 ----- • (00:10:51) Soga and colleagues, The Journal of physiology, "Spinal interneuronal populations encode static hindlimb posture in the cat.", https://doi.org/10.1113/JP290403 ----- • (00:12:15) 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 ----- • (00:13:32) Berger and colleagues, Veterinary research communications, "Multisystemic and cerebral infection associated with Halicephalobus gingivalis in Brazilian Criollo horses.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11522-8 ----- 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 theabstractpodcast.enquiry@gmail.com
