The Abstract Podcast: Veterinary neurology

Veterinary neurology: November 8th 2026 (abstracts published between 1st November and 7th November 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:47) Jin and colleagues, Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association, "Evaluation of Intracranial Lesions Using Deep Learning-Based Reconstruction in Canine Brain MRI: Comparison With Conventional Reconstruction on T2-Weighted and FLAIR Sequences.", Vol 67, pp. e70260, https://doi.org/10.1111/vru.70260

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• (00:02:02) Shinn and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Teleneurology video recordings and...

Veterinary neurology: November 1st 2026 (abstracts published between 25th October and 31st October 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:47) Chamagne and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Predicting the presence of an enlarged pituitary gland in ACTH-dependent hyperadrenocorticism in dogs using T4, TSH and ACTH concentrations.", 106952, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106952

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Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary pr...

Veterinary neurology: October 25th 2026 (abstracts published between 18th October and 24th October 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:50) Schopf and colleagues, Avian pathology : journal of the W.V.P.A, "Pathology and distribution of viral antigen in birds naturally infected by West Nile virus lineage 2.", 1-19, https://doi.org/10.1080/03079457.2026.2736549

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• (00:02:04) Anteplioğlu and colleagues, Journal of comparative pathology, "Hepatic encephalopathy in shelter-housed Van cats: neuropathology, cytokine immunoreactivity and concurrent hepatic lipidosis.", Vol 230, pp. 40-48, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcpa.2026.10.002

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Veterinary neurology: October 18th 2026 (abstracts published between 11th October and 17th October 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:50) Spinoglio and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Low complication rates are reported in cats presenting for neurological complaints and undergoing cerebrospinal fluid collection.", 1-8, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.05.0232

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• (00:02:13) Ruel and colleagues, The Veterinary record, "Sensory profile of cats with potential pain-related diabetic neuropathy.", Vol 199, pp. e381-e384, https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.70227

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• (00:03:20) Kambayashi and colleagues, Antiviral research, "Antiviral activity of ame...

Veterinary neurology: October 11th 2026 (abstracts published between 4th October and 10th October 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:49) Bonilla and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Optical neuronavigation facilitates transcranial surgical access to the equine pituitary gland.", 1-8, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.06.0256

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• (00:02:10) Siauciunaite and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "MRI findings in cauda equina nerve roots and associated clinical signs in dogs with degenerative lumbosacral stenosis.", Vol 320, pp. 106916, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106916

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• (00:03:17) Bruno and colleagues, Animals : an ope...

Veterinary neurology: October 4th 2026 (abstracts published between 27th September and 3rd October 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:01:04) Wegenast and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Suspected acrylamide toxicosis associated with ingestion of consumer polyacrylamide-based hydrogel migraine caps, eye masks, and wraps in 45 dogs.", 1-8, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.07.0539

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• (00:02:36) Dewey and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Fecal microbiota transplantation shows promise in slowing or reducing cognitive impairment in aging dogs.", Vol 264, pp. 1308-1313, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.03.0231
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Veterinary neurology: September 27th 2026 (abstracts published between 20th September and 26th September 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:01:02) Musteata and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Quantitative electroencephalographic comparison of intranasal midazolam, intranasal saline, and intrarectal diazepam in healthy dogs: A two-session, fixed-order pilot study.", Vol 320, pp. 106894, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106894

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• (00:02:56) Bitoun and colleagues, Journal of feline medicine and surgery, "EXPRESS: Meningiomas in four cats with pseudocystic fluid accumulation including one microcystic meningioma.", 1098612X261494688, https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X261494688

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Veterinary neurology: September 20th 2026 (abstracts published between 13th September and 19th September 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:49) Gardiner and colleagues, Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001), "Management of Severe Bromethalin Toxicosis in a Dog, Including the Use of Prolonged Hemodiafiltration Therapy.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.70165

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• (00:02:07) Mealey and colleagues, Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001), "Management of Eprinomectin Neurotoxicosis in Cats.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.70164

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• (00:03:22) Janzen and colleagues, Veterinary surger...

Veterinary neurology: September 13th 2026 (abstracts published between 6th September and 12th September 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:07:04) Vitor de Campos Roeder and colleagues, Acta veterinaria Hungarica, "Ingestion of high-pressure hose fragments and their possible association with a suspected toxic syndrome in two African lions (Panthera leo).", https://doi.org/10.1556/004.2026.01294

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• (00:04:32) Wang and colleagues, Advanced healthcare materials, "An Injectable Low-Swelling and Mechanically Robust Bioadhesive Sealant for Sutureless Watertight Dural Repair.", e71696, https://doi.org/10.1002/adhm.71696

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• (00:00:46) Barenas and colleagues, Journa...

Veterinary neurology: September 6th 2026 (abstracts published between 30th August and 5th September 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:47) Fulton and colleagues, Journal of veterinary internal medicine, "A SINE-like insertion in intron 13 of the ATP7A gene is associated with a mild form of Menkes-like disease in a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.", 40, https://doi.org/10.1093/jvimsj/aalag200

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• (00:02:06) Boyd and colleagues, Journal of veterinary internal medicine, "Phenotypic features of paroxysmal dyskinesia in Dachshund dogs: 62 cases (2017-2025).", 40, https://doi.org/10.1093/jvimsj/aalag195

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Veterinary neurology: August 30th 2026 (abstracts published between 23rd August and 29th August 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:03:44) du Preez and colleagues, Australian veterinary journal, "Three-dimensional printed dorsal occipitocervical fixation in a dog with atlantoaxial instability and concurrent incomplete ossification of the atlas.", https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.70133

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• (00:01:05) Törnqvist and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "A low dose of dexmedetomidine reduces behavioral activity and visual attention to aggressive faces in dogs.", Vol 320, pp. 106840, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106840

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Veterinary neurology: August 23rd 2026 (abstracts published between 16th August and 22nd August 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:53) Boesch and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Epidural 0.125% ropivacaine is safe but insufficient for induced tibiotarsal joint pain.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70298

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• (00:02:24) Zayed and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Mesenchymal stem cells in veterinary clinical practice: Evidence from naturally occurring diseases.", 106837, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106837

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• (00:04:51) Audet and colleagues, Journal of neurophysiology, "Comparison of forelimb and hindlimb movements during treadmill and ov...

Veterinary neurology: August 16th 2026 (abstracts published between 9th August and 15th August 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:01:00) Kessel and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Computed tomography- and magnetic resonance imaging-visible, patient-specific canine head phantom via 3-dimensional anatomy printing for neurosurgical training and biopsy planning: a proof of concept.", 1-10, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.03.0094

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• (00:09:07) Riaz and colleagues, Archives of virology, "Adaptation of wild-type rabies virus on vaccine producing cell line and its quantification by peroxidase-based immunostaining.", 171, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00705-026-067...

Veterinary neurology: August 9th 2026 (abstracts published between 2nd August and 8th August 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:02:21) Schmitz and colleagues, Journal of feline medicine and surgery, "EXPRESS: Evaluation of the clinical course of immune-mediated polyneuropathy in cats following treatment with human intravenous immunoglobulins.", 1098612X261478277, https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X261478277

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• (00:01:05) Angles and colleagues, Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001), "Severe Gastrointestinal Disease in a Dog Presenting With Hypoadrenocorticism-Like Electrolyte Derangements Due to Protothecosis.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.70136

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Veterinary neurology: August 2nd 2026 (abstracts published between 26th July and 1st August 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:05:16) Shinn and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Teleneurology video recordings and live streams provide reliable neuroanatomic lesion localization in dogs and cats.", 1-5, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.04.0302

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• (00:06:43) Kim and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Novel application of electromagnetic neuronavigation for guided ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement in toy-breed dogs with hydrocephalus: a preliminary descriptive study.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.01.0014

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Veterinary neurology: July 26th 2026 (abstracts published between 19th July and 25th July 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:02:14) Bergstein and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Epidural analgesia reduces or eliminates neuropathic pain refractory to oral medications in dogs and cats for weeks to months.", 1-10, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.05.0237

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• (00:03:32) Mondino and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Clinical practices in the management of cervical Hansen type I intervertebral disc herniation among veterinary neurologists in North America and Europe.", https://doi.org...

Veterinary neurology: July 19th 2026 (abstracts published between 12th July and 18th July 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:02:31) Atkins and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Clinical findings and outcomes in canine ischemic neuromyopathy: neurologic status is associated with survival, and recovery is possible.", 1-8, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.03.0087

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• (00:01:02) Ryan and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Altered gene expression in the liver and small intestine of horses with equine neuroaxonal dystrophy.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70216

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• (00:04:09) Aguilera-Padros and colleagues, The Ve...

Veterinary neurology: July 12th 2026 (abstracts published between 5th July and 11th July 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:03:42) Marchitello and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Combined treatment with valacyclovir and heparin reduced the incidence of equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy and improved survival in naturally occurring equine herpesvirus-1 outbreaks.", 1-6, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.02.0118

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• (00:11:07) Bonilla and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Computer-assisted surgical navigation opens new horizons in veterinary surgery.", 1-13, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.04.0175

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Veterinary neurology: July 5th 2026 (abstracts published between 28th June and 4th July 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:59) Wise and colleagues, Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association, "Magnetic Resonance Imaging Features of Intravascular Osteosarcoma Affecting the Ventral Internal Vertebral Venous Plexus Causing Cervical Myelopathy in a Dog.", Vol 67, pp. e70199, https://doi.org/10.1111/vru.70199

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• (00:03:48) Levy and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Traumatic brain injury clinical score (TBICS) predicts surv...

Veterinary neurology: June 28th 2026 (abstracts published between 21st June and 27th June 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:02:18) Kong and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Hind limb extensor muscle activation timing during trotting in Beagles shows limb-specific variability and can be referenced to kinematic events swing vertical moment and stance vertical moment.", 1-11, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.02.0046

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• (00:04:59) Yıldızhan and colleagues, Experimental neurology, "Protective effect of coumarin on diabetes-induced sciatic nerve damage in rats via TRPV1 modulation.", Vol 404, pp. 115887, https://doi.or...

Veterinary neurology: June 21st 2026 (abstracts published between 14th June and 20th June 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:03:47) Heidemann and colleagues, Acta veterinaria Scandinavica, "Cerebral hemangioma in a 5-month-old Chow Chow dog displaying seizures of acute onset.", https://doi.org/10.1186/s13028-026-00872-7

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• (00:04:58) Epstein and colleagues, Case reports in veterinary medicine, "Marked Cauda Equina Compression Secondary to Intervertebral Disc Protrusion Resulting in Severe Chronic Neuritis and Neural Fibrosis in a Dog.", Vol 2026, pp. 3879955, https://doi.org/10.1155/crve/3879955

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Veterinary neurology: June 14th 2026 (abstracts published between 7th June and 13th June 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:02:29) Dewey and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Fecal microbiota transplantation shows promise in slowing or reducing cognitive impairment in aging dogs.", 1-6, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.03.0231

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• (00:07:37) Crispo and colleagues, Scientific reports, "Pathological evidence of neurotropism and oculotropism in wild black-headed gulls naturally infected with H5N1 high pathogenicity avian influenza.", https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-026-57262-2

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Veterinary neurology: June 7th 2026 (abstracts published between 31st May and 6th June 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:58) Theiss and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Cervical spinal cord compression may affect anesthetic recovery quality and seizure incidence in horses after myelography.", 1-8, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.02.0072

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• (00:05:05) Toh and colleagues, Australian veterinary journal, "Management strategies, complication rate and outcome following treatment of para-aural abscessation as a complication of total ear canal ablation and lateral bulla osteotomy surgery.", Vol 104, pp. 341-347, https://doi.org...

Veterinary neurology: May 31st 2026 (abstracts published between 24th May and 30th May 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:02:27) Panchendrabose and colleagues, Journal of neurosurgery, "Effect of VEGF coating and intra-arterial injection of mesenchymal stem cells on neointima formation after endovascular stenting in a rabbit model.", 1-11, https://doi.org/10.3171/2025.12.JNS251651

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• (00:01:03) Fitzpatrick and colleagues, Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001), "Barium Toxicosis After Ingestion of Snake Fireworks in a Cat.", https://doi.org/10.1111/vec.70124

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Veterinary neurology: May 24th 2026 (abstracts published between 17th May and 23rd May 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:02:57) Lee and colleagues, Australian veterinary journal, "Melioidosis in companion animals: Analysis of 45 Australian cases (24 dogs; 21 cats) from 1997 to 2025 and a brief review of the animal and human literature.", https://doi.org/10.1111/avj.70097

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• (00:01:26) Paterson and colleagues, The Journal of small animal practice, "Generalised absence seizures in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels presenting with paroxysms: eight cases (2016-2025).", https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70141

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Veterinary neurology: May 17th 2026 (abstracts published between 10th May and 16th May 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:02:17) Crawford and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Establishing a standardized biorepository across 3 clinical and translational science center-affiliated veterinary institutions is feasible and productive.", 1-11, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.02.0045

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• (00:00:54) Schulze and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Novel imaging protocol enables myelography of the cervical vertebral column using computed tomography with flexion and extension comparable to x-ray.", https://doi.org/10.1002/evj.70187

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Veterinary neurology: May 10th 2026 (abstracts published between 3rd May and 9th May 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:53) Hauer and colleagues, Journal of veterinary internal medicine, "Lumbar spinal cord ganglioglioma in a 2-year-old Boxer dog.", 40, https://doi.org/10.1093/jvimsj/aalag081

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• (00:04:58) Uzuka and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Medetomidine, midazolam, and butorphanol anesthesia with preoxygenation enables magnetic resonance imaging and cerebrospinal fluid examination in rabbits.", 1-9, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.25.10.0374

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• (00:07:57) Chan and colleagues, Australian veterinary journal, "Probable sepsis...

Veterinary neurology: May 3rd 2026 (abstracts published between 26th April and 2nd May 2026) Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature. ### Papers Discussed Today: • (00:00:53) Penel and colleagues, Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association, "MRI and CT Findings of a Rare Extradural-Extramedullary Lumbar Hemangiosarcoma in a Dog: A Case Report.", Vol 67, pp. e70166, https://doi.org/10.1111/vru.70166

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• (00:05:30) Blanton and colleagues, Equine veterinary journal, "Pregabalin contributes to increased recovery time from isoflurane anaesthesia for magnetic resonance imaging in h...