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Clinicopathological and ultrasonographic features of cats with eosinophilic enteritis
Eosinophilic enteritis (EE) in cats is poorly characterized. The aim of the current study was to retrospectively evaluate the clinical and ultrasonographic findings in cats with histologic evidence of eosinophilic inflammation on gastrointestinal biopsy. … -
Pancreatitis in cats
Practical relevance:Pancreatitis is a frequent finding in cats, the chronic form being more common than the acute form. Despite the large number of diseases or conditions that may be associated with feline pancreatitis, in most cases no cause is diagnosed … -
Comparative study of aural microflora in healthy cats, allergic cats and cats with systemic disease
Twenty healthy cats (group 1) with clinically normal ears, 15 cats with systemic disease (group 2) and 15 allergic cats (group 3) were included in a prospective study. The experimental unit was the ear. A clinical score was established for each ear canal … -
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 …