For Referring Veterinarians

There are new outbreaks of the H3N2 strain of influenza occurring in dogs.  This is the mutated strain that was first seen in Asia and not the same as the H3N8 strain that was originally seen in the United States (Florida and Louisiana). With any newer strain, outbreaks will happen in immunologically naive populations which is what has been seen (previously in Houston, Chicago, Atlanta).   We recommend Upper Respiratory PCR testing of any dog with upper…

Feline and canine stomatitis are very different diseases with differing etiology, presentation and outcomes. Feline Stomatitis    Several pathogens have been suggested as a cause or factor in the development of feline stomatitis (lymphoplasmacytic gingivostomatitis, feline chronic gingivitis and stomatitis) including calicivirus, FIV, feline leukemia, and Bartonella hensleae.  More in depth investigation has shown that feline calcivirus infection is often present in cats with feline chronic gingivitis and stomatitis (FCGS) but other pathogens are not…

What’s Your Diagnosis? Cat with Pelvic Limb Swelling A 13-year-old cat developed swelling of the left hind leg that did not improve with antibiotic therapy. On presentation, the left hind limb was thickened with marked firm swelling and there was popliteal, inguinal and left medial iliac lymph node enlargement. Fine needle aspirate samples for cytology were collected from the left medial iliac lymph node. On abdominal ultrasound, the abdominal lymph nodes were also enlarged. No…