The Abstract Podcast: Veterinary neurology

A weekly AI-generated review of the latest PubMed literature in Veterinary neurology. 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. 5d ago

    Veterinary neurology, October 4th 2026

    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

  2. Sep 27

    Veterinary neurology, September 27th 2026

    Veterinary neurology: September 27th 2026 (abstracts published between 20th September and 26th September 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:01:02) Musteata and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Quantitative electroencephalographic comparison of intranasal midazolam, intranasal saline, and intrarectal diazepam in healthy dogs: A two-session, fixed-order pilot study.", Vol 320, pp. 106894, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106894 ----- • (00:02:56) Bitoun and colleagues, Journal of feline medicine and surgery, "EXPRESS: Meningiomas in four cats with pseudocystic fluid accumulation including one microcystic meningioma.", 1098612X261494688, https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X261494688 ----- • (00:04:27) Lu and colleagues, The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice, "Diagnosing Thoracic Limb Lameness in Dogs.", https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvsm.2026.06.009 ----- • (00:05:59) Bourbour and colleagues, Environmental pollution (Barking, Essex : 1987), "Patterns of bromethalin exposure and toxicosis in California mammals across a shifting rodenticide use landscape.", 129245, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2026.129245 ----- 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. Sep 20

    Veterinary neurology, September 20th 2026

    Veterinary neurology: September 20th 2026 (abstracts published between 13th September and 19th September 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:49) Gardiner and colleagues, Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001), "Management of Severe Bromethalin Toxicosis in a Dog, Including the Use of Prolonged Hemodiafiltration Therapy.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.70165 ----- • (00:02:07) Mealey and colleagues, Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001), "Management of Eprinomectin Neurotoxicosis in Cats.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.70164 ----- • (00:03:22) Janzen and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "Trial of erythropoietin and platelet rich plasma as adjunctive treatment in dogs with paraplegia and absent pan perception after thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusion and surgical decompression: A clinical pilot study.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70158 ----- • (00:04:46) Jeong and colleagues, Veterinary surgery : VS, "Complete surgical excision of a type V-variant dermoid sinus (V/VI overlap) associated with spina bifida in a Shiba Inu dog: A case report.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.70153 ----- • (00:05:57) Baert and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Evidence of neuronal loss and granule cell axon reorganization in the dentate gyrus of cats with temporal lobe epilepsy-like seizures.", 1-7, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.06.0275 ----- • (00:07:29) Spencer-Taylor and colleagues, The Veterinary record, "Spontaneous vocalisation as a presenting clinical sign in dogs: An association with cervical localisation and intervertebral disc disease.", Vol 199, pp. e272-e277, https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.70222 ----- 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. Sep 13

    Veterinary neurology, September 13th 2026

    Veterinary neurology: 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: • (00:07:04) Vitor de Campos Roeder and colleagues, Acta veterinaria Hungarica, "Ingestion of high-pressure hose fragments and their possible association with a suspected toxic syndrome in two African lions (Panthera leo).", https://doi.org/10.1556/004.2026.01294 ----- • (00:04:32) Wang and colleagues, Advanced healthcare materials, "An Injectable Low-Swelling and Mechanically Robust Bioadhesive Sealant for Sutureless Watertight Dural Repair.", e71696, https://doi.org/10.1002/adhm.71696 ----- • (00:00:46) 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 ----- • (00:05:42) Beckwith-Cohen and colleagues, Molecular therapy. Advances, "Gene therapy induces synaptic ribbon maturation, synaptogenesis and vision recovery in an adult dog model of retinal degeneration.", Vol 34, pp. 201782, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.omta.2026.201782 ----- • (00:08:32) Fournier and colleagues, Neuroscience and biobehavioral reviews, "Toward an evolutionary and syndromic psychiatry: Dogs as a comparative model for the neuroscience of psychopathology.", Vol 191, pp. 106960, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neubiorev.2026.106960 ----- • (00:02:09) Dejene and colleagues, Scientific reports, "Epidemiological analysis of brain tumours in dogs in Australia between 1994 and 2024.", 16, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-64461-4 ----- • (00:03:22) Freisleben and colleagues, Veterinary research communications, "Modified scalp block and total intravenous anesthesia for frontal craniotomy in a dog with a meningioma: a technical case report.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11502-y ----- 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. Sep 6

    Veterinary neurology, September 6th 2026

    Veterinary neurology: 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: • (00:00:47) Fulton and colleagues, Journal of veterinary internal medicine, "A SINE-like insertion in intron 13 of the ATP7A gene is associated with a mild form of Menkes-like disease in a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.", 40, https://doi.org/10.1093/jvimsj/aalag200 ----- • (00:02:06) Boyd and colleagues, Journal of veterinary internal medicine, "Phenotypic features of paroxysmal dyskinesia in Dachshund dogs: 62 cases (2017-2025).", 40, https://doi.org/10.1093/jvimsj/aalag195 ----- • (00:03:27) Kurihara and colleagues, Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association, "Assessment of MR-Induced Heating Effects in Four Common Veterinary Implants at 1.5 and 3.0 T: A Phantom Study.", Vol 67, pp. e70229, https://doi.org/10.1111/vru.70229 ----- • (00:04:44) Cohen and colleagues, Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association, "Occipital Bone Angiomatosis and Chronic Subdural Hematoma Causing Severe Cerebellar and Brainstem Compression and Obstructive Hydrocephalus in a Young Adult Cat.", Vol 67, pp. e70227, https://doi.org/10.1111/vru.70227 ----- • (00:10:44) Poacher and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Comparison of owner-reported recurrent clinical signs of thoracolumbar disk herniation following multiple chondroitinase ABC intradiskal injections or routine surgical management.", Vol 264, pp. 1152-1157, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.01.0005 ----- • (00:12:13) Theiss and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Cervical spinal cord compression may affect anesthetic recovery quality and seizure incidence in horses after myelography.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.02.0072 ----- • (00:05:50) Weber and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Calcitonin gene-related peptide concentration in cerebrospinal fluid and serum in horses affected by trigeminal-mediated headshaking.", Vol 58, pp. 1207-1216, https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70139 ----- • (00:13:27) Comesaña and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Prevalence, risk factors, and outcome of acute thoracic and lumbar myelopathies in non-chondrodystrophic dogs.", Vol 320, pp. 106871, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106871 ----- • (00:15:55) Vila Cabaleiro and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Non-rim-enhancing intracranial abscess in a cat confirmed by MRI and histopathology.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70193 ----- • (00:14:40) Paterson and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Generalised absence seizures in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels presenting with paroxysms: eight cases (2016-2025).", Vol 67, pp. 822-829, https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70141 ----- • (00:16:52) 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.", Vol 67, pp. 847-853, https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70139 ----- • (00:19:17) Campos and colleagues, Brazilian journal of veterinary medicine, "Ventral stabilization of C1-C2 with additional fixation of C3 using screws and polymethylmethacrylate in a toy breed dog with atlantoaxial instability.", Vol 48, pp. e008726, https://doi.org/10.29374/2527-2179.bjvm008726 ----- • (00:20:23) do Nascimento and colleagues, Comparative immunology, microbiology and infectious diseases, "Alphavirus madariaga-associated encephalomyelitis in equines from the Brazilian Pantanal reveals arbovirus circulation in a peri-urban environment.", Vol 129, pp. 102500, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cimid.2026.102500 ----- • (00:17:59) Ledesma Fernandez and colleagues, Pain, "Deep FLASH-seq profiling of purified canine sensory neurons uncovers species-specific signatures relevant to pain and itch.", https://doi.org/10.1097/j.pain.0000000000004102 ----- • (00:07:12) 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.", Vol 24, pp. 601-610, https://doi.org/10.1111/vco.70081 ----- • (00:09:47) Daudén and colleagues, Veterinary clinical pathology, "Eosinophilic Cerebrospinal Fluid Pleocytosis in A Dog With Hypertrophic Pachymeningitis and Generalized Eosinophilic Disease.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vcp.70142 ----- • (00:21:35) Choo and colleagues, Veterinary medicine and science, "Severe Hypernatraemia Secondary to Adipsia Associated With a Pituitary Macroadenoma in a Dog: A Case Report.", Vol 12, pp. e71187, https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.71187 ----- • (00:22:43) Gazzano and colleagues, Veterinary medicine international, "Circulating pTau181 and Genomic Background in Dogs: A Pilot Study on Neurobiological Aging.", Vol 2026, pp. 7159552, https://doi.org/10.1155/vmi/7159552 ----- • (00:08:31) Markbordee and colleagues, Veterinary pathology, "Histological and ultrastructural analysis of regional variations in Negri bodies with inner bodies in naturally infected rabid dogs.", Vol 63, pp. 893-905, https://doi.org/10.1177/03009858261441529 ----- 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 30

    Veterinary neurology, August 30th 2026

    Veterinary neurology: 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: • (00:03:44) du Preez and colleagues, Australian veterinary journal, "Three-dimensional printed dorsal occipitocervical fixation in a dog with atlantoaxial instability and concurrent incomplete ossification of the atlas.", https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.70133 ----- • (00:01:05) Törnqvist and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "A low dose of dexmedetomidine reduces behavioral activity and visual attention to aggressive faces in dogs.", Vol 320, pp. 106840, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106840 ----- • (00:05:01) Badger and colleagues, Preventive veterinary medicine, "Veterinary and industry perspectives on the emergence of Japanese encephalitis in Australian swine herds.", Vol 256, pp. 106992, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2026.106992 ----- • (00:02:23) Cordeau and colleagues, The Journal of neuroscience : the official journal of the Society for Neuroscience, "Selection and Learning Shape Communication Networks in the Dog Brain.", 46, https://doi.org/10.1523/JNEUROSCI.2174-25.2026 ----- • (00:06:17) Quattrini, The Veterinary clinics of North America. Equine practice, "Magnesium Dysregulation.", https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cveq.2026.07.007 ----- • (00:07:33) Salvaggiulo and colleagues, Veterinaria italiana, "Highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) in domestic cats: epidemiology, clinical manifestations, and One Health implication.", 62, https://doi.org/10.12834/VetIt.4040.41131.2 ----- 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 23

    Veterinary neurology, August 23rd 2026

    Veterinary neurology: 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: • (00:00:53) Boesch and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Epidural 0.125% ropivacaine is safe but insufficient for induced tibiotarsal joint pain.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70298 ----- • (00:02:24) Zayed and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Mesenchymal stem cells in veterinary clinical practice: Evidence from naturally occurring diseases.", 106837, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106837 ----- • (00:04:51) Audet and colleagues, Journal of neurophysiology, "Comparison of forelimb and hindlimb movements during treadmill and overground locomotion at different speeds in intact adult cats.", https://doi.org/10.1152/jn.00240.2026 ----- • (00:03:38) Fukushi and colleagues, Microbiology spectrum, "Equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy-associated mutations in equine herpesvirus 1 DNA polymerase confer the ability to replicate at elevated temperatures.", e0305525, https://doi.org/10.1128/spectrum.03055-25 ----- • (00:06:06) Müller and colleagues, PloS one, "Histomorphological and ultrastructural analysis of vibrissal follicle-sinus complexes in the dog (Canis lupus familiaris).", Vol 21, pp. e0355554, https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0355554 ----- 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. Aug 16

    Veterinary neurology, August 16th 2026

    Veterinary neurology: 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: • (00:01:00) Kessel and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Computed tomography- and magnetic resonance imaging-visible, patient-specific canine head phantom via 3-dimensional anatomy printing for neurosurgical training and biopsy planning: a proof of concept.", 1-10, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.03.0094 ----- • (00:09:07) Riaz and colleagues, Archives of virology, "Adaptation of wild-type rabies virus on vaccine producing cell line and its quantification by peroxidase-based immunostaining.", 171, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00705-026-06717-y ----- • (00:02:18) Chouinard and colleagues, Brain stimulation, "Cortical specificity matters: the importance of stimulating hindlimb representation for the recovery of skilled locomotion after severe spinal cord injury.", 103187, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.brs.2026.103187 ----- • (00:10:12) Affeldt and colleagues, Journal of virology, "Completion of the 5' end of the porcine teschovirus genome reveals a functional S-segment and enables reverse genetics.", e0103626, https://doi.org/10.1128/jvi.01036-26 ----- • (00:07:41) Cordeau and colleagues, The Journal of neuroscience : the official journal of the Society for Neuroscience, "Selection and learning shape communication networks in the dog brain.", https://doi.org/10.1523/JNEUROSCI.2174-25.2026 ----- • (00:06:22) Kazama and colleagues, The Journal of veterinary medical science, "Three consecutive cases of rhinocerebral mucormycosis in calves caused by Lichtheimia ramosa infection on a beef cattle farm.", https://doi.org/10.1292/jvms.26-0147 ----- • (00:03:48) Aoyama and colleagues, The Journal of veterinary medical science, "A case of feline aspergillosis with central nervous system involvement: clinical utility of cerebrospinal fluid PCR testing.", https://doi.org/10.1292/jvms.26-0216 ----- • (00:05:05) Hart and colleagues, Veterinary research communications, "Five cases of tremorgenic mycotoxicosis in dogs - clinical aspects and analytical methods.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11458-z ----- 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 Veterinary neurology. 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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