Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesAbnormal Findings in Haemograms of Dachshund Puppies: Presumptive (Immunodeficiency) Familial DiseaseVanessa Turinelli, Alessandra Gavazza, Susanne Rushig, Mario GiorgiIn a litter of seven Dachshund puppies, one subject was stillborn and six presented with diffuse skin infections characterized by dermatitis, abscessation, pustules, crusts and ulcers. Two of the puppies were referred for further evaluation. One male puppy was referred at four months of age and a sister litter mate was referred two months later. A complete blood count, biochemical … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 3 · 9 Aug 2012 · 7,914 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the author namesQuantification of Zolpidem in Canine PlasmaMario Giorgi, Alessandra Gavazza, Hyoin YunProblem statement: Zolpidem is a non-benzodiazepine hypnotic agent currently used in human medicine. In contrast to benzodiazepines, zolpidem preferentially binds with the GABAA complex ϖ1 receptors while poorly interacting with the other ϖ receptor complexes. Recent studies have suggested that ZP may be used to initiate sedation and diminish severe anxiety responses in dogs. The aim of the present study … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 1 · 19 Mar 2012 · 7,912 accessesView PDFCite