Posts for Archives: Publication
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Refreshed brands for JFMS’s publishing organisations
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Triage body temperature predicts outcome in cats at emergency department admission: a retrospective study of 1440 cases (January 2018 to December 2021)
ObjectivesThe aim of the study was to evaluate the association between triage body temperature (BT) and outcome in cats presenting to the emergency department (ED).MethodsA retrospective observational study was conducted on cats presented to the ED. BT, … -
Retrospective evaluation of the induction of anaesthesia with alfaxalone or propofol in cats undergoing caesarean section
ObjectivesSeveral anaesthetic protocols for caesarean section (c-section) have been described in dogs; however, anaesthesiological studies in cats undergoing c-section are lacking. The aim of this study was to assess the viability and outcome of kittens … -
Evaluation of a point-of-care test for quantitative determination of total thyroxine in feline serum
ObjectivesTotal thyroxine (TT4) evaluation is the most commonly used first-line test for the diagnosis and monitoring of cats with hyperthyroidism. Vcheck T4 is a point-of-care immunoassay that measures TT4 using a Vcheck V200 analyser. This study aimed … -
Signalment, clinicopathological findings, management practices and comorbidities in cats with diabetes mellitus in Germany: cross-sectional study of 144 cases
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to describe signalment, clinicopathological findings, management practices and the occurrence of comorbidities in feline diabetes mellitus (DM) in Germany.MethodsThis was a cross-sectional study using questionnaires and … -
Effect of acetate- and lactate-containing intravenous fluid on acid-base status, electrolytes and plasma lactate concentration in dehydrated cats
ObjectivesAcetate (ACE) and lactate (LAC)-containing balanced resuscitation fluids are commonly used for fluid therapy in cats. These fluids can influence acid-base and electrolyte status. This prospective randomised study compared two balanced … -
Isolation of the feline herpesvirus-1 modified live vaccine strain F2 from one of four cats with dendritic ulcers
ObjectivesTo investigate the pathogenicity of feline herpesvirus-1 (FHV-1) to the cornea, FHV-1 strains isolated from feline eyes with dendritic ulcers were subjected to genomic analysis to determine whether FHV-1 vaccine strains are involved in the … -
Cardiovascular changes in Persian cats with polycystic kidney disease: a study of cardiac troponin I, echocardiography and blood pressure
ObjectivesCardiovascular complications are well known in humans with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (PKD), but limited data exist for cats. This study aimed to assess echocardiographic changes, cardiac troponin I (cTnI) levels and systolic … -
Retrospective study of partial lateral corpectomy to treat thoracic and lumbar intervertebral disc herniation in 12 cats
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to describe the safety and effectiveness of thoracic or lumbar partial lateral corpectomy (PLC) in cats with spinal cord compression due to intervertebral disc herniation (IVH).MethodsA retrospective study was conducted … -
Window entrapment trauma in cats: clinical, neurological and clinicopathological findings and outcome (70 cases)
ObjectivesWindow entrapment in cats can lead to reduced blood flow to the spinal cord, muscles and nerves, resulting in ischaemic neuromyelomyopathy. The severity and duration of entrapment greatly influence clinical and neurological outcomes, as well as …