Posts for Archives: Publication
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Effectiveness of a new dietetic weight management food to achieve weight loss in client-owned obese cats
ObjectivesThe aim of the study was to evaluate weight loss and maintenance parameters in cats fed a novel weight management food and to assess the owner’s perception of the cat’s quality of life.MethodsThis study was designed as a prospective, … -
Feline Focus
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Ultrasonographic, endoscopic and histological appearance of the caecum in clinically healthy cats
ObjectivesThe aim of the study was to describe the ultrasonographic and endoscopic appearance and characteristics of the caecum in asymptomatic cats, and to correlate these findings with histology.MethodsEx vivo ultrasonographic and histologic evaluations … -
Progestins to control feline reproduction
Relevance:The high fertility rate of cats means that methods to control feline reproduction are a requirement for cat breeders and pet owners, as well as for those involved in the management of feral cat populations. Progestins continue to be used to … -
Alternative methods for feline fertility control
Practical relevance:Reversible contraceptives are highly desired by purebred cat breeders for managing estrous cycles and by scientists managing assisted reproduction programs. A variety of alternative medicine approaches have been explored as methods to … -
Clinical/research abstracts accepted for presentation at ISFM Congress 2015
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Assessment of a quantitative 5′ nuclease real-time polymerase chain reaction using the nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide dehydrogenase gamma subunit (nuoG) for Bartonella species in domiciled and stray cats in Brazil
ObjectivesThe objective of this study was to develop a quantitative 5′ nuclease real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay to diagnose infections caused by Bartonella species.MethodsBetween January and April 2013 whole blood samples were collected by … -
Simultaneous visual inspection for barometric whole-body plethysmography waveforms during pulmonary function testing in client-owned cats
ObjectivesFor the purpose of applying a barometric whole-body plethysmography (BWBP) device as a routine clinical tool in client-owned cats, the objective of this study was to evaluate the methodological importance of simultaneous visual inspection (SVI) … -
Characterization of pica and chewing behaviors in privately owned cats: a case-control study
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to characterize pica behavior in cats.MethodsCat owners were recruited to participate in a questionnaire survey on pica behavior exhibited by their cats. Emphasis was put on the type of item ingested. Questions on early … -
Diagnostic value of Light’s criteria and albumin gradient in classifying the pathophysiology of pleural effusion formation in cats
The primary aim of this study was to assess whether human Light’s criteria with the cut-off values previously published for cats are useful and superior to the traditional veterinary classification in diagnosing pathophysiology of fluid formation in cats …