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Long-term effects of antimicrobials on the gastrointestinal bacterial flora of dogs and cats
USER-ALT Evangelia Stavroulaki and others , University of Thessaly , Greece
Numerous studies in humans and laboratory animals have demonstrated the negative effects of antimicrobial treatment , causing dysbiosis or severe disruption of the normal gut flora . Few studies have addressed the longterm effects of antimicrobials in other species , such as cats and dogs . The authors review the evidence on the consequences of antimicrobial treatment in companion animals . This suggests an association between dysbiosis and the patient ' s later susceptibility to a broad range of medical conditions . These effects appear to be more significant when animals are exposed in early life or when multiple courses of treatment are given .
The Veterinary Journal https :// doi . org / 10.1016 / j . tvjl . 2022.105929
Comparison of two methods for intraoperative red blood cell salvage
USER-ALT Andrea Galliano and others , Fitzpatrick Referrals , Guildford , UK
Haemorrhage can be a life-threatening complication during major surgery in veterinary patients . In cases where whole-blood transfusion is impractical , intraoperative cell salvage may provide a practical alternative . The authors compare two methods for washing salvaged red blood cells , retrieved from bloodsoaked swabs , for return to the surgical patient . The methods were the standard swab-washing – manual agitation technique and swab-washing – filtration with a novel prototype device . They found no significant difference in the quantity of red blood cells recovered using the two methods .
American Journal of Veterinary Research https :// doi . org / 10.2460 / ajvr . 22.03.0061
Potential method for enhancing mental resilience in animal care professionals
USER-ALT Nicole Cushing and others , School of Psychological Sciences , University of Tasmania , Australia
People taking jobs in the animal care industry will usually be motivated by a desire to care for animals and promote their welfare . However , they will often face significant stress factors in their work , which may be exacerbated by the emotional distress of witnessing animals suffering . The authors describe a system known as the Stress Shield Model , originally developed for use by police officers , which aims to promote mental resilience . They state that this is achieved by translating workplace challenges into ‘ meaningful , manageable and coherent ’ experiences . Their findings suggest that applying this method can identify relationships between individual , interpersonal and organisational factors and their effects on resilience in animal care professionals .
Australian Veterinary Journal https :// doi . org / 10.1111 / avj . 13193
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