Hepatic arterioportal malformation in a dog - case report

ABSTRACT Arterioportal communications are complex hepatic vascular abnormalities. These are rarely seen in dogs and typically manifest as neurological, gastrointestinal, and developmental changes. This report describes clinical, laboratory and imaging findings associated with hepatic arterioportal malformation in a male Shih-Tzu dog aged 12 months. The diagnosis was achieved using computed tomographic angiography. The therapeutic approach selected consisted of palliative medical management (diuretics) combined with dietary protein restriction (3.6 g/100 kcal) provided by hepatic diet and gut activity modulation using lactulose. Surgical intervention was not recommended due to the complexity of vascular changes and portal hypertension. Despite initial clinical improvement, the patient died of disease-related complications seven months after diagnosis. Computed tomographic angiography was vital for accurate diagnosis and treatment selection, that needs to be more investigated

Avaliação de dois sensores portáteis para mensuração da glicemia em cães Evaluation of two portable meters for blood glucose measurements in dogs

Avaliou-se a precisão analítica e clínica de dois sensores portáteis para mensuração da glicemia em cães. Os valores da mensuração da glicemia obtidos com os sensores foram comparados com aqueles obtidos pelo método padrão da glicose oxidase, por meio da análise de correlação e da análise da grade de erros. Os resultados gerados pelos sensores não foram diferentes do método padrão. Conclui-se que ambos os sensores são adequados para mensuração da glicemia em cães.The clinical and analytical accuracy of two portable meters for glucose measurement in dogs was evaluated. Blood glucose values obtained by the use of portable meters were compared to those obtained using the glucose oxidase reference method, by means of correlation and error analysis. Results obtained with the blood glucose meters were not different from those obtained with the reference method. Both apparatus evaluated are adequate for use in dogs