Posts for Archives: Publication
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Influence of the observer’s level of experience on systolic and diastolic arterial blood pressure measurements using Doppler ultrasonography in healthy conscious cats
The objective of this study was to determine the influence of the observer’s level of experience on within- and between-day variability, and the percentage of successful systolic (SAP) and diastolic arterial blood pressure (DAP) measurements obtained by … -
Feline Diabetes mellitus
Practical relevance:Diabetes mellitus is a common endocrine disorder in feline practice, affecting approximately 1 in 200 cats. The majority of diabetic cats have type 2 diabetes mellitus, which results from a combination of peripheral insulin resistance … -
Ultrasonographical examination of feline adrenal glands: intra- and inter-observer variability
Interpretation of ultrasonographical measurements requires an understanding of the source and the magnitude of variation. A substantial part of the variation can be attributed to the observer, the equipment or the animal. The aim of this study was to … -
Feline ischaemic myelopathy with a predilection for the cranial cervical spinal cord in older cats
All previous studies on feline ischaemic myelopathy (IM) have reported an acute onset of a single event with no recurrence of clinical signs. This study aimed to evaluate clinical and long-term follow-up data in cats presumptively diagnosed with cervical … -
Evaluation of an in-house dot enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay to detect antibodies against feline panleukopenia virus
Measuring antibody titres to determine a cat’s immunity to core diseases instead of just administering annual vaccinations has not been established in Germany so far. An in-house test kit for the detection of antibodies against feline panleukopenia virus (… -
Medical management and monitoring of the hyperthyroid cat: a survey of UK general practitioners
Feline hyperthyroidism is commonly diagnosed in general practice. This study assessed the opinions and experiences of UK general practitioners (GPs) regarding the management of feline hyperthyroidism. This included an evaluation of preferred treatment … -
Oral Examination in the Cat
Practical relevance:Oral examination in the cat is a process of observing both normal and abnormal, and should be an integral part of any wellness examination as well as a response to any specific complaint(s). The basis for an accurate diagnosis is … -
Traumatic Dentoalveolar and Maxillofacial Injuries in Cats
Practical relevance:Maxillofacial and traumatic dentoalveolar injuries can cause pain and inflammation, and reduce function of the mouth, impacting a cat’s quality of life. Many traumatically induced feline fractures have been reported to involve the … -
Sedative, hematologic and hemostatic effects of dexmedetomidine–butorphanol alone or in combination with ketamine in cats
Acute stress induced by physical restraint can interfere with the validity of laboratory findings. Sedation could minimize such stress. However, it is not known whether sedation can affect hematologic and hemostatic parameters in cats. The purpose of this … -
Concurrent diseases in hyperthyroid cats undergoing assessment prior to radioiodine treatment
Hyperthyroidism is a common endocrinopathy of geriatric cats, which are also prone to various other diseases. This retrospective study examined the prevalence and type of non-renal concurrent diseases present in cats referred for radioiodine assessment …