Posts for Archives: Publication
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Feline herpesvirus 1 and feline calicivirus infections in a heterogeneous cat population of a rescue shelter
Feline herpesvirus 1 (FeHV-1) and feline calicivirus (FCV), associated with upper respiratory tract disease, are highly prevalent in cats worldwide. With the aim to investigate the importance of feline respiratory viruses in a heterogeneous population of … -
Feline Rabies: ABCD Guidelines on Prevention and Management
Overview Rabies virus belongs to the genus Lyssavirus, together with European bat lyssaviruses 1 and 2. In clinical practice, rabies virus is easily inactivated by detergent-based disinfectants.Infection Rabid animals are the only source of infection. … -
Bordetella Bronchiseptica Infection in Cats: ABCD Guidelines on Prevention and Management
OverviewBordetella bronchiseptica is a Gram-negative bacterium that colonises the respiratory tract of mammals and is considered to be a primary pathogen of domestic cats. It is sensible to consider B bronchiseptica as a rare cause of zoonotic infections. … -
The Process of Evidence-Based Medicine
Evidence-based medicine is the conscientious, explicit and judicious use of current best evidence in making decisions about the care of individual patients. -
Feline Herpesvirus Infection: ABCD Guidelines on Prevention and Management
Overview Feline viral rhinotracheitis, caused by feline herpesvirus (FHV), is an upper respiratory tract disease that is often associated with feline calicivirus and bacteria. In most cats, FHV remains latent after recovery, and they become lifelong virus … -
Phaeohyphomycotic osteomyelitis in the femur of a cat
A 4-month-old castrated male domestic shorthair cat was presented for a right hind leg lameness of 1-week duration. Physical examination revealed a painful swelling over the right distal femur. A radiograph of the right stifle revealed an extensive lytic … -
The Paralyzed Cat
Practical relevance Although gait disturbance is one of the most common neurological presentations in feline medicine, the clinical approach to the paralyzed cat can be challenging. After excluding orthopedic and cardiovascular diseases that may mimic a … -
Surgical management of an incidentally diagnosed true pleuroperitoneal hernia in a cat
Diaphragmatic defects in cats are common and most frequently occur as a result of trauma.1 Congenital diaphragmatic defects include peritoneopericardial hernias, hiatal hernias and, infrequently, true diaphragmatic, or pleuroperitoneal, hernias. Only … -
Dermoid Cysts Presenting as Enlarged Thyroid Glands in a Cat
A 5-year-old spayed female cat was evaluated for hyperthyroidism based on an elevated free thyroxine (T4) measurement and bilaterally enlarged symmetric subcutaneous masses in the area of the thyroid glands. Physical examination revealed bilateral … -
Intra-lesional amphotericin B—Worth a try, maybe for lots of things, but we need more data!