The Canadian veterinary journal. La revue veterinaire canadienne (CAN VET J)

Publications in this journal

• Article: Swine influenza test results from animal health laboratories in Canada

  Harold Kloeze, Shamir N. Mukhi, Soren Alexandersen
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  ABSTRACT: Due to its infrastructure and partnerships the Canadian Animal Health Surveillance Network was able to rapidly collect test results from 9 Canadian laboratories that were conducting primary testing for influenza on swine-origin samples, in response to the threat posed by the pandemic H1N1 influenza virus in 2009.
  The Canadian veterinary journal. La revue veterinaire canadienne 05/2013; 54:501-503.
• Article: Cerebellar granuloprival degeneration in an Australian kelpie and a Labrador retriever dog

  Jonathan Huska, Luis Gaitero, Heindrich N. Snyman, Robert A. Foster, Marti Pumarola, Sergio Rodenas
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  ABSTRACT: A 7-month-old Australian kelpie dog and a 14-month-old Labrador retriever dog were diagnosed with an uncommon form of cerebellar abiotrophy called cerebellar granuloprival degeneration. This was characterized by a loss of the granular neurons with relative sparing of the Purkinje neurons.
  The Canadian veterinary journal. La revue veterinaire canadienne 01/2013; 54(1):55–60.
• Article: Explanatory model of cattle death by starvation in Manitoba: Forensic evaluation.

  Terry L Whiting, Rosemary C Postey, Seylene T Chestley, Gustave C Wruck
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  ABSTRACT: Cattle death by starvation is a persistent annual event in Manitoba. Herds with more than 10% overwinter death loss are usually identified in the late winter or early spring. Field and postmortem findings suggest that there is complete mobilization of fat followed by inability to maintain adequate thermoregulation and death by cardiac arrest. Carcasses show only mild evidence of muscle catabolism and are in excellent preservation if located prior to or around the time of spring thaw. A forensic diagnosis of death by starvation-induced exposure can be made with a high level of confidence when considering field data, whole carcass appearance, and postmortem evaluation of residual fat stores.
  The Canadian veterinary journal. La revue veterinaire canadienne 11/2012; 53(11):1173-80.
• Article: "Convenience" euthanasia - A comment.

  Susan Robertson
  The Canadian veterinary journal. La revue veterinaire canadienne 11/2012; 53(11):1145.
• Article: Practices values fall.

  Darren Osborne
  The Canadian veterinary journal. La revue veterinaire canadienne 11/2012; 53(11):1225-7.
• Article: Necrotizing fasciitis caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius at a previously irradiated site in a dog.

  Monique N Mayer, Joseph E Rubin
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  ABSTRACT: A great Dane dog was presented with a small, superficial wound on the left tarsus that rapidly progressed to a large necrotic area. The dog had undergone radiation therapy in the left tarsal region 33 months previously. Necrotizing fasciitis was diagnosed on histopathological examination, and bacterial culture revealed methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius.
  The Canadian veterinary journal. La revue veterinaire canadienne 11/2012; 53(11):1207-10.
• Article: An unusual case of urinary incontinence in an intersex West Highland white terrier.

  Neil A Connery, Tim Spotswood
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  ABSTRACT: A 5-year-old neutered female West Highland white terrier dog was presented with a history of congenital urinary incontinence that had become refractory to medical management. Complex urogenital anomalies including urethrovestibular and vestibuloperineal fistulae with low vulvar position along with a penoclitoris were present. Vaginectomy with perineal urethral reconstruction resolved the incontinence.
  The Canadian veterinary journal. La revue veterinaire canadienne 11/2012; 53(11):1195-8.
• Article: Member wellness - the art of maintaining your sanity.

  Jim Fairles
  The Canadian veterinary journal. La revue veterinaire canadienne 11/2012; 53(11):1147-50.
• Article: "Convenience" euthanasia - A comment.

  Robert Moats
  The Canadian veterinary journal. La revue veterinaire canadienne 11/2012; 53(11):1145.
• Article: Infectious canine hepatitis associated with prednisone treatment.

  Valerie M Wong, Candace Marche, Elemir Simko
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  ABSTRACT: An 11-week-old, female Alaskan husky dog housed outdoors in the Yukon, Canada, was diagnosed with infectious canine hepatitis. The predisposing factors in this puppy for such a rare disease included inappropriate vaccination program, potential contact with endemic wildlife, and immunosuppression due to prednisone treatment.
  The Canadian veterinary journal. La revue veterinaire canadienne 11/2012; 53(11):1219-21.
• Article: Owner-perceived signs and veterinary diagnosis in 50 cases of feline osteoarthritis.

  Mary P Klinck, Diane Frank, Martin Guillot, Eric Troncy
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  ABSTRACT: Veterinarians contacted to identify cats diagnosed with osteoarthritis (OA) provided information on signalment, method of diagnosis, treatment and concurrent disease. Owners of 50 cats were interviewed to collect information on specific OA signs observed in the home, relating to mobility, self-maintenance, social and exploratory behavior, and activity and habits at diagnosis and after treatment. Mean age at diagnosis was 12 y; concurrent diseases were common (44%). Owner-reported abnormalities led to OA diagnosis in most cases; either as the primary finding (30%), or combined with abnormal physical examination or radiographic findings (64%). Owners frequently reported changes in mobility, particularly gait, jumping, and use of stairs. Oral or injectable disease-modifying osteoarthritis drugs were the most common treatments (71%). Feline OA diagnosis and therapeutic monitoring appear to rely heavily on owner-perceived signs; physical examination abnormalities may not be detected. Questioning of owners revealed various observable signs potentially useful in OA detection and monitoring.
  The Canadian veterinary journal. La revue veterinaire canadienne 11/2012; 53(11):1181-6.
• Article: Spontaneous intradural disc herniation with focal distension of the subarachnoid space in a dog.

  Itai Barnoon, Orit Chai, Itai Srugo, Dana Peeri, Lilach Konstantin, Ori Brenner, Merav H Shamir
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  ABSTRACT: Myelo-computed tomography of a paraparetic 14-year-old dog revealed subarachnoid distension with an intradural filling defect above the T13-L1 disc space. T12-L1 hemilaminectomy followed by durotomy allowed removal of a large piece of degenerated disc material that compressed the spinal parenchyma. Full return to function was achieved 10 days post-surgery. The distension was likely secondary to the intradural herniation, and is a rare and distinct finding.
  The Canadian veterinary journal. La revue veterinaire canadienne 11/2012; 53(11):1191-4.
• Article: Premature parturition, edema, and ascites in an alpaca infected with Anaplasma phagocytophilum.

  Stacy H Tinkler, Anna M Firshman, Leslie C Sharkey
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  ABSTRACT: An 8-year-old alpaca was presented for fever, anorexia, edema, ascites, and premature parturition. She was determined to have Anaplasma phagocytophilum infection based on positive blood polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and positive acute and convalescent serum titers. Antibiotics and supportive therapies were administered and the alpaca made a complete recovery.
  The Canadian veterinary journal. La revue veterinaire canadienne 11/2012; 53(11):1199-202.
• Article: Primary peri-aortic hemangiosarcoma in a dog.

  Justin Guinan, Anthony Fischetti, Ana Paula Garate, Serge Chalhoub
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  ABSTRACT: A 10-year-old intact male Norwich terrier dog was evaluated for progressive, intermittent increased respiratory effort. Thoracic radiographs, ultrasonography, and computed tomography were used to identify a caudodorsal thoracic extrapulmonary mass and the presence of pulmonary metastasis. Blood transfusion and stabilization measures were not successful and the patient died. Necropsy confirmed the origin of the mass to be the adventitial layer of the aorta and determined it to be hemangiosarcoma. This is a rare site for the primary lesion.
  The Canadian veterinary journal. La revue veterinaire canadienne 11/2012; 53(11):1214-8.
• Article: Granulomatous giant cell submandibular sialadenitis in a dog.

  Alejandro Pérez-Écija, José Carlos Estepa, Francisco Javier Mendoza
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  ABSTRACT: A 4-month-old dog was presented with a progressive swelling of the submandibular area. The history, course, cytological, and sialographic findings were consistent with an aseptic pyogranulomatous sialadenitis with concurrent duct blockage. This rare entity, responsive to medical treatment, appears to be similar to the granulomatous giant cell sialadenitis of humans.
  The Canadian veterinary journal. La revue veterinaire canadienne 11/2012; 53(11):1211-3.
• Article: Ultrasound-guided percutaneous antegrade pyelography with computed tomography for the diagnosis of spontaneous partial ureteral rupture in a dog.

  Swan Specchi, Giuseppe Lacava, Marc-André d'Anjou, Eric Zini, Edoardo Auriemma
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  ABSTRACT: A 10-year-old spayed female dalmatian dog developed acute vomiting and abdominal pain. Ultrasound examination of the abdomen showed right hydronephrosis and proximal ureter dilation with mild retroperitoneal free fluid. Computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen confirmed the ultrasonographic findings and revealed, additionally, a right ureteral stone. Spontaneus rupture of the right ureter was confirmed with CT post ultrasound-guided percutaneous antegrade pyelography. Pyeloureteral rupture and the presence of a ureteral stone were confirmed at surgery.
  The Canadian veterinary journal. La revue veterinaire canadienne 11/2012; 53(11):1187-90.
• Article: Putative peanut allergy-induced urticaria in a dog.

  Min-Hee Kang, Hee-Myung Park
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  ABSTRACT: A 9-year-old, spayed male schnauzer dog was presented with vomiting, diarrhea, generalized erythema, pruritic urticaria and conjunctival hyperemia after ingestion of peanut. The history, clinical signs, and histopathology of the lesions were compatible with a hypersensitivity reaction. The clinical signs resolved rapidly after treatment with prednisolone and antihistamine. This is the first report of urticaria caused by peanut ingestion in a dog.
  The Canadian veterinary journal. La revue veterinaire canadienne 11/2012; 53(11):1203-6.
• Article: Time to clearance of mycoplasma mastitis: The effect of management factors including milking time hygiene and preferential culling.

  Veerasak Punyapornwithaya, Lawrence K Fox, Dale D Hancock, John M Gay, J Richard Alldredge
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  ABSTRACT: Factors associated with time to clearance of mycoplasma mastitis were studied in 18 dairy cattle herds. Most herds cleared mycoplasma mastitis within 1 month; < 50% of the herds culled diseased cows preferentially, yet culling was not associated with hastened clearance. Other known mastitis biosecurity and management practices were not associated with clearance time.
  The Canadian veterinary journal. La revue veterinaire canadienne 10/2012; 53(10):1119-22.
• Article: Atypical pneumonia associated with a Mycoplasma isolate in a kitten.

  Yannick Bongrand, Marie-Claude Blais, Kate Alexander
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  ABSTRACT: An atypical case of Mycoplasma pneumonia with an unusual radiographic and computed tomographic pattern was diagnosed in a Siamese kitten. The cat showed no response to broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy including enrofloxacin. The administration of doxycycline led to a dramatic clinical and radiographic improvement.
  The Canadian veterinary journal. La revue veterinaire canadienne 10/2012; 53(10):1109-13.
• Article: Prevalence of contagious mastitis pathogens in bulk tank milk in Québec.

  David Francoz, Luc Bergeron, Marie Nadeau, Guy Beauchamp
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  ABSTRACT: The objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence of mycoplasma, Staphylococcus aureus, and Streptococcus agalactiae in bulk tank milk (BTM) in Québec dairy herds. BTM was sampled 3 times a month in 117 randomly selected dairy herds. Samples were submitted for S. aureus, S. agalactiae, and mycoplasma and for direct mycoplasma detection by polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Mycoplasma spp. was identified at least once in 3 herds (2.6%) by primary culture and/or PCR and in 4 herds (3.4%) by enrichment culture and/or PCR. Staphylococcus aureus was isolated at least once in 99 (84.6%) and 112 (95.7%) herds in primary culture and after enrichment, respectively. Streptococcus agalactiae was isolated at least once in 9 (7.7%) and 10 (8.6%) herds in primary culture and after enrichment, respectively. Herd prevalence of mycoplasma was similar to that previously reported in Canada. Staphylococcus aureus is still by far the most important contagious mastitis pathogen.
  The Canadian veterinary journal. La revue veterinaire canadienne 10/2012; 53(10):1071-1078.