Gait analysis was successfully performed in cats with a pressure platform walkway. The absence of differences in PVF and VI between the 2 groups of cats suggests that bilateral forelimb onychectomy did not result in altered vertical forces measured more than 6 months after surgery in cats.

Results suggest that limb function following onychectomy is significantly better in cats treated with fentanyl transdermally or butorphanol i.m. than in cats treated with bupivacaine topically. Regardless of the analgesic regimen, limb function was still significantly reduced 12 days after surgery, suggesting that long-term analgesic treatment should be considered for cats undergoing onychectomy. Irrigation of the surgical incisions with bupivacaine prior to wound closure cannot be recommended as the sole method for providing postoperative analgesia in cats undergoing onychectomy.

Cats had improved limb function immediately after unilateral laser onychectomy, compared with onychectomy with a scalpel, tourniquet, and bandage. This improved limb function may result from decreased pain during the 48 hours following unilateral laser onychectomy.

ObjectiveTo describe the first documented case of oxidant‐induced anemia in a dog associated with propofol and IV lipid emulsion (IVLE) treatment for 5‐fluorouracil (5‐FU) toxicosis.Case SummaryA 2‐year‐old male intact mixed breed dog was presented for evaluation after ingestion of 5% 5‐FU cream. Refractory reactive seizures rapidly developed, and treatment with benzodiazepines, propofol, levetiracetam, and IVLE was initiated. The dog was euthanized due to development of marked oxidant‐induced anemia.New Information ProvidedThis report documents the first instance of oxidant‐induced anemia in the dog, associated with propofol and IVLE infusion therapy prescribed for treatment of 5‐FU toxicosis.

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