Posts for Archives: Publication
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Cerebral vascular hamartoma in a geriatric cat
An 11-year-old castrated male domestic medium hair cat was presented with neurological signs consistent with a right thalamocortical lesion. Computed tomography (CT) images revealed a heterogeneously, hyperattenuating, poorly contrast enhancing intra-… -
Prevalence of echocardiographic evidence of cardiac disease in apparently healthy cats with murmurs*
The objective of this prospective study was to determine the prevalence of echocardiographic evidence of heart disease in apparently healthy cats with heart murmurs. Thirty-two privately owned domestic cats were examined. All cats were considered healthy … -
Diagnosis and surgical management of a fractured atlas in a cat
A 6-month-old male-castrated domestic shorthair cat was presented shortly after being bitten on the neck by a large breed dog. On presentation the cat was non-ambulatory tetraparetic with preserved deep pain perception. Plain radiographs of the neck did … -
Uterine Adenocarcinoma with Abdominal Metastases in an Ovariohysterectomised Cat
Surgical findings An adenocarcinoma of the uterine stump with abdominal metastases is described in a 12.5-year-old incompletely ovariohysterectomised domestic shorthair cat. At the time of presentation, the adenocarcinoma had metastasised to the right … -
Congenital diaphragmatic eventration in two closely related British Shorthair cats
Two closely related British Shorthair cats, which died after surgery performed in the dorsal position, were presented for dissection. In both, a thin, flaccid, enlarged transparent tendinous diaphragmatic portion protruded cranially into the thoracic … -
Feline Systemic Hypertension
Practical relevance The clinical importance of feline hypertension has been recognised for many years and most feline practitioners are quite familiar with this syndrome. Once systemic hypertension is identified, long-term management of the patient is … -
Response: FeLV-associated chronic lymphocytic leukemia
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Feline Blood Transfusions
Practical relevance Blood transfusions are a potentially life-saving procedure that are within the reach of most small animal practitioners. Only minimal equipment is required.Patient group Any cat with clinical signs attributable to a reduced red blood … -
Urethral obstruction in cats: Predisposing factors, clinical, clinicopathological characteristics and prognosis
Feline lower urinary tract diseases in general, and urethral obstruction (UO) in particular, are common clinical conditions in cats. The aims of this study were to identify risk factors for UO, to characterise clinical and clinicopathological signs, … -
Sensitivity of cytopathological examination in the diagnosis of feline sporotrichosis
Sporotrichosis is caused by Sporothrix schenckii. The cat is the animal species most affected by this mycosis and plays an important role in the zoonotic transmission of this disease. The definitive diagnosis is made by isolation of the fungus in culture; …