Posts for Archives: Publication
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US cat caregivers’ attitudes on veterinary video telemedicine
ObjectivesMany cats do not see a veterinarian on an annual basis, and their caregivers face many barriers to accessing veterinary care. A potential solution to overcome some of these barriers is video telemedicine. Thus, the aim of this study was to … -
Behavior and adoptability of hoarded cats admitted to an animal shelter
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to analyze the behavioral characteristics and success of adoption for previously hoarded cats.MethodsShelter records and post-adoption surveys were analyzed for hoarded cats ⩾6 months old at intake. A non-standard … -
Investigated regional apparent diffusion coefficient values of the morphologically normal feline brain
ObjectivesDiffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) MRI is increasingly available in veterinary medicine for investigation of the brain. However, apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) values have only been reported in a small number of cats or in research settings. … -
Lack of association between feline AB blood groups and retroviral status: a multicenter, multicountry study
ObjectivesThe relationship between blood group antigens and disease has been studied in humans. Blood types have been associated with both decreased and increased rates of various infections. In addition, blood group expression has been shown to vary with … -
Grapiprant or carprofen following ovariohysterectomy in the cat: analgesic efficacy, hematological, biochemical and urinalysis evaluation
ObjectivesThis study aimed to compare the analgesic effect between carprofen and grapiprant every 12 or 24 h on postoperative pain in cats undergoing ovariohysterectomy, in addition to the effects on the hematological, biochemical and urinalysis … -
Tumours involving the retrobulbar space in cats: 37 cases
ObjectivesThe aim of this multicentre retrospective study was to describe the clinical presentation, imaging findings, diagnosis and outcomes of cats with retrobulbar neoplasia.MethodsA total of 37 cats that were diagnosed with retrobulbar neoplasia and … -
Dietary 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 effects on vitamin D status, plasma metabolites and urine mineral excretion in adult cats
ObjectivesThe study aimed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of vitamin D supplementation with dietary 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 (25[OH]D3) in adult cats.MethodsThree levels of dietary 25(OH)D3 concentrations (4.9, 8.4, 11.8 µg/kg as fed) were received … -
Reduced risk of arterial thromboembolism in cats with pleural effusion due to congestive heart failure
ObjectivesThe aim of the study was to determine whether cardiogenic pleural effusion in cats is associated with a lower risk of arterial thromboembolism (ATE) compared with cats with cardiac disease without evidence of pleural effusion.MethodsA cross-… -
Knowledge, attitudes and influencers of cat owners in North America around antimicrobials and antimicrobial stewardship
ObjectivesThe primary aims of this study were to determine preferences of North American cat owners when they are prescribed an antimicrobial for their cat with regard to cost, method of administration and the importance of antibiotics for treating … -
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