Posts for Archives: Publication
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Effect of age, sex, breed and venipuncture site on platelet count and clumping in feline blood samples
ObjectivesTo evaluate the associations between sex, age, breed and collection site on platelet count and platelet clumping in feline blood samples.MethodsCats presenting to a primary care feline hospital from January 2016 to January 2017 were recruited. … -
Clinical and prognostic relevance of Mycoplasma felis PCR detection in feline lower respiratory tract disease
ObjectivesThe aim of this retrospective cohort study was to compare two groups of cats with lower respiratory tract disease, one with Mycoplasma felis detected by PCR in the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) (M+) and the other without (M–), with regard … -
Feline dystocia and kitten mortality up to 12 weeks in pedigree cats
ObjectivesThe aim of the present study was to establish the incidence of dystocia in pedigree cat breeds and investigate mortality rates in kittens up to the age of 12 weeks.MethodsA retrospective study was conducted that utilised convenience sampling. … -
Plasma glucagon-like peptide-2 in cats with chronic enteropathies
ObjectivesThe objective of this study was to compare plasma glucagon-like peptide-2 (GLP-2) concentrations in cats with chronic enteropathies (CE) with those of healthy cats.MethodsNineteen client-owned cats with a histopathologic diagnosis of either … -
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Triage body temperature predicts outcome in cats at emergency department admission: a retrospective study of 1440 cases (January 2018 to December 2021)
ObjectivesThe aim of the study was to evaluate the association between triage body temperature (BT) and outcome in cats presenting to the emergency department (ED).MethodsA retrospective observational study was conducted on cats presented to the ED. BT, … -
Retrospective evaluation of the induction of anaesthesia with alfaxalone or propofol in cats undergoing caesarean section
ObjectivesSeveral anaesthetic protocols for caesarean section (c-section) have been described in dogs; however, anaesthesiological studies in cats undergoing c-section are lacking. The aim of this study was to assess the viability and outcome of kittens … -
Evaluation of a point-of-care test for quantitative determination of total thyroxine in feline serum
ObjectivesTotal thyroxine (TT4) evaluation is the most commonly used first-line test for the diagnosis and monitoring of cats with hyperthyroidism. Vcheck T4 is a point-of-care immunoassay that measures TT4 using a Vcheck V200 analyser. This study aimed … -
Signalment, clinicopathological findings, management practices and comorbidities in cats with diabetes mellitus in Germany: cross-sectional study of 144 cases
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to describe signalment, clinicopathological findings, management practices and the occurrence of comorbidities in feline diabetes mellitus (DM) in Germany.MethodsThis was a cross-sectional study using questionnaires and … -
Effect of acetate- and lactate-containing intravenous fluid on acid-base status, electrolytes and plasma lactate concentration in dehydrated cats
ObjectivesAcetate (ACE) and lactate (LAC)-containing balanced resuscitation fluids are commonly used for fluid therapy in cats. These fluids can influence acid-base and electrolyte status. This prospective randomised study compared two balanced …