Posts for Archives: Publication
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CT characterisation of feline adrenal glands
ObjectivesThe objectives of this study were to describe the CT characteristics of the adrenal glands in healthy cats, to provide normal reference biometry for adrenal gland size and attenuation values, and to investigate the association with age, sex, … -
Evaluation of postoperative complication rates in cats undergoing perineal urethrostomy performed in dorsal recumbency
Case series summaryMedical records were reviewed for cats that underwent a perineal urethrostomy performed in dorsal recumbency for the treatment of urethral obstruction. Information, including signalment, reason for presentation, number of previous … -
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Short-term postprandial changes in select serum biochemistry analytes in healthy adult cats
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to evaluate the magnitude, duration and significance of postprandial changes to select serum biochemistry analytes in healthy adult cats in the 12 h period after a meal.MethodsNine adult research cats fed commercial … -
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Flexor tenectomy: salvage surgery following feline onychectomy
ObjectivesOnychectomized cats (Felis catus) with inappropriate elimination behaviors or aggression may be responding to painful paw pathology, even several years after the initial onychectomy. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the … -
Evaluation of Leptospira infection and exposure in free-roaming cat populations in northern California and southern Texas
ObjectivesLeptospirosis is a re-emergent zoonotic bacterial disease associated with renal and hepatic injury. In free-roaming cats in some regions, a high prevalence of Leptospira antibodies has been identified, and pathogenic leptospires have been … -
Periodontal disease in cats under primary veterinary care in the UK: frequency and risk factors
ObjectivesPeriodontal disease is a multifactorial inflammatory disease that can have major welfare implications in cats. This study aimed to report the frequency and demographic risk factors of periodontal disease and to explore associations with common … -
Diagnostic value of cerebrospinal fluid analysis in epileptic cats with unremarkable brain MRI or hippocampal signal changes only
ObjectivesCerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis is used in the diagnostic investigation of cats with epileptic seizures. The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate the diagnostic value of CSF analysis in cats with epileptic seizures that have … -
Effects of peripheral active warming and passive insulation on core body temperature during feline ovariohysterectomy: a multi-arm randomized clinical trial
ObjectivesHypothermia is a common complication of anesthesia, particularly in cats. Some veterinarians insulate the extremities of cats as a preventive measure, and there is evidence that heating the extremities of dogs decreases the rate of heat loss …