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- Associate Professor in Small Animal Clinical Nutrition
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Tolbert, Katie Associate Professor in Small Animal Clinical Nutrition
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- Associate Professor in Small Animal Clinical Nutrition, Small Animal Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Dr. Tolbert's clinical research program is focused on small animal gastroenterology with a specific interest in the investigation of the efficacy of anti-secretory drugs and gastroprotectants and the rationale for their use in the treatment of acid-related disorders, organ failure, and inflammatory diseases in companion animals. Her basic science research program is dedicated to characterizing the pathogenic mechanisms of feline Tritrichomonas foetus infection and exploring novel therapies to prevent and/or ameliorate T. foetus-induced colitis.
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Publications
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Jablonski, S. A., Mazepa, A., & Tolbert, M. K.
(2023).
Use of octreotide for the treatment of protein-losing enteropathy in dogs: Retrospective study of 18 cases. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
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Grady, K., Ernst, E., Secoura, P. L., Price, J., Birkenheuer, A., Vaden, S. L., ... Tolbert, M. K.
(2023).
Gastric pH and serum gastrin concentration in age-matched healthy dogs and dogs with chronic kidney disease
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McAtee, R., Schmid, S. M., Tolbert, M. K., Hetzel, S., Suchodolski, J. S., & Pritchard, J. C.
(2023).
Effect of esomeprazole with and without a probiotic on fecal dysbiosis, intestinal inflammation, and fecal short-chain fatty acid concentrations in healthy dogs. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
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Mabry, K., Davis, M. S., Gould, E., Gogal, R. M., Steiner, J. M., Tolbert, M. K., & Hill, T. L.
(2023).
Assessment of gastrointestinal health in racing Alaskan sled dogs using capsule endoscopy and inflammatory cytokines
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Langlois, D. K., Pritchard, J. C., Tolbert, M. K., Jergens, A. E., Block, G., Hanzlicek, A. S., ... Jablonski, S. A.
(2023).
Clinical utility of an immunoglobulin A-based serological panel for the diagnosis of chronic enteropathy in dogs. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
37(2), 446-454.
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Mehra, J. M., Tolbert, M. K., Guadiano, P., Steiner, J. M., Moore, G. E., & Lewis, M. J.
(2023).
Double-blinded placebo-controlled clinical trial of prophylactic omeprazole in dogs treated surgically for acute thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusion. 37(2), 586-597.
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Gould, E. N., Szule, J. A., Wilson-Robles, H., Steiner, J. M., Lennon, E. M., & Tolbert, M. K.
(2023).
Esomeprazole induces structural changes and apoptosis and alters function of in vitro canine neoplastic mast cells. Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology.
256, 110539-110539.
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Telles, N. J., Simon, B. T., Scallan, E. M., Gould, E. N., Papich, M. G., He, Y., ... Katherine Tolbert, M.
(2022).
Evaluation of gastrointestinal transit times and pH in healthy cats using a continuous pH monitoring system. 24(10), 954-961.
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Tolbert, M. K., Telles, N. J., Simon, B. T., Scallan, E. M., Price, J. M., Gould, E. N., ... Kathrani, A.
(2022).
Gastrointestinal transit time is faster in Beagle dogs compared to cats. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
260(S3), S8-S14.
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Lennon, E. M., Webster, C., Forman, M., Jergens, A., Steiner, J. M., Tolbert, M. K., ... Richter, K.
(2022).
Letters to the Editor. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
260(5), 493-493.
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Sims, C. S., Nagle, J., Tolbert, M. K., Anderson, K., Linder, K., & Neel, J.
(2022).
Correlation of cytology to histology in a case of canine granulomatous colitis in a Boxer dog. Veterinary Clinical Pathology.
50 Suppl 1(S1), 83-87.
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Tolbert, M. K., Murphy, M., Gaylord, L., & Witzel-Rollins, A.
(2022).
Dietary management of chronic enteropathy in dogs. Journal of Small Animal Practice.
63(6), 425-434.
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Slead, T. S., Gremillion, C. L., Cohen, E. B., & Tolbert, M. K.
(2022).
Esophageal varices in dogs: A retrospective case series. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
36(2), 493-499.
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Odunayo, A., Galyon, G., Price, J., Hecht, S., & Tolbert, M. K.
(2022).
Evaluation of a long-acting injectable formulation of omeprazole in healthy dogs. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
36(4), 1416-1421.
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Duxbury, S., Sorah, E., & Tolbert, M. K.
(2022).
Evaluation of proton pump inhibitor administration in hospitalized dogs in a tertiary referral hospital. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
36(5), 1622-1627.
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Schwartz, S. M., Urfer, S. R., White, M., Megquier, K., Shrager, S., Dog Aging Project Consortium, .., & Ruple, A.
(2022).
Lifetime prevalence of malignant and benign tumours in companion dogs: Cross-sectional analysis of Dog Aging Project baseline survey. Veterinary and Comparative Oncology.
20(4), 797-804.
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Bray, E. E., Zheng, Z., Tolbert, M. K., McCoy, B. M., Dog Aging Project Consortium, .., Kaeberlein, M., & Kerr, K. F.
(2022).
Once-daily feeding is associated with better health in companion dogs: results from the Dog Aging Project. GeroScience.
44(3), 1779-1790.
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Barash, N. R., Lashnits, E., Kern, Z. T., Tolbert, M. K., & Lunn, K. F.
(2022).
Outcomes of esophageal and gastric bone foreign bodies in dogs. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
36(2), 500-507.
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Mouttham, L., & Castelhano, M. G.
(2022).
Purpose, Partnership, and Possibilities: The Implementation of the Dog Aging Project Biobank. Biomarker Insights.
17, 11772719221137217-117727192211372.
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Hoffman, J. M., Tolbert, M. K., Promislow, D., & Dog Aging Project Consortium.
(2022).
Demographic factors associated with joint supplement use in dogs from the Dog Aging Project. Frontiers in Veterinary Science.
9, 906521.
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Praczko, D., Tinkle, A. K., Arkenberg, C. R., McClelland, R. L., Creevy, K. E., Tolbert, M. K., ... Levine, J. M.
(2022).
Development and evaluation of a survey instrument to assess veterinary medical record suitability for multi-center research studies. Frontiers in Veterinary Science.
9, 941036.
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Gaier, A., Price, J., Grubb, L., Fitzgerald, S., & Tolbert, M. K.
(2021).
A prospective, randomized, masked, placebo-controlled crossover study for the effect of 10 mg omeprazole capsules on gastric pH in healthy dogs. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
35(2), 887-891.
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Spencer, A., Quimby, J. M., Price, J. M., MacLane, S., Hillsman, S., Secoura, P., Steiner, J. M., & Katherine Tolbert, M.
(2021).
Appetite-stimulating effects of once-daily omeprazole in cats with chronic kidney disease: Double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized, crossover trial. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
35(6), 2705-2712.
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Fox, L., Haefele, H., Uelmen, J., Hoppes, S., Swenson, J., Tolbert, M. K., Suchodolski, J. S., & Steiner, J. M.
(2021).
BIOMARKERS OF GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASE IN CHEETAHS (ACINONYX JUBATUS). Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine.
52(3), 886-892.
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Tolbert, M. K.
(2021).
Gastroprotective Therapy. Veterinary Clinics of North America - Small Animal Practice.
51(1), 33-41.
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Langlois, D. K., Tolbert, M. K., Webb, C. B., Lennon, E. M., Flatland, B., Wennogle, S., ... Steiner, J. M.
(2021).
Letter regarding "Utility of the combined use of 3 serologic markers in the diagnosis and monitoring of chronic enteropathies in dogs". Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
35(6), 2567-2569.
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Pavlova, E., Gold, R. M., Tolbert, M. K., & Lidbury, J. A.
(2021).
Medical conditions associated with gastroduodenal ulceration or erosion in 168 dogs: 2008-2018. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
35(6), 2697-2704.
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Mabry, K., Hill, T., & Tolbert, M. K.
(2021).
Prevalence of gastrointestinal lesions in dogs chronically treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
35(2), 853-859.
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Mehra, J. M., Tolbert, M. K., Moore, G. E., & Lewis, M. J.
(2021).
Clinical Features and Risk Factors for Gastrointestinal Complications in Dogs Treated Surgically for Thoracolumbar Intervertebral Disc Extrusion. Frontiers in Veterinary Science.
8, 785228.
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Smith, P., Tolbert, M. K., Gould, E., Taylor, A., Knych, H., & Messenger, K.
(2020).
Pharmacokinetics, sedation and hemodynamic changes following the administration of oral transmucosal detomidine gel in cats. 22(12), 1184-1190.
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Tolbert, M. K., Spencer, A., Lynch, A. M., Papich, M. G., & Lidbury, J. A.
(2020).
Capsule endoscopy detects insufficient treatment of gastric bleeding in a dog with chronic hepatitis. 8(4), e001238.
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Ryan, P., Odunayo, A., Price, J., Hecht, S., Hillsman, S., Galyon, G., Steiner, J., & Tolbert, M. K.
(2020).
Comparative analysis of the effect of PO administered acid suppressants on gastric pH in healthy cats. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
34(5), 1879-1885.
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Jones, S. M., Gaier, A., Enomoto, H., Ishii, P., Pilla, R., Price, J., ... Tolbert, M. K.
(2020).
The effect of combined carprofen and omeprazole administration on gastrointestinal permeability and inflammation in dogs. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
34(5), 1886-1893.
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Kuhl, A., Odunayo, A., Price, J., Hecht, S., Marshall, K., Steiner, J., & Tolbert, M. K.
(2020).
Comparative analysis of the effect of IV administered acid suppressants on gastric pH in dogs. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
34(2), 678-683.
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Golly, E., Odunayo, A., Daves, M., Vose, J., Price, J., Hecht, S., ... Tolbert, M. K.
(2019).
The frequency of oral famotidine administration influences its effect on gastric pH in cats over time. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
33(2), 544-550.
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Hedges, K., Odunayo, A., Price, J. M., Hecht, S., & Tolbert, M. K.
(2019).
Evaluation of the effect of a famotidine continuous rate infusion on intragastric pH in healthy dogs. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
33(5), 1988-1994.
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Dickson, R., Vose, J., Bemis, D., Daves, M., Cecere, T., Gookin, J. L., Steiner, J., & Tolbert, M. K.
(2019).
The effect of enterococci on feline Tritrichomonas foetus infection in vitro. Veterinary Parasitology.
273, 90-96.
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Vose, J., Odunayo, A., Price, J. M., Daves, M., Schildt, J. C., & Tolbert, M. K.
(2019).
Comparison of heparinized saline and 0.9% sodium chloride for maintaining central venous catheter patency in healthy dogs. 7, e7072-e7072.
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Marks, S. L., Kook, P. H., Papich, M. G., Tolbert, M. K., & Willard, M. D.
(2018).
ACVIM consensus statement: Support for rational administration of gastrointestinal protectants to dogs and cats. JOURNAL OF VETERINARY INTERNAL MEDICINE.
32(6), 1823-1840.
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Gould, E., Klos, J., Price, J., Harris, T., Vaden, S., & Tolbert, M. K.
(2018).
Retrospective analysis of the effect of acid-suppressant therapy on clinicopathologic parameters of cats with chronic kidney disease. 20(6), 520-527.
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Schmid, S. M., Suchodolski, J. S., Price, J. M., & Tolbert, M. K.
(2018).
Omeprazole Minimally Alters the Fecal Microbial Community in Six Cats: A Pilot Study. Frontiers in Veterinary Science.
5(APR), 79.
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Lane, M. B., Larson, J. C., Stokes, J. E., & Tolbert, M. K.
(2017).
Continuous radiotelemetric monitoring of intragastric pH in a dog with peptic ulceration. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
250(5), 530-533.
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Gould, E. N., Giannone, R., Kania, S. A., & Tolbert, M. K.
(2017).
Cysteine protease 30 (CP30) contributes to adhesion and cytopathogenicity in feline Tritrichomonas foetus. Veterinary Parasitology.
244, 114-122.
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Tolbert, M. K., Olin, S., MacLane, S., Gould, E., Steiner, J. M., Vaden, S., & Price, J.
(2017).
Evaluation of Gastric pH and Serum Gastrin Concentrations in Cats with Chronic Kidney Disease. JOURNAL OF VETERINARY INTERNAL MEDICINE.
31(5), 1414-1419.
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Gould, E. N., Corbeil, L. B., Kania, S. A., & Tolbert, M. K.
(2017).
Evaluation of surface antigen TF1.17 in feline Tritrichomonas foetus isolates. Veterinary Parasitology.
244, 144-153.
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Howard, J., Fisher, J., & Tolbert, M. K.
(2017).
Invasive tracheal neoplasia in eight cats: descriptive cases and review of the current literature. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports.
3(1), 2055116917690074-205511691769007.
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Smith, P., Messenger, K., Gould, E., Knych, H., & Tolbert, M.
(2017).
Pharmacokinetics, sedation, and hemodynamic changes following administration of oral transmucosal detomidine gel in cats. 44(1), 195.e5-195.e6.
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Tolbert, M. K., Graham, A., Odunayo, A., Price, J., Steiner, J. M., Newkirk, K., & Hecht, S.
(2017).
Repeated Famotidine Administration Results in a Diminished Effect on Intragastric pH in Dogs. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
31(1), 117-123.
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Tolbert, M. K., Brand, M. D., & Gould, E. N.
(2016).
In vitro effects of cysteine protease inhibitors on Trichomonas foetus-induced cytopathic changes in porcine intestinal epithelial cells. American Journal of Veterinary Research.
77(8), 890-897.
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Gould, E., Clements, C., Reed, A., Giori, L., Steiner, J. M., Lidbury, J. A., ... Tolbert, M. K.
(2016).
A Prospective, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Evaluation of the Effect of Omeprazole on Serum Calcium, Magnesium, Cobalamin, Gastrin Concentrations, and Bone in Cats. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
30(3), 779-786.
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Tolbert, M. K., & Gookin, J. L.
(2016).
Mechanisms of Tritrichomonas foetus Pathogenicity in Cats with Insights from Venereal Trichomonosis. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
30(2), 516-526.
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Pasciak, A. S., Bourgeois, A. C., Paxton, B. E., Nodit, L., Coan, P. N., Kraitchman, D., ... Bradley, Y. C.
(2016).
Bariatric Radioembolization: A Pilot Study on Technical Feasibility and Safety in a Porcine Model. Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology.
27(10), 1509-1517.
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Pasciak, A. S., Nodit, L., Bourgeois, A. C., Paxton, B. E., Coan, P. N., Clark, C. T., ... Bradley, Y. C.
(2016).
How Sensitive Is the Upper Gastrointestinal Tract to 90Y Radioembolization? A Histologic and Dosimetric Analysis in a Porcine Model. JOURNAL OF NUCLEAR MEDICINE.
57(12), 1957-1963.
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Lane, M., Larson, J., Hecht, S., & Tolbert, M. K.
(2016).
Medical management of gastrinoma in a cat. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports.
2(1), 2055116916646389-205511691664638.
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Tolbert, M. K., Odunayo, A., & Craig, L. E.
(2015).
Gastric perforation following endoscopic removal of a Bravo pH capsule in a cat. 17(6), 562-564.
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Tolbert, M. K., Odunayo, A., Howell, R. S., Peters, E. E., & Reed, A.
(2015).
Efficacy of intravenous administration of combined acid suppressants in healthy dogs. 29(2), 556-560.
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Parkinson, S., Tolbert, K., Messenger, K., Odunayo, A., Brand, M., Davidson, G., ... Papich, M. G.
(2015).
Evaluation of the effect of orally administered acid suppressants on intragastric pH in cats. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
29(1), 104-112.
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Tolbert, M. K., Stauffer, S. H., Brand, M. D., & Gookin, J. L.
(2014).
Cysteine protease activity of feline Tritrichomonas foetus promotes adhesion-dependent cytotoxicity to intestinal epithelial cells. 82(7), 2851-2859.
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Tolbert, M. K., Stauffer, S. H., & Gookin, J. L.
(2013).
Feline Tritrichomonas foetus adhere to intestinal epithelium by receptor-ligand-dependent mechanisms. Veterinary Parasitology.
192(1-3), 75-82.
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Tolbert, M. K., Leutenegger, C. M., Lobetti, R., Birrell, J., & Gookin, J. L.
(2012).
Species identification of trichomonads and associated coinfections in dogs with diarrhea and suspected trichomonosis. Veterinary Parasitology.
187(1-2), 319-322.
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Tolbert, K., Bissett, S., King, A., Davidson, G., Papich, M., Peters, E., & Degernes, L.
(2011).
Efficacy of oral famotidine and 2 omeprazole formulations for the control of intragastric pH in dogs. 25(1), 47-54.
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Tolbert, M. K., & Ward, C. R.
(2010).
Feline thyroid storm: rapid recognition to improve patient survival. Compendium (Yardley, PA).
32(12), E2.
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Tolbert, K., Brown, H. M., Rakich, P. M., Radlinsky, M., & Ward, C. R.
(2009).
Dermoid cysts presenting as enlarged thyroid glands in a cat. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery.
11(8), 717-719.
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Tolbert, M. K., & Gookin, J.
(2009).
Tritrichomonas foetus: a new agent of feline diarrhea. Compendium (Yardley, PA).
31(8), 374-390.
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Garg, R., Tolbert, M., Oakes, J. L., Clemente, T. E., Bost, K. L., & Piller, K. J.
(2007).
Chloroplast targeting of FanC, the major antigenic subunit of Escherichia coli K99 fimbriae, in transgenic soybean. Plant Cell Reports.
26(7), 1011-1023.
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Carleton, R. E., & Tolbert, M. K.
(2004).
Prevalence of Dirofilaria immitis and gastrointestinal helminths in cats euthanized at animal control agencies in northwest Georgia. Veterinary Parasitology.
119(4), 319-326.
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O'Brien, J. S., Tolbert, M. K., Dog Aging Project Consortium, .., & Ruple, A.
Dog and owner demographics impact dietary choices in Dog Aging Project cohort. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
1-10.
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Grady, K., Gould, E., & Tolbert, M. K.
From theory to therapy: a One Health approach guides current and future acid suppressant use in veterinary medicine. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association.
1-9.
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Ostronic, A., Gremillion, C., Zhang, S., Steiner, J. M., Tolbert, M. K., & Gould, E. N.
Pharmacodynamics of 2 dosages of orally administered esomeprazole in client-owned, healthy dogs: A prospective, crossover study. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
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Gould, E. N., Grady, K., & Tolbert, M. K.
pH-independent effects of acid suppressants in dogs and cats: a One Health perspective and case for further investigation. American Journal of Veterinary Research.
1-10.
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Jablonski, S. A., Mazepa, A., & Tolbert, M. K.
(2023).
Use of octreotide for the treatment of protein-losing enteropathy in dogs: Retrospective study of 18 cases. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM).
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chapter
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Tolbert, M. K.
(2021).
102 Trichomonosis. Greene's Infectious Diseases of the Dog and Cat.
(pp. 1278-1284).
Elsevier.
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Tolbert, K., & Gould, E.
(2020).
Gastritis and Gastric Ulceration in Dogs and Cats. Clinical Small Animal Internal Medicine.
(pp. 547-555).
Wiley.
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Tolbert, M. K.
(2019).
Fecal Incontinence. Cote, E., & Cohn, L. (Eds.),
Cote's Clinical Veterinary Advisor: Dogs and Cats.
Elsevier.
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Tolbert, M. K.
(2019).
Hematochezia. Cote, E., & Cohn, L. (Eds.),
Cote's Clinical Veterinary Advisor: Dogs and Cats.
Elsevier.
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Tolbert, M. K.
(2019).
Melena. Cote, E., & Cohn, L. (Eds.),
Cote's Clinical Veterinary Advisor: Dogs and Cats.
Elsevier.
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Tolbert, M. K.
(2017).
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Ettinger, S. J., Feldman, E. C., & Cote, E. (Eds.),
Textbook of Veterinary Internal Medicine Expert Consult, 8th Edition.
(pp. 437-440).
Elsevier, Inc..
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Tolbert, M. K.
(2021).
102 Trichomonosis. Greene's Infectious Diseases of the Dog and Cat.
(pp. 1278-1284).
Elsevier.
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institutional repository document
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Bray, E. E., Zheng, Z., Tolbert, M. K., McCoy, B. M., Consortium, D., Kaeberlein, M., & Kerr, K. F.
(2021).
Once-daily feeding is associated with better health in companion dogs: Results from the Dog Aging Project
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Bray, E. E., Zheng, Z., Tolbert, M. K., McCoy, B. M., Consortium, D., Kaeberlein, M., & Kerr, K. F.
(2021).
Once-daily feeding is associated with better health in companion dogs: Results from the Dog Aging Project
Research
principal investigator on
- Inter-Species Differences in GI Transit and pH: A Pathway to Predicting Oral Absorption in Cats awarded by Morris Animal Foundation - (Denver, Colorado, United States) 2020 - 2021
- The burning truth: Gastric hyperacidity in canine CKD? A pilot study awarded by North Carolina State University - (Raleigh, North Carolina, United States) 2019 - 2020
co-principal investigator on
investigator on
Teaching
teaching activities
- VSCS685 Directed Studies Instructor
- VSCS691 Research Instructor
Background
education and training
- Ph.D. in Comparative Biomedical Sciences, North Carolina State University - (Raleigh, North Carolina, United States) 2013
- D.V.M., University of Georgia - (Athens, Georgia, United States) 2006
- B.S. in Animal Science, Berry College - (Mount Berry, Georgia, United States) 2001
Contact
first name
- Katie
has last name
- Tolbert
Other
- ktolbert@tamu.edu