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Sacro-Caudal Dysgenesis in Two Boxer Dogs: Clinical Presentation, Diagnostic Investigations and Outcome

Two female Boxer dogs from the same litter were presented at 2-months of age for urinary and fecal incontinence. Both dogs had an abnormal tail consisting of a small stump, an atonic anal sphincter and absent perineal reflex and sensation. Electrodiagnostic evaluation showed suspect neurotmesis of pudendal nerves. Radiology and CT scan of the spine displayed similar findings in both dogs: 6 lumbar vertebrae followed by a lumbosacral transitional vertebra, lacking a complete spinous process, ...

Clinical Findings, MRI Features, and Short-Term Outcome of Medium-to-Large Breed Dogs with Hydrocephalus

Although hydrocephalus in small brachycephalic and toy breed dogs has been extensively reported and is well- recognised, there is little information available about this condition in other breeds. This retrospective study aimed to report the clinical findings, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) features, and outcome of medium-to-large breed dogs diagnosed with hydrocephalus. Medium-to-large breed dogs with internal hydrocephalus and the absence of other causes of encephalopathy on MRI were incl...

Vertebral Vascular Canal Dysplasia in Cats

A vertebral anomaly termed vertebral vascular canal dysplasia (VVCD) has recently been described in French and English bulldogs. VVCD has not been reported in cats. The authors report findings of VVCD in cats. VVCD was defined as a defect in the ossification of the vertebral body of variable extent, centered around the vascular canal. A retrospective search for affected feline cases was conducted in hospital imaging databases (MRI and CT, 2018-2022). Cases with imaging findings consistent wi...