SA internal medicine: 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: • (00:01:00) Severac and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Most cats with a spinal fracture or luxation recover locomotion within 8 weeks of surgery.", 1-8, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.05.0331 ----- • (00:02:13) 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.", Vol 264, pp. 1314-1324, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.03.0178 ----- • (00:03:43) 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.", Vol 264, pp. 1-10, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.03.0218 ----- • (00:04:58) Tollefson and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Ultrasonographic features of gastric mucosal hypertrophy in dogs receiving chronic omeprazole: a retrospective case series.", Vol 264, pp. 1-7, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.04.0297 ----- • (00:06:14) Beard and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "High rates of morbidity and mortality in dogs with physiologic degloving injuries.", Vol 264, pp. 1-9, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.03.0164 ----- • (00:07:32) 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 ----- • (00:08:54) 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.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.06.0255 ----- • (00:10:18) 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.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.05.0230 ----- • (00:11:36) 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 ----- • (00:12:57) 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.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.04.0188 ----- • (00:14:19) Kong and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Hind limb extensor muscle activation timing during trotting in Beagles shows limb-specific variability and can be referenced to kinematic events swing vertical moment and stance vertical moment.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.02.0046 ----- • (00:15:41) Rollins and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Portable blood glucose meters do not reliably detect hypoglycemia in ferrets (Mustela putorius furo) compared with a point-of-care chemistry analyzer.", 1-8, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.05.0224 ----- • (00:17:12) Bollaert and colleagues, Australian veterinary journal, "The benefits of multidisciplinary collaboration in the successful management of two complex feline cases.", Vol 104, pp. 710-718, https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.70083 ----- • (00:18:43) 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 ----- • (00:20:09) Braz and colleagues, The Veterinary record, "Urinary symmetric dimethylarginine: A promising biomarker for acute kidney injury in dogs with pyometra.", Vol 199, pp. e337-e344, https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.70733 ----- • (00:21:24) Bekarer and colleagues, The Veterinary record, "Alterations in trace element homeostasis in dogs with parvoviral enteritis.", https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.71215 ----- • (00:22:47) 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 ----- • (00:24:12) Kumar and colleagues, 3 Biotech, "Elucidation of the biochemical properties of a partially purified Serratia marcescens SP6 serratiopeptidase with anti-biofilm efficacy.", Vol 16, pp. 433, https://doi.org/10.1007/s13205-026-05063-9 ----- • (00:25:27) Southwell and colleagues, Domestic animal endocrinology, "Metabolic and endocrine modulation of the gut-adipose tissue axis via pro-, pre-, and postbiotics in overweight dogs: A systematic review.", Vol 97, pp. 107044, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.domaniend.2026.107044 ----- • (00:26:50) Wiesner and colleagues, Domestic animal endocrinology, "Quantification of total T4, T3, and reverse T3 in canine serum using UPLC-MS/MS: Analytical validation, reference intervals, and method comparison with traditional chemiluminescence immunoassays.", Vol 97, pp. 107024, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.domaniend.2026.107024 ----- • (00:28:17) 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 ----- • (00:29:36) Yoo and colleagues, Drug delivery and translational research, "A multi-compartment pulsatile drug delivery system for sequential release: in vitro and in vivo evaluation.", Vol 16, pp. 3804-3816, https://doi.org/10.1007/s13346-026-02071-3 ----- • (00:30:50) 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 ----- • (00:32:15) Wu and colleagues, Hepatology (Baltimore, Md.), "Reciprocal cross-species infection potential of human and domestic cat hepatitis B viruses.", https://doi.org/10.1097/HEP.0000000000001877 ----- • (00:33:36) Buckell and colleagues, JAC-antimicrobial resistance, "Understanding veterinarians' antibiotic choices and eliciting acceptable non-inferiority margins for randomized trials: a multi-country study.", Vol 8, pp. dlag207, https://doi.org/10.1093/jacamr/dlag207 ----- • (00:35:03) Chakravarti and colleagues, Journal of bioscience and bioengineering, "Transforming Curcuma longa leaf waste into cellulose scaffolds.", Vol 142, pp. 395-406, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbiosc.2026.06.006 ----- • (00:36:17) de Vargas and colleagues, Journal of comparative pathology, "Hepatic lipogranulomas in canine visceral leishmaniasis: Morphological and immunohistochemical characterization using IBA-1 and MAC387.", Vol 230, pp. 32-37, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcpa.2026.09.002 ----- • (00:37:34) Han and colleagues, Journal of ethnopharmacology, "Analysis of molecular events triggered by furanocoumarins in Psoralea corylifolia L. via reactive metabolites and protein adducts.", 122460, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2026.122460 ----- • (00:38:50) Wetzels and colleagues, Journal of feline medicine and surgery, "EXPRESS: Modified transcanal perendoscopic myringotomy and septotomy technique for cats with otitis media - a retrospective study of 38 cats.", 1098612X261495714, https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X261495714 ----- • (00:40:10) Khutwada and colleagues, Journal of microbiological methods, "Aptamer-functionalized silver nanoparticle pre-analytical enrichment integrated with loop-mediated isothermal amplification for improved detection of pathogenic Leptospira interrogans.", Vol 249, pp. 107677, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mimet.2026.107677 ----- • (00:41:33) de Moraes and colleagues, Microbial pathogenesis, "Competitive interactions between canine-derived lactic acid bacteria and Klebsiella michiganensis: Implications for probiotic potential in canine cystitis.", Vol 219, pp. 108729, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.micpath.2026.108729 ----- • (00:42:51) 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 ----- • (00:44:11) Lopes and colleagues, Preventive veterinary medicine, "Environmental and management drivers of gastrointestinal nematodes in shelter dogs across mainland Portugal revealed by ecological niche modelling.", Vol 255, pp. 106962, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prevetmed.2026.106962 ----- • (00:45:31) 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 ----- • (00:46:54) 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.", Vol 37, pp. 735-744, https://doi.org/10.1111/vde.70092 ----- • (00:48:14) Scarampella and colleagues, Veterinary dermatology, "Dermoscopic Features of Calcinosis Cutis in 12
