The Abstract Podcast: SA internal medicine

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A weekly AI-generated review of the latest PubMed literature in Small Animal Internal medicine. Hosts Alex and Sarah discuss the most clinically relevant papers each week. 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.

Episodes

  1. 6d ago

    SA internal medicine, July 19th 2026

    SA internal medicine: 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: • (00:03:49) Zanardi and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Canine gastric polyps are predominantly hyperplastic, and endoscopic polypectomy is a safe and effective treatment associated with no recurrence during follow-up.", 1-12, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.05.0230 ----- • (00:05:15) 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.", 1-8, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.03.0087 ----- • (00:09:44) Cavanaugh and colleagues, New Zealand veterinary journal, "Iatrogenic rectal perforation in two cats secondary to use of a faecal loop.", 1-7, https://doi.org/10.1080/00480169.2026.2694516 ----- • (00:06:47) Nedumpun and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Diagnostic evaluation of a flow cytometry-based direct antiglobulin test and demographic analysis in dogs with suspected immune thrombocytopenia.", Vol 318, pp. 106782, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106782 ----- • (00:08:18) Taşdemir and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Diagnostic utility of serum amyloid A, procalcitonin and hematology-derived inflammatory indices in cats naturally infected with feline panleukopenia virus.", Vol 318, pp. 106778, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106778 ----- • (00:02:11) Ozgenc Cinar and colleagues, Theriogenology, "Metabolic regulation of the dog ovary: Immunofluorescent characterization of PPARs from prepubertal development to the estrous cycle.", Vol 259, pp. 117915, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.theriogenology.2026.117915 ----- • (00:12:37) Bandaranayaka and colleagues, Topics in companion animal medicine, "Concurrent Babesia gibsoni infection as a negative prognostics indicator of survival in dogs diagnosed with immune-mediated hemolytic anemia: A prospective cohort study.", 101086, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tcam.2026.101086 ----- • (00:01:02) Martínez-Caro and colleagues, Veterinary clinical pathology, "What Is Your Diagnosis? Abnormal WNR Scattergram From the Sysmex XN-1000V in a Dog.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vcp.70103 ----- • (00:10:58) Ma and colleagues, Veterinary microbiology, "A novel oral prodrug (CK301) for effusive feline infectious peritonitis: An open-label study evaluating dose optimization and therapeutic efficacy.", Vol 320, pp. 111140, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetmic.2026.111140 ----- 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

  2. Jul 12

    SA internal medicine, July 12th 2026

    SA internal medicine: 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: • (00:06:25) Hanson and colleagues, Australian veterinary journal, "Pufferfish exposure and presumed tetrodotoxicosis in Australian dogs: 372 cases (2007-2018).", https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.70102 ----- • (00:07:42) Barth and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Plasma ADAMTS13 activity in healthy dogs and dogs with chronic enteropathy.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70172 ----- • (00:09:14) Mehl and colleagues, Research in veterinary science, "In vitro comparison of initial lumen diameter on closure rates of ameroid ring constrictors.", Vol 210, pp. 106322, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rvsc.2026.106322 ----- • (00:14:23) Yang and colleagues, BMC veterinary research, "Glycyrrhiza polysaccharide inhibits feline infectious peritonitis virus infection screened by a recombinant virus expressing eGFP protein.", https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-026-05679-2 ----- • (00:15:52) Pakhawala, BMC veterinary research, "Off-label use of dapagliflozin in a dog with recurrent calcium oxalate urolithiasis: a case report.", https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-026-05684-5 ----- • (00:17:16) Johnson-Pitt and colleagues, Companion animal health and genetics, "Prevalence of pancreatitis in UK Miniature Schnauzers: insights from an owner survey-based study.", 13, https://doi.org/10.1186/s40575-026-00155-4 ----- • (00:18:33) Randolph and colleagues, Journal of clinical microbiology, "Clinical and molecular characterization of an outbreak of leptospirosis in dogs from Los Angeles County, California, USA, 2021.", Vol 64, pp. e0024026, https://doi.org/10.1128/jcm.00240-26 ----- • (00:05:05) Keil and colleagues, Journal of comparative pathology, "Primary pancreatic histiocytic sarcoma with peritoneal sarcomatosis in a cat.", Vol 228, pp. 69-74, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcpa.2026.06.009 ----- • (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 ----- • (00:03:40) Uno and colleagues, Journal of veterinary pharmacology and therapeutics, "Different Roles of Canine Cytochrome P450 2C and 3A Enzymes Involved in the Oxidative Metabolism of Phenobarbital, a Key Anticonvulsant for Dogs: Comparison With Human P450 Enzymes.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jvp.70094 ----- • (00:19:41) Sazmand and colleagues, Parasites & vectors, "Vector-borne pathogens in dogs from different regions of Afghanistan.", https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-026-07534-7 ----- • (00:20:53) Nguyen and colleagues, PloS one, "Zoonotic endoparasites and Toxoplasma gondii seropositivity in free-roaming cats (Felis catus) from New York City boroughs.", Vol 21, pp. e0351437, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0351437 ----- • (00:22:17) Niu and colleagues, The EMBO journal, "Structure and receptor recognition of type-II feline infectious peritonitis virus spike glycoprotein.", https://doi.org/10.1038/s44318-026-00849-2 ----- • (00:10:39) Ryu and colleagues, The Journal of veterinary medical science, "Reconstruction of a chronic gastrocnemius tendon rupture using ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) suture tape and flexor digitorum lateralis augmentation in a dog.", https://doi.org/10.1292/jvms.26-0153 ----- • (00:11:44) Suzuki and colleagues, The Journal of veterinary medical science, "Copper analysis of laparoscopic liver biopsy tissue samples from cats.", https://doi.org/10.1292/jvms.26-0074 ----- • (00:13:01) Miki and colleagues, The Journal of veterinary medical science, "Restoration of hepatopetal portal flow in a cat with left hepatic arteriovenous malformation following left hepatic division resection and staged attenuation of acquired portosystemic shunts.", https://doi.org/10.1292/jvms.25-0600 ----- • (00:23:28) Brandão and colleagues, Veterinary research communications, "Molecular characterization of Cytauxzoon brasiliensis in domestic cats (Felis catus) from Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil: hematological findings.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11385-z ----- • (00:02:17) Ishigaki and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "Temporary caval occlusion technique during right divisional hepatectomy for massive hepatocellular carcinoma with caudal vena cava compression/involvement in dogs.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70133 ----- 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

  3. Jul 5

    SA internal medicine, July 5th 2026

    SA internal medicine: 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: • (00:05:23) Oyamada and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Tailored ureteroneocystostomy with tension-relieving techniques for benign ureteral obstruction in cats: a retrospective study of 189 cases (220 ureters).", Vol 264, pp. 902-912, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.09.0611 ----- • (00:08:28) Horita and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Red blood cell distribution width may help distinguish canine gastrointestinal lymphoma from chronic inflammatory enteropathy and be a prognostic indicator.", Vol 264, pp. 882-891, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.10.0684 ----- • (00:06:48) Suarez-Rodriguez and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Acute kidney injury is associated with increased mortality in dogs with gastric dilatation and volvulus.", Vol 264, pp. 1-9, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.11.0716 ----- • (00:10:11) Koh and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Comparison of coagulation patterns in dogs with Cushing syndrome and prednisolone treatment assessed by thromboelastography.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.02.0042 ----- • (00:13:03) Murphy and colleagues, The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne, "Ethylene glycol intoxication: Use of the lactate gap for diagnosis and to determine length of intermittent hemodialysis treatment.", Vol 67, pp. 752-757, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42368698/ ----- • (00:11:34) Dainese and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Maine Coons and intestinal intussusception: breed predisposition and clinicopathological features.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70149 ----- • (00:01:01) Barton and colleagues, Journal of veterinary internal medicine, "Dietary-responsive disseminated eosinophilia in a border terrier.", 40, https://doi.org/10.1093/jvimsj/aalag133 ----- • (00:02:20) Ullal and colleagues, Journal of veterinary internal medicine, "Clinical features, diagnostic findings, and outcomes of emphysematous cholecystitis in 35 dogs: a retrospective case series.", 40, https://doi.org/10.1093/jvimsj/aalag113 ----- • (00:14:36) Wernli and colleagues, Veterinary medicine and science, "Development and Physicochemical Stability of an Oral GS-441524 Suspension for Weight-Adjusted Treatment of Feline Infectious Peritonitis.", Vol 12, pp. e71073, https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.71073 ----- • (00:03:52) Turner and colleagues, Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association, "Survey on Inter- and Intra-Observer Variations of the Ultrasound Assessment of Dog Pancreases.", Vol 67, pp. e70202, https://doi.org/10.1111/vru.70202 ----- 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

  4. Jun 28

    SA internal medicine, June 28th 2026

    SA internal medicine: 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: • (00:02:07) Albers and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Dogs with intrahepatic portal hypertension of congenital cause have distinct diagnostic findings compared to dogs with chronic hepatitis-related portal hypertension.", 1-10, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.03.0218 ----- • (00:03:29) Nishi and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Computed tomographic liver volumetry and hepatic attenuation in dogs with histologically confirmed cirrhosis compared with dogs without liver disease.", 1-8, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.04.0188 ----- • (00:04:48) Salvaggiulo and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Feline bocaparvovirus in domestic cats with gastrointestinal disease.", 106757, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106757 ----- • (00:06:05) Hardy and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "A case of successful surgical management of colonic duplication with pygomelia in a 2-month-old dog.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70160 ----- • (00:09:52) Ghazvini and colleagues, Analytical chemistry, "Understanding Colitis Progression and Treatment Response in Murine and Canine Models with Raman Metabolic Profiling and Proteomics.", Vol 98, pp. 18063-18078, https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.analchem.6c01767 ----- • (00:07:11) Ojasanya and colleagues, BMC veterinary research, "Exploratory analysis of risk factors associated with antimicrobial resistance in urinary Escherichia coli from dogs in the United States (2018-2024).", https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-026-05659-6 ----- • (00:08:38) Tan and colleagues, BMC veterinary research, "Unilateral phaeochromocytoma in a dog with pre-existing, long-standing primary hypoadrenocorticism: a case report.", https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-026-05640-3 ----- • (00:11:20) Casella and colleagues, Environmental pollution (Barking, Essex : 1987), "Occurrence and characterization of microplastics in dry pet food: Investigating geographical variations between European and South American markets.", Vol 406, pp. 128610, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2026.128610 ----- • (00:12:45) Hwang and colleagues, Food science of animal resources, "Impact of xylose-mediated Maillard reaction on antioxidant capacity and digestibility of alcalase-hydrolyzed porcine liver during simulated canine digestion.", 46, https://doi.org/10.1007/s44463-026-00090-9 ----- • (00:00:53) Jimeno Sandoval and colleagues, Journal of feline medicine and surgery, "EXPRESS: SURGICAL REPAIR OF STEROIDAL AND NONSTEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUG-ASSOCIATED FULL THICKNESS GASTROINTESTINAL ULCERS IN 10 CATS.", 1098612X261467165, https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X261467165 ----- • (00:14:08) Putri and colleagues, Veterinary research communications, "A newly developed multiplex RT-PCR enables detection of blood-associated viral nucleic acids in cats.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11359-1 ----- • (00:15:36) de Souza, Veterinary sciences, "Iron-Handling, Lipid-Oxygenation, and Hypoxia-Response Gene Expression in the Renal Cortex of Cats with Chronic Kidney Disease: An Analysis-Plan-Guided Secondary Analysis.", 13, https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci13060604 ----- 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

  5. Jun 21

    SA internal medicine, June 21st 2026

    SA internal medicine: 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: • (00:03:38) Martín and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Vascular Ultrasonographic Findings in Canine and Feline Patients with Leishmaniosis.", 106751, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106751 ----- • (00:06:29) Ukawa and colleagues, BMC genomics, "Widespread genetic testing controls inherited polycystic kidney disease while avoiding inbreeding in cats.", https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-026-13048-4 ----- • (00:07:47) Whitehead-Tillery and colleagues, BMC genomics, "Genomic analysis reveals close genetic similarity between ESBL and other β-lactamase-producing E. coli isolates from humans and dogs, suggesting potential for inter-species transmission.", https://doi.org/10.1186/s12864-026-13015-z ----- • (00:09:05) Agbota and colleagues, Companion animal health and genetics, "Clinical factors, service type, and clinical outcomes associated with canine parvovirus in dogs presented at the KNUST Veterinary Teaching Hospital in Kumasi, Ghana.", 13, https://doi.org/10.1186/s40575-026-00153-6 ----- • (00:02:15) 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 ----- • (00:05:05) Mazdarani and colleagues, Veterinary research communications, "Assessment of CORA-based levelling osteotomy in the feline stifle: an ex vivo limb press study.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11361-7 ----- • (00:01:00) Natsios and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "The role of muscle forces on rotational and cranio-caudal stability in the intact and CCL-deficient stifle: An ex vivo biomechanical study.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70122 ----- 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

  6. Jun 14

    SA internal medicine, June 14th 2026

    SA internal medicine: 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: • (00:03:05) Bryant and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Favorable short- and long-term outcomes reported for cats following surgical management of biliary cystadenomas.", 1-9, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.12.0795 ----- • (00:04:10) Beard and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "High rates of morbidity and mortality in dogs with physiologic degloving injuries.", 1-9, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.03.0164 ----- • (00:05:15) 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 ----- • (00:06:25) Cummings and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Fecal Campylobacter jejuni shedding in healthy dogs and dogs with acute diarrhea in central New York.", 1-7, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.01.0032 ----- • (00:07:24) Huang and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Development and validation of a sandwich ELISA for measurement of angiotensinogen in feline urine.", 1-7, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.04.0172 ----- • (00:08:18) Ruel and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Transient marked reactive lymphocytosis in a puppy suspected to be secondary to recent vaccination.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70154 ----- • (00:18:28) Anan and colleagues, Journal of animal science, "Adult Male Cats Consuming Diets Ranging in Crude Protein from 85-160% of AAFCO Recommendations have Different Respiratory Quotients, Energy Expenditure, Gross, Digestible, Metabolizable and Net Energy, but not Physical Activity, Nitrogen Losses and Heat Increment of Feeding.", https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skag186 ----- • (00:09:25) 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 ----- • (00:10:24) Shitamori and colleagues, The Journal of veterinary medical science, "An exploratory study of the pharmacokinetics, safety, and erythropoietic effects of roxadustat in healthy cats.", https://doi.org/10.1292/jvms.26-0123 ----- • (00:11:26) 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 ----- • (00:12:27) Khongwichit and colleagues, Vector borne and zoonotic diseases (Larchmont, N.Y.), "Multisystem Detection and Molecular Evidence Linking Dog-Associated Ticks to Two Fatal Human SFTSV Infections in Thailand.", 15303667261457401, https://doi.org/10.1177/15303667261457401 ----- • (00:00:51) Felten and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Faecal Microbiota Transplantation Reduces Lesion Severity and Medication Use in Canine Atopic Dermatitis: A Randomised, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blinded Clinical Trial.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70092 ----- • (00:13:16) Tang and colleagues, Veterinary evidence, "Optimal pain management: epidural or locoregional nerve blocks for canine stifle surgery?", 11, https://doi.org/10.18849/ve.v11i2.736 ----- • (00:14:10) Cogozzo and colleagues, Veterinary medicine international, "A Pilot Study Investigating the Clinically Significant Association Between Overweight, Hyperlipidemia, and Insulin Resistance in Dogs With Chronic Liver Disease.", Vol 2026, pp. 4827011, https://doi.org/10.1155/vmi/4827011 ----- • (00:15:17) Gong and colleagues, Veterinary research communications, "Probiotic characterization of Ligilactobacillus murinus ZQL11 isolated from healthy dog feces.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11337-7 ----- • (00:16:14) Facelli Fernández and colleagues, Veterinary research communications, "Genetic diversity and spatial distribution of Hepatozoon spp. in domestic cats from Argentina.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11339-5 ----- • (00:17:21) Magalhães and colleagues, Veterinary research communications, "Critical care, surgical management, xenotransfusion, and long-term monitoring in a maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus) with severe traumatic injury.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11345-7 ----- • (00:02:05) Ehara and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "Clinical outcomes of laparoscopic hepatectomy using en bloc hilar pedicle control in dogs with hepatic masses.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70124 ----- 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

  7. Jun 7

    SA internal medicine, June 7th 2026

    SA internal medicine: 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: • (00:05:17) Locke and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Placement of stay sutures in the preputial fold as a novel urethral catheterization technique to relieve male feline urethral obstruction.", Vol 264, pp. 685-691, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.09.0618 ----- • (00:06:53) Welch and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "The push-pull blood-collection method using peripheral intravenous catheters is an accurate method for serial blood sampling in hospitalized dogs: a prospective study of 70 dogs.", Vol 264, pp. 700-709, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.09.0635 ----- • (00:08:22) Rossi and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Immunoassay antibody modification significantly impacts low-dose dexamethasone suppression test cutoffs in dogs with Cushing syndrome.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.25.12.0451 ----- • (00:09:51) Herges and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Hematological changes after intermittent hemodialysis in dogs with acute kidney injury are mild and transient.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.25.12.0458 ----- • (00:14:10) Skinner and colleagues, Australian veterinary journal, "Risk of infection in dogs in contact with clinical canine leptospirosis cases.", Vol 104, pp. 334-340, https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.70069 ----- • (00:11:09) Benoit and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Urinary protein electrophoresis pattern is associated with prognosis in dogs with proteinuric chronic kidney disease.", Vol 317, pp. 106681, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106681 ----- • (00:12:36) Tang and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Evaluation of the slope of inverse creatinine to define progressive chronic kidney disease in cats and associated risk factors.", Vol 317, pp. 106659, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106659 ----- • (00:00:53) Odunayo and colleagues, Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001), "Multi-Institutional, Retrospective Evaluation of Risk Factors Predicting Complications Associated With Perineal Urethrostomy in Cats With Urethral Obstruction (2009-2019): 140 Cases.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.70121 ----- • (00:17:09) Taechikantaphat and colleagues, Veterinary and animal science, "Comparative efficacy of once-daily versus twice-daily doxycycline regimens in dogs naturally infected with ", Vol 32, pp. 100661, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vas.2026.100661 ----- • (00:02:14) Lai and colleagues, Veterinary and comparative oncology, "A Multi-Institutional Retrospective Study of 21 Dogs Having Undergone Hypofractionated Radiotherapy for Adrenal Tumours (2017-2024).", Vol 24, pp. 229-239, https://doi.org/10.1111/vco.70041 ----- • (00:15:40) Wang and colleagues, Veterinary microbiology, "VV116 exerts potent efficacy against feline infectious peritonitis.", Vol 317, pp. 111033, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetmic.2026.111033 ----- • (00:03:49) Wu and colleagues, Veterinary pathology, "Serial examination of the pancreas from shelter cats euthanized for population control for the prevalence of histologic and immunohistochemical changes.", 3009858261451483, https://doi.org/10.1177/03009858261451483 ----- 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

  8. May 31

    SA internal medicine, May 31st 2026

    SA internal medicine: 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: • (00:04:23) Chew and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Short-term effect of sedation on kidney function markers in cats with chronic kidney disease.", 1-7, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.03.0088 ----- • (00:05:32) Ortiz-Gutiérrez and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Study of renal resistive index and renal pulsatility index in non-azotaemic healthy dogs segmented by age group.", 106728, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106728 ----- • (00:06:36) Hatzav and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Severe post-GDV gastroparesis managed with sleeve-type gastrectomy in a dog.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70150 ----- • (00:07:33) Thibaud and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Intraoperative needlescopy facilitates complete urolith removal during open cystotomy in dogs and cats: 19 cases.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70145 ----- • (00:08:39) Usta and colleagues, BMC veterinary research, "Differential expression of cell death-associated markers may reflect distinct renal lesion patterns in effusive and non-effusive feline infectious peritonitis.", https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-026-05596-4 ----- • (00:09:55) Mársico and colleagues, Journal of animal physiology and animal nutrition, "Physicochemical Quality and Chemical Safety of Commercial Wet Cat Food: Composition, Oxidation, Biogenic Amines, and Trace Elements.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jpn.70080 ----- • (00:11:01) Randolph and colleagues, Journal of clinical microbiology, "Clinical and molecular characterization of an outbreak of leptospirosis in dogs from Los Angeles County, California, USA, 2021.", e0024026, https://doi.org/10.1128/jcm.00240-26 ----- • (00:03:09) Skinner and colleagues, Journal of feline medicine and surgery, "EXPRESS: Azotaemia and outcomes in male cats with initial and recurrent urethral obstruction: a multicentre retrospective study of 601 cats (2020-2024).", 1098612X261457846, https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X261457846 ----- • (00:01:00) Basile and colleagues, Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001), "Severe Toxicosis Secondary to Accidental Oclacitinib Ingestion in Three Cats.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.70123 ----- • (00:02:06) 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 ----- • (00:12:06) Li and colleagues, npj aging, "Evaluation of equation as a classifier for kidney function in domestic cats: a proof-of-concept study.", https://doi.org/10.1038/s41514-026-00417-2 ----- • (00:13:10) Hall and colleagues, PloS one, "Effect of dietary Ca:P ratio on ionized calcium and calcium homeostasis in cats with early-stage chronic kidney disease.", Vol 21, pp. e0350414, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0350414 ----- • (00:14:28) Zersen, The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice, "Update on Canine Parvovirus.", https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvsm.2026.04.004 ----- • (00:15:19) Kabay and colleagues, Topics in companion animal medicine, "Persistent pseudomembranous cystitis associated with Vagococcus lutrae in a setter dog: first clinical report.", 101064, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tcam.2026.101064 ----- • (00:16:23) Dos and colleagues, Veterinary research communications, "Intraoperative gastroesophageal reflux in dogs undergoing mastectomy under opioid-based protocols: a preliminary endoscopic study.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11290-5 ----- 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

  9. May 24

    SA internal medicine, May 24th 2026

    SA internal medicine: 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: • (00:02:43) Levitis and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Surgical site infection following clean-contaminated abdominal surgery in dogs is associated with increased postoperative costs.", 1-6, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.03.0222 ----- • (00:11:43) 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 ----- • (00:04:30) Braz and colleagues, The Veterinary record, "Urinary symmetric dimethylarginine: A promising biomarker for acute kidney injury in dogs with pyometra.", https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.70733 ----- • (00:06:04) Janik and colleagues, The Veterinary record, "Thrombocytosis and tumour distribution predict outcome in dogs with hepatocellular carcinoma: A multi-institutional retrospective analysis.", https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.70732 ----- • (00:07:37) García and colleagues, Domestic animal endocrinology, "Qualitative and quantitative assessment of thyroid scintigraphy in 536 hyperthyroid cats from Argentina.", Vol 97, pp. 107023, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.domaniend.2026.107023 ----- • (00:01:02) Summers and colleagues, Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001), "Clinical Findings, Treatment Recommendations, and Outcome in Dogs Following Ingestion of a Single Unintended Dose of Trilostane: 403 Cases (2008-2023).", https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.70112 ----- • (00:09:01) Obeid and colleagues, Topics in companion animal medicine, "Sub-anesthetic doses of ketamine associated with TAP block in a cat with acute abdominal pain.", 101063, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tcam.2026.101063 ----- • (00:10:23) de Vicente and colleagues, Veterinary research communications, "Diagnosis of acetaminophen and codeine poisoning in a dog using earwax analysis by headspace gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (HS/GC-MS).", 50, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11280-7 ----- To suggest improvements or report problems please write to theabstractpodcast.enquiry@gmail.com 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.

  10. May 17

    SA internal medicine, May 17th 2026

    SA internal medicine: 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: • (00:05:20) Davila and colleagues, Health physics, "Evaluating Feline Release Criteria Following 131I Therapy for Hyperthyroidism.", https://doi.org/10.1097/HP.0000000000002162 ----- • (00:02:29) Peters and colleagues, Journal of veterinary diagnostic investigation : official publication of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, Inc, "Outbreak of feline tuberculosis caused by ", 10406387261447251, https://doi.org/10.1177/10406387261447251 ----- • (00:03:43) Casagrande and colleagues, Journal of veterinary diagnostic investigation : official publication of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians, Inc, "Assessment of the association of ESBL-producing ", 10406387261447252, https://doi.org/10.1177/10406387261447252 ----- • (00:06:43) Zhong and colleagues, Microbiology spectrum, "Ursodeoxycholic acid inhibits feline infectious peritonitis virus infection through activating JAK-STAT signaling pathway-induced type I interferon.", e0363325, https://doi.org/10.1128/spectrum.03633-25 ----- • (00:01:10) Choi and colleagues, Veterinary pathology, "Neutrophilic cholangitis associated with intracholangiocytic ", 3009858261449082, https://doi.org/10.1177/03009858261449082 ----- To suggest improvements or report problems please write to theabstractpodcast.enquiry@gmail.com 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.

  11. May 10

    SA internal medicine, May 10th 2026

    SA internal medicine: 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: • (00:00:52) Kaplan and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists Hookworm Task Force review on best practices for diagnosis and treatment of multidrug-resistant hookworms.", 1-9, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.02.0094 ----- • (00:02:08) 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.", 1-9, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.01.0045 ----- • (00:03:34) Kook, Journal of feline medicine and surgery, "EXPRESS: Longitudinal comparison of serum pancreatic lipase activity and pancreatic lipase immunoreactivity with clinical signs in cats with suspicion of pancreatitis.", 1098612X261451449, https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X261451449 ----- • (00:05:02) Schlachet and colleagues, Parasitology international, "Pleural effusion associated with Strongyloides stercoralis hyperinfection in a splenectomised dog.", Vol 114, pp. 103293, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.parint.2026.103293 ----- • (00:06:22) Moritz and colleagues, Tierarztliche Praxis. Ausgabe K, Kleintiere/Heimtiere, "Hypoxia-inducible factor prolyl hydroxylase inhibitor as a new therapeutic option for treating anemia in feline chronic kidney disease.", https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2827-1221 ----- • (00:07:44) Laçin and colleagues, Veterinary immunology and immunopathology, "Anti-inflammatory effects of Saccharomyces boulardii treatment in dogs naturally infected with canine parvovirus.", Vol 298, pp. 111128, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetimm.2026.111128 ----- To suggest improvements or report problems please write to theabstractpodcast.enquiry@gmail.com 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.

  12. May 3

    SA internal medicine, May 3rd 2026

    SA internal medicine: 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: • (00:10:21) Coyne and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Use of a veterinary therapeutic renal diet in cats with early chronic kidney disease is associated with slower disease progression and improved survival.", Vol 264, pp. 590-598, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.10.0665 ----- • (00:11:58) Toresson and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Repeated fecal microbiota transplantation in dogs with chronic enteropathy can decrease disease activity and corticosteroid usage.", Vol 264, pp. 571-580, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.08.0563 ----- • (00:14:58) Hughes and colleagues, Australian veterinary journal, "Two cases of Ehrlichia canis acquired locally in Victoria.", Vol 104, pp. 311-315, https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.70065 ----- • (00:16:14) Jung and colleagues, The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne, "Successful hemodialysis treatment of suspected acorn toxicosis in a Bedlington terrier.", Vol 67, pp. 516-520, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42095174/ ----- • (00:13:35) Emming and colleagues, The Veterinary record, "Evaluation of thyroglobulin autoantibodies in dogs at the time of diagnosis of hypoadrenocorticism and during treatment.", https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.70622 ----- • (00:01:03) Bugbee and colleagues, Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association, "2026 AAHA Diabetes Management Guidelines for Cats.", Vol 62, pp. 65-93, https://doi.org/10.5326/JAAHA-MS-7572 ----- • (00:02:20) Courtney and colleagues, Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association, "Primary Immune Thrombocytopenia in 17 Cats: A Case Series.", Vol 62, pp. 115-122, https://doi.org/10.5326/JAAHA-MS-7525 ----- • (00:03:40) Pakhawala and colleagues, Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association, "Romiplostim Use in Pancytopenia Secondary to Azathioprine Overdose in a Dog.", Vol 62, pp. 123-126, https://doi.org/10.5326/JAAHA-MS-7513 ----- • (00:04:56) Mealey and colleagues, Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association, "Ilunocitinib-Induced Pancytopenia in an Australian Shepherd Dog with the MDR1 Mutation.", Vol 62, pp. 127-130, https://doi.org/10.5326/JAAHA-MS-7552 ----- • Webb and colleagues, The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice, "Navigating the Diagnostic Continuum: Feline Lymphoplasmacytic Enteritis and Low-Grade Intestinal T-cell Lymphoma.", Vol 56, pp. 681-695, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvsm.2026.01.007 ----- • (00:17:22) Suchodolski and colleagues, The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice, "Microbiome Modulation in Veterinary Medicine: From Diet to Fecal Microbiota Transplantation.", Vol 56, pp. 619-632, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvsm.2026.01.009 ----- • Jablonski, The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice, "Emerging Concepts in the Understanding and Treatment of Canine Protein-Losing Enteropathy.", Vol 56, pp. 715-729, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvsm.2026.01.011 ----- • Grady and colleagues, The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice, "Subclinical Canine Chronic Enteropathy: Early Detection and Prevention is the Key to Cure.", Vol 56, pp. 549-561, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvsm.2026.01.003 ----- • (00:08:45) Mendoza-White and colleagues, Veterinary clinical pathology, "Analytical Validation of an Automated Point-of-Care Immunoassay for the Measurement of Canine Pancreatic Lipase Immunoreactivity Concentration (Vcheck cPL 2.0).", https://doi.org/10.1111/vcp.70106 ----- • (00:07:22) Wehber and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "A Retrospective Case Series Reporting the Clinical Efficacy and Adverse Events of Oclacitinib Administration for Skin Disease in 238 Cats.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70077 ----- • (00:06:07) Chaves and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "Effects of proximal femoral fixation method and joint angulation on simulated muscle forces in a canine limb press model.", Vol 55, pp. 828-836, https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70080 ----- To suggest improvements or report problems please write to theabstractpodcast.enquiry@gmail.com 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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