Microbiological aspects of osteomyelitis in veterinary medicine: drawing parallels to the infection in human medicine

M González-Martín, V Silva, P Poeta… - Veterinary …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Osteomyelitis is a challenging infectious disease affecting humans and animals. It is difficult
to diagnose because, in many cases, symptoms are non-specific and, for example in implant …

Congenital malformations of the lumbosacral vertebral column are common in neurologically normal French bulldogs, English bulldogs, and pugs, with breed‐specific …

S Bertram, G Ter Haar… - Veterinary Radiology & …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Congenital vertebral malformations are common findings on diagnostic imaging of the
vertebral column in “screw‐tailed” brachycephalic dogs. The aims of this study were to …

[HTML][HTML] Vertebral and spinal malformations in small brachycephalic dog breeds: Current knowledge and remaining questions

S De Decker, C Rohdin, R Gutierrez-Quintana - The Veterinary Journal, 2024 - Elsevier
Small brachycephalic dog breeds, such as the French bulldog, English bulldog and pug
have become increasingly popular. These breeds are predisposed to a variety of vertebral …

Epidemiological study of congenital malformations of the vertebral column in French bulldogs, English bulldogs and pugs

F Lackmann, F Forterre, L Brunnberg… - Veterinary …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Background Congenital vertebral body malformations (CVBMs) have retrospectively been
investigated in British and American canine populations. This study prospectively evaluates …

Comparison of signalment and computed tomography findings in French Bulldogs, Pugs, and English Bulldogs with and without clinical signs associated with thoracic …

S De Decker, RMA Packer, R Cappello… - Journal of Veterinary …, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Background Although thoracic hemivertebra can cause neurological signs, they occur
commonly in neurologically normal dogs. Objectives To evaluate whether computed …

Prevalence of discospondylitis and association with congenital vertebral body malformations in English and French bulldogs

N Grapes, S Bertram, R Gonçalves… - Journal of veterinary …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Background Limited current information exists regarding discospondylitis within breeds
commonly affected by congenital vertebral body malformations. Hypothesis/Objectives …

Evaluation of brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome breeding test results in Finland from 2017 to 2022

LIO Lilja-Maula, KH Mäki, MK Aromaa… - Acta Veterinaria …, 2024 - Springer
Background Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (BOAS), observed in many flat-
faced dog breeds, is one of the most urgent welfare problems in pedigree dogs. Various …

Relationship between breed, hemivertebra subtype, and kyphosis in apparently neurologically normal French Bulldogs, English Bulldogs, and Pugs

R Ryan, R Gutierrez-Quintana… - American Journal of …, 2019 - Am Vet Med Assoc
OBJECTIVE To investigate whether hemivertebra subtype as determined via CT was
associated with breed and Cobb angle (a measure of the degree of spinal curvature) in …

Vertebral formula and congenital abnormalities of the vertebral column in rabbits

P Proks, L Stehlik, I Nyvltova, A Necas, M Vignoli… - The Veterinary …, 2018 - Elsevier
The aim of this retrospective study of 330 rabbits (164 males, 166 females) was to determine
different vertebral formulas and prevalence of congenital vertebral anomalies in rabbits from …

[HTML][HTML] Lumbosacral transitional vertebra in 14 dog breeds in Norway: Occurrence, risk factors and association with hip dysplasia

JA Berg, BK Sævik, F Lingaas, C Trangerud - The Veterinary Journal, 2024 - Elsevier
A lumbosacral transitional vertebra (LTV) is a congenital anomaly of the spine and has been
suggested to predispose to canine hip dysplasia (CHD). This retrospective, cross-sectional …