Posts for Archives: Publication
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Urinary tract infections in cats with hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus and chronic kidney disease
The prevalence of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in cats with hyperthyroidism (n=90), diabetes mellitus (DM) (n=57) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) (n=77) was evaluated retrospectively. It was found to be 12% in cats with hyperthyroidism and DM, … -
The welfare of cats Irene Rochlitz (ed), Heidelberg, Germany: Springer, 2005 ISBN 1-4020-3226-9. 283 pages, hardback, £80.00.
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Invited commentry on ‘The aging feline kidney: A model mortality antagonist?’
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A big impact, and a big ‘thank you’ …
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Use of recombinant feline interferon and glucocorticoid in the treatment of feline infectious peritonitis
A total of 12 clinically ill cats previously diagnosed as feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) were treated with a combination of recombinant feline interferon and glucocorticoid. A complete remission (over 2 years) and a partial remission (2 to 5 months) … -
High viral loads despite absence of clinical and pathological findings in cats experimentally infected with feline coronavirus (FCoV) type I and in naturally FCoV-infected cats
Specified pathogen-free cats were naturally infected with FCoV or experimentally infected with FCoV type I. Seroconversion was determined and the course of infection was monitored by measuring the FCoV loads in faeces, whole blood, plasma and/or … -
Postobstructive diuresis in cats with naturally occurring lower urinary tract obstruction: incidence, severity and association with laboratory parameters on admission
ObjectivesThe objectives of this retrospective study were to investigate the actual incidence of postobstructive diuresis after relief of urethral obstruction in cats, as well as to identify changes in blood and urine parameters that might be associated … -
Non-surgical fertility control: current and future options for cat health and welfare
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Acquired Fanconi syndrome in four cats treated with chlorambucil
Case series summaryFanconi syndrome (FS) is well described in humans and dogs, but has not been reported in cats. This case series describes four cats with acquired FS. On the basis of clinical signs and intestinal biopsies, all cats were initially … -
Owner observations regarding cat scratching behavior: an internet-based survey
ObjectivesThis study was performed to examine aspects of the cat, environment and scratching post that might influence scratching behavior, in an effort to determine how inappropriate scratching behavior might be refocused on acceptable targets.MethodsAn …