The Abstract Podcast: SA internal medicine

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.

  1. 1d ago

    SA internal medicine, September 13th 2026

    SA internal medicine: September 13th 2026 (abstracts published between 6th September and 12th September 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:03:29) Cazer and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Cefovecin selects for higher-level and more persistent antimicrobial resistance among gastrointestinal Escherichia coli in some cats compared to amoxicillin-clavulanic acid in an observational longitudinal study.", 1-11, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.03.0235 ----- • (00:06:23) Rocha and colleagues, Brazilian journal of microbiology : [publication of the Brazilian Society for Microbiology], "Lactic acid bacteria, potentially probiotic, in whole-grain pet biscuits: survival and technological potential of millet-based formulations (Pennisetum glaucum).", 57, https://doi.org/10.1007/s42770-026-02091-8 ----- • (00:05:06) Hartmann and colleagues, Journal of comparative pathology, "Gross and histopathologic characterization of feline cystitis.", Vol 230, pp. 6-15, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcpa.2026.09.003 ----- • (00:00:44) Barenas and colleagues, Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001), "Recurrent Neurologic Signs After Hemodialysis for Phenobarbital and Zonisamide Intoxication in a Dog.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.70158 ----- • (00:02:02) Konno and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "Intraoperative cholangiography during open cholecystectomy in 73 dogs with benign gallbladder disease.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70157 ----- 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. Sep 6

    SA internal medicine, September 6th 2026

    SA internal medicine: September 6th 2026 (abstracts published between 30th August and 5th September 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:04:53) 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.", Vol 264, pp. 1143-1151, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.01.0045 ----- • (00:06:10) Jessen and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Increased serum amyloid A and urinary kidney injury marker-1 concentrations in cats with pyelonephritis: a diagnostic accuracy study.", Vol 67, pp. 810-821, https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70140 ----- • (00:07:19) Allerton and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Clinical benefit of faecal microbiota transplantation administered via a single retention enema as an adjunctive treatment in dogs with chronic enteropathy: a randomised controlled trial.", Vol 67, pp. 798-809, https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70137 ----- • (00:08:39) Taylor and colleagues, Journal of feline medicine and surgery, "2026 iCatCare consensus guidelines on the diagnosis and management of chronic kidney disease in cats.", Vol 28, pp. 1098612X261466553, https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X261466553 ----- • (00:03:35) Spillane and colleagues, Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001), "Serum Baclofen Concentrations in Four Dogs With Baclofen Toxicosis Treated With In-Series Carbon Hemoperfusion and Hemodialysis.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.70160 ----- • (00:00:50) Lai and colleagues, Journal of veterinary internal medicine, "Post-marketing safety monitoring of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors for diabetes in cats: a pharmacovigilance study based on the FDA ADAE database.", 40, https://doi.org/10.1093/jvimsj/aalag193 ----- • (00:02:11) Da Silva and colleagues, Journal of veterinary internal medicine, "Evaluation of basal cortisol and the adrenocorticotropic hormone stimulation test in 982 dogs undergoing investigation for hypoadrenocorticism.", 40, https://doi.org/10.1093/jvimsj/aalag188 ----- 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. Aug 30

    SA internal medicine, August 30th 2026

    SA internal medicine: 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: • (00:02:14) Rudinsky and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Poorly concentrated urine is associated with an increased risk of developing chronic kidney disease in apparently healthy cats.", 1-6, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.05.0335 ----- • (00:03:32) Shin and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Carbon hemoperfusion markedly reduces serum meloxicam concentrations in dogs with meloxicam toxicosis.", 1-9, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.06.0265 ----- • (00:04:42) Li and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Impact of Needle-to-Suture Ratio and Suture Diameter on Acute Leakage Pressure in an Ex Vivo Canine Jejunal Enterotomy Model.", 106848, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106848 ----- • (00:05:44) Gomes and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Comparison of coproparasitological diagnoses in cats: evaluation of techniques and their combinations.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70192 ----- • (00:08:11) Park and colleagues, International journal of stem cells, "Optimization of a Canine Colon Organoid Platform for Modeling Intestinal Injury and Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Mediated Regeneration.", https://doi.org/10.15283/ijsc26011 ----- • (00:06:55) Immonen and colleagues, Journal of feline medicine and surgery, "EXPRESS: Colonization of Helicobacter Species and Associated Gastritis in Cats with Gastrointestinal disease: a Cross-Sectional Study on 154 Cases.", 1098612X261485559, https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X261485559 ----- • (00:01:00) Sato and colleagues, Veterinary clinical pathology, "Acute Myeloid Leukemia With Suspected Basophilic Differentiation in a Cat Negative for Feline Leukemia Virus.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vcp.70148 ----- 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. Aug 23

    SA internal medicine, August 23rd 2026

    SA internal medicine: 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: • (00:02:29) de Macêdo and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Effects of caloric restriction and different diet types on weight loss, metabolic profile and behavior of overweight and obese dogs.", 106845, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106845 ----- • (00:03:55) Carrasco and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Underlying causes of thrombocytopenia in dogs from a Mediterranean mixed primary and referral hospital in Barcelona: a retrospective cross-sectional study of 266 cases.", 106839, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106839 ----- • (00:08:03) Thongmeesee and colleagues, Comparative immunology, microbiology and infectious diseases, "Molecular epidemiology and multilocus characterization of canine hemoplasmas in Thailand reveal the first 23S rRNA gene sequences of 'Candidatus Mycoplasma haematoparvum'.", Vol 129, pp. 102514, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cimid.2026.102514 ----- • (00:06:46) Broughton and colleagues, Journal of animal science, "Effects of a Mushroom-Based β-Glucan Blend on the Gastrointestinal Health and Immune Function of Healthy Adult Cats.", https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skag259 ----- • (00:05:12) Knies and colleagues, Journal of feline medicine and surgery, "EXPRESS: Agreement between point-of-care and external reference laboratory RT-qPCR testing for feline coronavirus in cats with suspected feline infectious peritonitis.", 1098612X261483596, https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X261483596 ----- • (00:09:24) Komiya and colleagues, The Journal of veterinary medical science, "A dog with suspected hypothalamic hypoadrenocorticism classified by corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH) testing.", https://doi.org/10.1292/jvms.26-0056 ----- • (00:01:02) Hanford and colleagues, Veterinary and comparative oncology, "Toxicity of Cytarabine Intravenous Constant Rate Infusion in Cats With Lymphoma.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vco.70107 ----- 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. Aug 16

    SA internal medicine, August 16th 2026

    SA internal medicine: 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: • (00:06:01) Peker and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Systemic oxidative stress, selected nonenzymatic exogenous and endogenous antioxidants, and hematologic and biochemical alterations in bitches with pyometra.", 1-10, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.06.0255 ----- • (00:07:15) Moxon and colleagues, The Veterinary record, "Randomised controlled trial finds no evidence that a synbiotic improves health in assistance dog puppies.", Vol 199, pp. e155-e167, https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.70336 ----- • (00:08:27) Yanes and colleagues, Journal of animal science, "A randomized, double-blinded trial to evaluate two therapeutic foods as adjunctive therapies in dogs with environmental and/or food induced atopic dermatitis.", https://doi.org/10.1093/jas/skag251 ----- • (00:03:24) de Witt Curtius and colleagues, Journal of feline medicine and surgery, "EXPRESS: Renal Health in Cats with Feline Infectious Peritonitis treated with GS-441524: Baseline Findings and Longitudinal Effects.", 1098612X261480355, https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X261480355 ----- • (00:01:03) Knopf and colleagues, Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001), "Causes and Outcome of Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome in Dogs: An Observational Study of 172 Cases.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.70143 ----- • (00:02:17) Richter and colleagues, Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001), "Retrospective Characterization of Clot Waveform Analysis in Canine Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia Using the Turbidimetric ACL-TOP 300 Analyzer (2018-2022): 35 Cases.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.70145 ----- • (00:04:44) Kelly and colleagues, Veterinary clinical pathology, "Laboratory Changes Supporting a Diagnosis of Immune-Mediated Anemia in Cats With Initial Suspicion of Progressive Feline Leukemia Virus.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vcp.70137 ----- 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. Aug 9

    SA internal medicine, August 9th 2026

    SA internal medicine: 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: • (00:03:27) Jing and colleagues, Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy, "Imipramine inhibits feline infectious peritonitis virus infection by targeting host cholesterol metabolism via NPC1.", Vol 70, pp. e0186625, https://doi.org/10.1128/aac.01866-25 ----- • (00:04:53) Takano and colleagues, Archives of virology, "Detection of feline kobuvirus in filtered fecal inocula and molecular epidemiological characterization of feline kobuvirus in Japan.", 171, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00705-026-06708-z ----- • (00:06:19) Goudarzi and colleagues, Immunopharmacology and immunotoxicology, "Quinic acid attenuates cisplatin-induced acute kidney injury by modulating inflammatory cytokines, oxidative stress, apoptosis, and the Nrf2/HO-1/NQO1 pathway in rats.", 1-11, https://doi.org/10.1080/08923973.2026.2705914 ----- • (00:07:41) Yılmaz Kocaman and colleagues, Journal of molecular histology, "Quercetin and hesperidin attenuate cyclophosphamide-induced renal injury in rats.", 57, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10735-026-10933-w ----- • (00:01:03) Angles and colleagues, Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001), "Severe Gastrointestinal Disease in a Dog Presenting With Hypoadrenocorticism-Like Electrolyte Derangements Due to Protothecosis.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.70136 ----- • (00:09:00) Selent and colleagues, Microbiology spectrum, "Evaluation of the PA-100 AST system (Sysmex) for point-of-care analysis of bacteriuria and antibiotic susceptibility testing in dogs and cats.", Vol 14, pp. e0081126, https://doi.org/10.1128/spectrum.00811-26 ----- • (00:10:38) Jiang and colleagues, Microbiology spectrum, "Differential immune responses to SFTSV Gn and Gc mRNA vaccines in mice and dogs.", Vol 14, pp. e0360325, https://doi.org/10.1128/spectrum.03603-25 ----- • (00:11:55) Kumar and colleagues, Molecular biology reports, "Molecular investigation and genomic profiling of Anaplasma platys and Ehrlichia canis infections in dogs from Punjab, India.", 53, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11033-026-12529-9 ----- • (00:13:25) Koç and colleagues, Urolithiasis, "Protective effects of Rhus coriaria L. fruit extract against experimental calcium oxalate nephrolithiasis via modulation of oxidative stress and renal injury.", 54, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00240-026-02032-y ----- • (00:02:14) Mansano and colleagues, Veterinary clinical pathology, "Reliability of Reagent Strips in Veterinary Medicine: A Critical Evaluation of pH and Urinary Density in Dogs using Statistical Modeling.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vcp.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. Aug 2

    SA internal medicine, August 2nd 2026

    SA internal medicine: 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: • (00:04:16) Ford-Hrymak and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Increased dietary fiber intake improves fecal and clinical activity scores in dogs with chronic enteropathy.", Vol 264, pp. 1060-1066, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.25.12.0868 ----- • (00:05:41) Herrera and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Clinically important abnormalities are common in senior cats perceived to be healthy by owners.", 1-10, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.04.0326 ----- • (00:07:02) Sabetti and colleagues, Research in veterinary science, "Peripheral blood eosinophilia in dogs and cats: A cross-sectional study on prevalence, seasonality, and endoparasite infections in a referral hospital population.", Vol 208, pp. 106266, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rvsc.2026.106266 ----- • (00:08:36) Garner and colleagues, Stem cells and development, "Long-Term Survival, Illness Severity, and Time-to-Treatment Analysis in Dogs with Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia Following Intravenous Allogeneic Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy: A Multicohort Follow-Up Study.", Vol 35, pp. 310-318, https://doi.org/10.1177/15473287261467226 ----- • (00:01:10) 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.", Vol 37, pp. 557-566, https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70077 ----- • (00:10:06) 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 ----- • (00:11:26) Pati and colleagues, Veterinary parasitology, "Comparative therapeutic efficacy of Artesunate-Atovaquone-Azithromycin and Doxycycline-Clindamycin-Metronidazole regimens in dogs naturally infected with Babesia gibsoni.", Vol 346, pp. 110830, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetpar.2026.110830 ----- • (00:02:49) Gibson and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "Comparison between a laparoscopic articulating needle driver with standard laparoscopic instrumentation for total laparoscopic gastropexy in dogs.", Vol 55, pp. 1113-1121, https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70094 ----- 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. Jul 26

    SA internal medicine, July 26th 2026

    SA internal medicine: 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: • (00:04:12) Hanifeh and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Clinical trial reveals limited clinical and microbiome effects following oral fecal microbiota transplantation in dogs with chronic enteropathy responsive to tylosin.", 1-11, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.03.0178 ----- • (00:05:39) Garrett and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Echinococcus species in North America: an increasing concern for domestic animals, wildlife, and humans.", 1-9, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.04.0328 ----- • (00:06:51) Dodig and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Owners' perspective on using a continuous glucose monitoring system with their diabetic pet.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70165 ----- • (00:14:18) Zhang and colleagues, Applied biochemistry and biotechnology, "Model-Guided Optimization of a Low-Serum Medium for Madin-Darby Canine Kidney Cells Using a Kolmogorov-Arnold Network and Bayesian Optimization.", https://doi.org/10.1007/s12010-026-05846-z ----- • (00:13:03) Sealey and colleagues, Clinical microbiology and infection : the official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, "Similarities between antibiotic-resistant Escherichia coli from raw meat, commercial raw dog food and those causing extraintestinal human infections: a contemporaneous geographically focussed genomic epidemiology study.", https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cmi.2026.07.022 ----- • (00:09:37) Yuki and colleagues, Journal of comparative pathology, "Lymphoma in a cat involving the gastrointestinal tract and testes bilaterally: a diagnostic challenge in clinical practice.", Vol 229, pp. 9-12, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcpa.2026.06.007 ----- • (00:01:44) Karra and colleagues, Journal of feline medicine and surgery, "EXPRESS: Serial measurement of serum pancreatic lipase immunoreactivity and trypsin-like immunoreactivity concentrations in cats with chronic enteropathy", 1098612X261472195, https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X261472195 ----- • (00:00:15) Fumero-Hernández and colleagues, Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001), "Modified Manual Therapeutic Plasma Exchange Technique as a Successful Treatment for Postattenuation Neurological Signs (PANS) in a Dog.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.70144 ----- • (00:08:15) KuKanich and colleagues, Journal of veterinary pharmacology and therapeutics, "Trimethoprim Urine Excretion and Its Potential for Treating Canine Urinary Tract Infections.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jvp.70100 ----- • (00:03:02) Lang and colleagues, Veterinary clinical pathology, "Case Report: T-Lymphoblastic Leukemia in a Dog With Erythrophagia.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vcp.70117 ----- • (00:10:45) Caye and colleagues, Veterinary research communications, "First report of gasless laparoscopy for the treatment of severe ectopic dioctophymosis in a puppy.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11420-z ----- • (00:11:51) Oliveira and colleagues, Veterinary research communications, "Antimicrobial resistance profiles of bacterial pathogens from feline urinary tract infections in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11415-w ----- 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

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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.

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