Posts for Archives: Publication
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Feline non-regenerative anemia: Diagnostic and treatment recommendations
Practical relevance:Non-regenerative anemia, or anemia with reticulocytopenia, is a daily diagnosis in feline practice.Clinical challenges:The disease processes underlying non-regenerative anemia are many and diverse. A major diagnostic evaluation may be … -
Medical conditions and outcomes in 371 hoarded cats from 14 sources: a retrospective study (2011–2014)
ObjectivesThe aims of this study were to: (1) describe the source, route of surrender and signalment of hoarded cats relinquished to the Toronto Humane Society (THS); (2) document the prevalence of medical conditions by group (place of origin); (3) … -
Influence of time and phenotype on salivary Fel d1 in domestic shorthair cats
ObjectivesFel d1 is a major allergen that may affect humans sensitive to cat allergens, and it can be detected in the saliva and on the hair of cats. We studied the variability of salivary Fel d1 in typical house cats (ie, neutered domestic shorthair cats)… -
Cryopreservation of feline red blood cells in liquid nitrogen using glycerol and hydroxyethyl starch
ObjectivesThe objective of this study was to evaluate the techniques and short-term effects of cryopreservation of feline red blood cells (RBCs) in liquid nitrogen using glycerol or hydroxyethyl starch (HES) as a cryoprotectant.MethodsFeline RBCs were … -
Trichophyton species and Microsporum gypseum infection and fomite carriage in cats from three animal shelters: a retrospective case series
ObjectivesThe goal of this retrospective case series was to report on the clinical aspects of confirmed Trichophyton species and Microsporum gypseum infections in cats from three animal sheltersMethodsThis was an observational retrospective study. Fungal … -
Novel ultrasound-guided lateral approach for femoral nerve block in cats: a pilot study
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to describe the technique for a novel lateral approach to femoral nerve block in cat cadavers.MethodsFive feline cadavers were used in our prospective cadaveric experimental study. Ultrasonography was used to identify … -
Assessment of body weight for age determination in kittens
ObjectivesThe objective of this study was to assess the utility of using body weight for age determination in kittens.MethodsMedical records were reviewed for serial body weight measurements collected from neonatal kittens (up to 8 weeks of age) from a … -
JFMS celebrates 20 years
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Acute hindlimb lameness in a 6-month-old cat
Clinical presentation:A 6-month-old female spayed domestic shorthair cat was presented for investigation of acute right hindlimb lameness and paresis.What is your diagnosis?Readers are encouraged to review the case history and consider what their … -
Management of severe stifle trauma: 1. Stifle luxation
Practical relevance:Traumatic stifle joint luxation is an uncommon but severe injury. There is usually rupture of several stabilising structures of the joint including the cruciate ligaments, collateral ligaments, joint capsule and menisci. Successful …