Posts for Archives: Publication
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Evaluation of low-dose metronomic (LDM) cyclophosphamide toxicity in cats with malignant neoplasia
Oral administration of low-dose cyclophosphamide in pets with spontaneously occurring malignant neoplasms has become a common practice in veterinary medicine. The purpose of this retrospective study was to investigate toxicity events in cats with … -
Feline ischemic myelopathy and encephalopathy secondary to hyaline arteriopathy in five cats
Five cats presented with acute-onset neurological signs. Magnetic resonance imaging in four cats showed a T2-weighted hyperintense spinal cord lesion that was mildly contrast-enhancing in three cats. Owing to inflammatory cerebrospinal fluid changes three … -
Functional assessment of expiratory flow pattern in feline lower airway disease
Feline lower airway disease (FLAD) is a chronic respiratory disease of which there is a lack of information on functional assessment in current veterinary medicine. The purposes of this study were to investigate expiratory pattern and evaluate the … -
Thoracoscopy in the cat
Practical relevance:Thoracoscopy provides a minimally invasive means of diagnosis and offers many important benefits when compared with open thoracotomy.Clinical challenges:The expense of the equipment, the steep learning curve required to gain … -
Primary hypodipsia in a cat with severe hypernatremia
Clinical summary:A 4.5-year-old male castrated domestic shorthair cat presented with a 2-month history of muscle tremors progressing to weakness, pelvic limb ataxia, mild facial twitching, poor appetite and polyuria. Primary hypodipsia and resultant … -
Congenital thoracic lordosis and scoliosis in a cat
A 10-week-old domestic shorthair kitten was referred for intermittent episodes of dyspnea, cyanosis and a suspected congenital thoracic anomaly. Physical examination showed an obvious palpable concavity in the caudal thoracic spine. Thoracic radiographs … -
Molecular study on selected vector-borne infections in urban stray colony cats in northern Italy
Feline vector-borne diseases can be caused by a range of pathogens transmitted by arthropods. Many of these infections have zoonotic implications, and stray cats are potential sentinels for human and pet health. This study investigated the prevalence of … -
Clinical evaluation of alfaxalone to induce and maintain anaesthesia in cats undergoing neutering procedures
This study looked at the use and efficacy of alfaxalone for total intravenous anaesthesia (TIVA) in cats. Following intramuscular medetomidine (20 μg/kg) and morphine (0.3 mg/kg) premedication, anaesthesia was induced and maintained with intravenous … -
Prevalence of otitis externa in stray cats in northern Italy
Feline otitis externa is a dermatological disorder that has not been evaluated much in stray cats. One hundred and eighty-seven stray cats were randomly selected during a trap–neuter–release programme to investigate the prevalence of otitis externa in … -
Erratum: 2013 AAFP Feline Vaccination Advisory Panel Report
Regrettably, an error appeared in the ‘Injectable vaccine administration’ box on page 798: the pictures in Figures 8 and 9 were swapped with each other. (The error appears in the printed copies of the journal, and in online versions …