In this issue – August 2013

Abstract

Small animalsA study of 25 client-owned dogs that died or were euthanased during treatment for tick paralysis was conducted to evaluate the prevalence and nature of histological lung lesions in affected dogs. 1Histological examination revealed that all dogs had significant pulmonary changes, with 15 dogs showing moderate or severe acute diffuse bronchopneumonia. Two of these dogs also showed unequivocal evidence of aspirated material accompanied by extensive necrosis of bronchiolar epithelium. Pulmonary congestion and oedema were noted in 9 dogs, but the pathogenesis of these lesions could not be elucidated.Participants from rural and remote areas reported difficulties accessing laboratory services, long turnaround time for results and bs_bs_banner EDITORIAL EDITORIAL