The Abstract Podcast: Veterinary neurology

Veterinary neurology: October 25th 2026 (abstracts published between 18th October and 24th October 2026)

Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature.

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:00:50) Schopf and colleagues, Avian pathology : journal of the W.V.P.A, "Pathology and distribution of viral antigen in birds naturally infected by West Nile virus lineage 2.", 1-19, https://doi.org/10.1080/03079457.2026.2736549

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• (00:02:04) Anteplioğlu and colleagues, Journal of comparative pathology, "Hepatic encephalopathy in shelter-housed Van cats: neuropathology, cytokine immunoreactivity and concurrent hepatic lipidosis.", Vol 230, pp. 40-48, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcpa.2026.10.002

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Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

To suggest improvements or report problems please write to theabstractpodcast.enquiry@gmail.com

Veterinary neurology: October 18th 2026 (abstracts published between 11th October and 17th October 2026)

Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature.

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:00:50) Spinoglio and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Low complication rates are reported in cats presenting for neurological complaints and undergoing cerebrospinal fluid collection.", 1-8, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.05.0232

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• (00:02:13) Ruel and colleagues, The Veterinary record, "Sensory profile of cats with potential pain-related diabetic neuropathy.", Vol 199, pp. e381-e384, https://doi.org/10.1002/vetr.70227

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• (00:03:20) Kambayashi and colleagues, Antiviral research, "Antiviral activity of amenamevir alone and in combination with ganciclovir against equine herpesvirus 1.", 106555, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.antiviral.2026.106555

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• (00:04:46) Monteiro and colleagues, Tropical animal health and production, "Pasture area increases livestock rabies risk in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: a geospatial analysis of neurological syndrome cases (2020-2024).", 58, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-026-05359-1

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Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

To suggest improvements or report problems please write to theabstractpodcast.enquiry@gmail.com

Veterinary neurology: October 11th 2026 (abstracts published between 4th October and 10th October 2026)

Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature.

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:00:49) Bonilla and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Optical neuronavigation facilitates transcranial surgical access to the equine pituitary gland.", 1-8, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.06.0256

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• (00:02:10) Siauciunaite and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "MRI findings in cauda equina nerve roots and associated clinical signs in dogs with degenerative lumbosacral stenosis.", Vol 320, pp. 106916, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106916

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• (00:03:17) Bruno and colleagues, Animals : an open access journal from MDPI, "Exploratory Retrospective Study on Rehabilitation in Dogs Affected by Acute Idiopathic Polyradiculoneuritis.", 16, https://doi.org/10.3390/ani16193158

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• (00:04:29) Fukushi and colleagues, Microbiology spectrum, "Equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy-associated mutations in equine herpesvirus 1 DNA polymerase confer the ability to replicate at elevated temperatures.", Vol 14, pp. e0305525, https://doi.org/10.1128/spectrum.03055-25

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Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

To suggest improvements or report problems please write to theabstractpodcast.enquiry@gmail.com

Veterinary neurology: October 4th 2026 (abstracts published between 27th September and 3rd October 2026)

Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature.

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:01:04) Wegenast and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Suspected acrylamide toxicosis associated with ingestion of consumer polyacrylamide-based hydrogel migraine caps, eye masks, and wraps in 45 dogs.", 1-8, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.07.0539

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• (00:02:36) Dewey and colleagues, Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, "Fecal microbiota transplantation shows promise in slowing or reducing cognitive impairment in aging dogs.", Vol 264, pp. 1308-1313, https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.03.0231

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• (00:03:59) Bergstein and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Epidural analgesia reduces or eliminates neuropathic pain refractory to oral medications in dogs and cats for weeks to months.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.05.0237

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• (00:05:26) Atkins and colleagues, American journal of veterinary research, "Clinical findings and outcomes in canine ischemic neuromyopathy: neurologic status is associated with survival, and recovery is possible.", 87, https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.26.03.0087

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• (00:06:44) Schoiswohl and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Central nervous system diseases in cattle, small ruminants, and South American Camelids: A retrospective study.", Vol 320, pp. 106905, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106905

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• (00:08:11) Sano, The Journal of small animal practice, "Cannabidiol in small animal practice: current evidence, clinical applications and practical recommendations for dogs and cats.", https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.70208

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• (00:09:28) Lopes-Gomes and colleagues, Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD, "Clinical and neuropathological aspects of canine cognitive dysfunction syndrome and a translational perspective for Alzheimer's disease.", 13872877261491819, https://doi.org/10.1177/13872877261491819

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• (00:10:51) Soga and colleagues, The Journal of physiology, "Spinal interneuronal populations encode static hindlimb posture in the cat.", https://doi.org/10.1113/JP290403

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• (00:12:15) Hefer and colleagues, Toxicon : official journal of the International Society on Toxinology, "Clinical manifestations and management of Androctonus bicolor envenomation in a dog: A previously undescribed clinical case.", Vol 281, pp. 109188, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.toxicon.2026.109188

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• (00:13:32) Berger and colleagues, Veterinary research communications, "Multisystemic and cerebral infection associated with Halicephalobus gingivalis in Brazilian Criollo horses.", 50, https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-026-11522-8

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Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

To suggest improvements or report problems please write to theabstractpodcast.enquiry@gmail.com

Veterinary neurology: September 27th 2026 (abstracts published between 20th September and 26th September 2026)

Welcome to The Abstract Podcast! In this episode, Alex and Sarah review the latest veterinary literature.

### Papers Discussed Today:

• (00:01:02) Musteata and colleagues, Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997), "Quantitative electroencephalographic comparison of intranasal midazolam, intranasal saline, and intrarectal diazepam in healthy dogs: A two-session, fixed-order pilot study.", Vol 320, pp. 106894, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tvjl.2026.106894

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• (00:02:56) Bitoun and colleagues, Journal of feline medicine and surgery, "EXPRESS: Meningiomas in four cats with pseudocystic fluid accumulation including one microcystic meningioma.", 1098612X261494688, https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X261494688

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• (00:04:27) Lu and colleagues, The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice, "Diagnosing Thoracic Limb Lameness in Dogs.", https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvsm.2026.06.009

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• (00:05:59) Bourbour and colleagues, Environmental pollution (Barking, Essex : 1987), "Patterns of bromethalin exposure and toxicosis in California mammals across a shifting rodenticide use landscape.", 129245, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envpol.2026.129245

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Produced by Marco Duz, MedVet MVM(Res) DipECEIM PhD SFHEA MRCVS. Marco is an EBVS and RCVS recognised Specialist in Equine Internal Medicine. He produces The Abstract Podcast to help veterinary professionals keep up with the scientific literature in a practical, accessible way.

To suggest improvements or report problems please write to theabstractpodcast.enquiry@gmail.com