Posts for Archives: Publication
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Current Understanding of Feline Diabetes: Part 1, Pathogenesis
Type-1 diabetes, resulting from immune-mediated destruction of beta cells, appears to be rare in cats. Type-2 diabetes, characterised by inadequate insulin secretion and impaired insulin action, is the most common form of diabetes in cats. Other specific … -
Balanced Knowledge
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Hereditary and Congenital Ocular Disease in the Cat
The aim of this review of hereditary and congenital ocular disease in cats is to present an overview of the most common disorders seen in this species, the pathogenesis of the problems and wherever possible, how they are treated. Several defects are … -
Feline Focus
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Amitriptyline Therapy for Idiopathic Cystitis
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Obstructive Inflammatory Laryngeal Disease in Three Cats
Three cats with upper respiratory tract obstruction due to laryngeal inflammation are presented. Cervical radiography showed the presence of a soft tissue mass in the laryngeal region in all cases, and laryngoscopy allowed direct visualization of a mass … -
Book Review
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The Clinical Efficacy of Topical and Systemic Therapy for the Treatment of Feline Ocular Chlamydiosis
Twenty-four specific-pathogen-free-derived cats aged four to 11 months were challenged by ocular application of a field isolate of Chlamydia psittaci to evaluate the effect of topical and systemic therapy on the course of disease. The cats were monitored … -
Current Understanding of Vaccination Site-Associated Sarcomas in the Cat
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Disseminated Mycobacterium Genavense Infection in a FIV-Positive Cat
An 8-year-old FIV-positive Australian cat was presented with coughing, periocular alopecia, pyrexia and inappetence. Skin scrapings demonstrated Demodex cati mites. Antibiotics were administered and it was treated successfully for periocular demodectic …