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  • scott@vtx-cpd.com
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    02:17 15/04/24

    Replying to Kristin Herstad 02/04/2024 - 22:00

    Kristin!

    You nailed it! Hello!

    It was indeed PFK!!! This is the report from the genetic testing in the dog:

    PFKD/ PFKD (Genetically Affected)

    Interpretation:

    The examined animal is homozygous for the causative mutation for PFKD in the PFKM-gene.
    Trait of inheritance: autosomal-recessive
    Scientific studies found correlation between the mutation and symptoms of the disease in the following breeds: American Cocker Spaniel, English Springer Spaniel, Whippet

    Cool right!

    Scott 🙂

    scott@vtx-cpd.com
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    02:12 15/04/24

    Replying to Kristin Herstad 29/03/2024 - 23:13

    Hey Kristen.

    Thank you again for your brilliant thoughts. I have shared the haematology and biochemistry below and the FeLV and FIV were both negative:

    Yum-Yum-Haematology
    Yum-Yum-Biochemistry

    I wanted to remind you of the further examination details too:

    Orthopaedic evaluation – No obvious orthopaedic abnormalities, however there was discomfort reported when the quadriceps muscles were palpated.
    Femoral and peripheral pulses were palpable.

    Ocular Examination: Anisocoria was observed with the right pupil larger than the left. No direct PLR was present in the right eye; however a consensual response was present when light was shone in the left eye. Large wedges of grey/black discoloured areas of fundus extending out from the optic disc. Consistent with chorioretinitis.

    Neurological examination: No gross neurological deficits observed. No spinal cord or neck pain.

    Blood pressure: 145 mmHg systolic (Doppler).

    Any thoughts on next steps?

    Scott 🙂

    scott@vtx-cpd.com
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    01:51 15/04/24

    Replying to Helen D. 14/04/2024 - 20:08

    It is a super interesting drug with lots of possible uses. I think we are only scraping the surface with its use in veterinary medicine.

    I will share another post about its use topically!

    Scott 🙂

    scott@vtx-cpd.com
    Keymaster
    17:12 14/04/24

    Replying to Mónica P. 04/04/2024 - 14:36

    Hello Monica!

    What an absolute honour that you would join us all the way from Mozambique. Thank you!

    I really hope you are enjoying the course. Please feel free to ask as may questions as you like through the discussion forum. Please let us know if you have any sampling questions!

    Thank you again for your support.

    Scott 🙂

    scott@vtx-cpd.com
    Keymaster
    17:08 14/04/24

    Replying to Felipe M. 08/04/2024 - 13:25

    Nothing is ever simple.

    Thank you so much for the comprehensive reply. Really helpful!

    Scott 🙂

    scott@vtx-cpd.com
    Keymaster
    17:04 14/04/24

    Replying to Helen D. 14/04/2024 - 09:35

    Hey.

    Great question! I hope you are enjoying the course.

    I would not use it routinely, but reserve for cases that had more severe bleeding. I would be more inclined to consider it if there was a bleeding mass in the GI tract and do use it in cases of GI blooding secondary to thrombocytopenia. As ever, there is not really a huge amount of evidence in veterinary medicine. The jury seems to be out a little in human medicine too. They seem to be more likely to use it for upper vs. lower GI bleeding:

    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34709209/
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33041136/

    Have you used this drug before?

    Scott 🙂

    scott@vtx-cpd.com
    Keymaster
    16:23 14/04/24

    Replying to Josep B. 13/04/2024 - 04:03

    Thanks again Josep!

    I hope you have all had a lovely weekend.

    Scott 🙂

    scott@vtx-cpd.com
    Keymaster
    16:22 14/04/24

    Replying to Nikki McLeod 14/04/2024 - 08:33

    They are also so valuable when travelling/driving!

    Sometimes the radio does not cut it! Having the option to listen to a book or podcast is so valuable.

    It also makes podcast listening quite a personal/intimate thing. You are often listening on your own and feel like you are in the room with the people talking.

    Scott 🙂

    scott@vtx-cpd.com
    Keymaster
    18:23 12/04/24

    Replying to Helen S. 08/04/2024 - 18:57

    Thank you for sharing Helen.

    Scott 🙂

    scott@vtx-cpd.com
    Keymaster
    17:58 12/04/24

    Replying to Becky W. 09/04/2024 - 18:34

    Thank you so much for joining us Becky!

    Feel free to ask as many questions as you like!

    Scott:)

    scott@vtx-cpd.com
    Keymaster
    17:56 12/04/24

    Replying to Rachel L. 10/04/2024 - 18:12

    Thank you so much Rachel.

    We really appreciate your kind words. Thank you for supporting vtx.

    Scott 🙂

    scott@vtx-cpd.com
    Keymaster
    17:54 12/04/24

    Replying to Mónica P. 12/04/2024 - 11:52

    IT is!

    I have to give credit to the amazing Nikki McLeod for that tip!

    Scott 🙂

    scott@vtx-cpd.com
    Keymaster
    17:51 12/04/24

    Replying to Iason T. 12/04/2024 - 14:30

    Iason.

    So lovely to see you here. I think the neurological examination is always daunting! I get stressed when I have to do one too! I always feel like I am going to miss something!

    Please let us know if you have any questions.

    Scott 🙂

    scott@vtx-cpd.com
    Keymaster
    17:48 12/04/24

    Replying to Becky Cartwright 11/04/2024 - 19:44

    Becky!

    It is so wonderful to see you here! Thank you for joining the course.

    Please let us know if you have any questions.

    Scott 🙂

    scott@vtx-cpd.com
    Keymaster
    02:23 10/04/24

    Replying to Talia C. 04/04/2024 - 08:38

    Hello Talia!

    Canada is great! We only moved here in February, so I still feel like I am on holiday!

    1. I agree that the faecal transplantation is harder to justify when there is no diarrhoea. There can still be quite significant small intestinal disease and a lack of diarrhoea if the colon maintains a resorptive capacity. There could still be significant dysbiosis, so there may still be justification for the faecal transplant. This might be a case that you could consider performing a faecal dysbiosis index in? If lymphangiectasia is the main concern, prednisolone and a low-fat diet will also be really appropriate.

    2. The zoonotic element of the Salmonella is really interesting. I will often be quite quick to point them in the direction of their doctor for advice. I often get calls asking for advice on the zoonotic implications, but I tend to be quite generic in my advice!

    3. Thank you for sharing the link to these guidelines. These are really helpful. I will have a look through the rest of them.

    Thank you again for your brilliant questions.

    Scott 🙂

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