ANESTHESIA CONSIDERATION FOR THE PREGNANT DOG

This material shows a selection of safest and most effective possibilities of anesthesia for pregnant female dogs, a common situation in general practice. Gestation induces a lot of physiological changes to the dam, especially to hematologic, cardiovascular, respiratory and gastrointestinal systems. Premedication can decrease maternal anxiety and stress being preferred agents that can be reversed.  All pregnant animals prior to anesthesia should be preoxygenated and fluid therapy is mandatory. Induction of anesthesia is preferred to be performed using propofol or alfaxalone. Choosing a general anesthetic protocol or a regional anesthesia protocol in pregnant females is a personal option based on the experience of each veterinarian. Monitoring vital functions is required throughout the perianaesthetic period to permit early detection and treatment of adverse changes. Resuscitation of newborns is a challenging task, requiring adequate staff and equipment

Computed Tomography evaluation of occipital bone tumor in a Doberman – Case study

A 6.5 years old intact Doberman female was brought to consultation showing sign of medullary compression. The neurological examination concludes a lesion in cervical part of the spine, given the fact that the patient presents mobility deficiency on all four limbs, having trouble maintaining a standing position. The mental status, the behavior and the evaluation of the central nervous system haven’t show any kind of changes. The CT examination of the spine show no changes in the vertebral alignment or sign of compression. The CT scanning of the head reveals an infiltrative osteolytic formation in the right side of the temporo-occipital bone of the skull

CREATING AN EXPERIMENTAL MODEL OF MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY IN PIGS

Minimally invasive surgery is a common technique that replaces classic surgery because of many benfits, including reduced postoperative pain and shorter hospitalization time. Getting familiar with the skills needed to perform this techniques requires specific training. In this study, we developed a two-day training on four live pigs, where the participants had to identify the uro-genital tract, liver, gall bladder, stomach, intestines and performing certain maneuvers on them and we preferred to focus on the basic laparoscopy procedures, which can then be integrated into any procedure

A Survey on Surgical Analgesia Practice in Dogs and Cats Among Veterinarians in Cluj-Napoca

The present study aimed to assess attitudes, opinions and the methods used to treat surgical-induced pain among veterinarians practising in Cluj-Napoca. Thirty-six respondents were surveyed on a 31-item questionnaire that included demographic questions and two sections addressing pain control and analgesic use. Of all respondents, 52.8% consider their knowledge of pain recognition to be good (4/5); however, only 2.8% use pain-scoring tools. A small proportion of the respondents (16.7%) agree that cats are more resistant to pain than dogs, while 41.7% consider pain is good in some circumstances. For routine surgeries, the most popular opioid is butorphanol (62%), while tramadol was cited for major surgeries (58.3%). The most used NSAID is represented by meloxicam, while steroids are preferred over NSAIDs during major surgeries (60.1%). Overall, local veterinarians demonstrate a level of interest in pain control. However, excessive confidence in their personal experience to recognize pain often results in underestimation, under-medication and mismanagement of the patients in pain