Table of Contents Feline panleukopenia, sometimes known as feline distemper, is a highly fatal viral disease of cats worldwide characterised by gastroenteritis and immunosuppression. In this article, we review risk factors and prevention of feline panleukopenia, with a particular focus on the use of feline panleukopenia vaccines. Feline panleukopenia: symptoms and survival rates Feline panleukopenia … [Continue Reading]

Table of Contents The term “waste anesthetic gases” is used to designate nitrous oxide emissions that escape the anesthetic circuit, as well as halogenated organic compounds such as isoflurane and sevoflurane. These waste gases can be present in inhaled air while remaining completely undetectable without the use of specialized gas evacuation systems, and as such … [Continue Reading]

Table of Contents Canine influenza is a newly emerging viral respiratory disease endemic to the US and parts of Asia, with outbreaks documented in Canada and the UK. The majority of cases present with mild clinical signs: pyrexia and a persistent cough lasting to 2-3 weeks. Inappetence, lethargy, and a purulent nasal discharge due to … [Continue Reading]