Posts for Archives: Publication
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Isolation of the feline herpesvirus-1 modified live vaccine strain F2 from one of four cats with dendritic ulcers
ObjectivesTo investigate the pathogenicity of feline herpesvirus-1 (FHV-1) to the cornea, FHV-1 strains isolated from feline eyes with dendritic ulcers were subjected to genomic analysis to determine whether FHV-1 vaccine strains are involved in the … -
Cardiovascular changes in Persian cats with polycystic kidney disease: a study of cardiac troponin I, echocardiography and blood pressure
ObjectivesCardiovascular complications are well known in humans with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (PKD), but limited data exist for cats. This study aimed to assess echocardiographic changes, cardiac troponin I (cTnI) levels and systolic … -
Retrospective study of partial lateral corpectomy to treat thoracic and lumbar intervertebral disc herniation in 12 cats
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to describe the safety and effectiveness of thoracic or lumbar partial lateral corpectomy (PLC) in cats with spinal cord compression due to intervertebral disc herniation (IVH).MethodsA retrospective study was conducted … -
Window entrapment trauma in cats: clinical, neurological and clinicopathological findings and outcome (70 cases)
ObjectivesWindow entrapment in cats can lead to reduced blood flow to the spinal cord, muscles and nerves, resulting in ischaemic neuromyelomyopathy. The severity and duration of entrapment greatly influence clinical and neurological outcomes, as well as … -
Intraoperative nociceptive and clinical comparisons between ventral midline and flank ovariectomy in feral and stray cats
ObjectivesThe aim of the present study was to evaluate the differences in intraoperative nociception, incision size and operative time between midline (OVEm) and flank ovariectomy (OVEf) in feral or stray cats.MethodsTwo groups of animals, the OVEm group (… -
Prevalence of feline hyperthyroidism in a laboratory-based sample of 27,888 cats in Spain
ObjectivesThe objective of the study was to investigate the prevalence of hyperthyroidism in Spain, including its geographical distribution and prevalence across different age groups.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted. Samples submitted to a … -
Feline caudal vena cava to aorta ratio reference interval
ObjectivesThe primary objective of this investigation was to ultrasonographically evaluate the caudal vena cava to aorta (CVC:Ao) ratio in healthy, conscious cats and to generate reference intervals. A secondary objective was to identify the site of … -
Measurement of ground reaction forces in cats after total hip replacement
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to evaluate ground reaction forces (GRFs) in cats after unilateral total hip replacement (THR) and compare them with cats after femoral head and neck ostectomy (FHO).MethodsThe databases of the Small Animal Clinic of … -
Treatment of patellar luxation with polyethylene sulcal ridge prostheses in 44 feline stifles: a retrospective study
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to assess the complication rates and long-term outcomes, as well as to refine case selection criteria for cats undergoing trochlear ridge augmentation (TRA) using an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene implant (… -
Genetic Testing: practical dos and don’ts for cats
Practical relevance:A significant number of genetic variants are known for domestic cats and their breeds. Several DNA variants are causal for inherited diseases and most of the variants for phenotypic traits have been discovered. Genetic testing for …