Posts for Archives: Publication
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Feline Focus
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In vitro comparison of feline bone marrow-derived and adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells
Mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) are increasingly being proposed as a therapeutic option for a variety of different diseases in human and veterinary medicine. At present, MSC are most often collected from bone marrow (BM) or adipose tissue (AT) and enriched … -
Effect of pimobendan on the clinical outcome and survival of cats with non-taurine responsive dilated cardiomyopathy
This retrospective study was designed to assess the effect of pimobendan on the median survival time (MST) of cats with non-taurine responsive dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). Thirty-two client-owned cats with a left ventricular internal dimension at end … -
Acceptability and compliance of atenolol tablet, compounded paste and compounded suspension prescribed to healthy cats*
This study was designed to evaluate the cats’ acceptance and compliance of the owners and cats towards an extemporaneously prepared palatable compounded atenolol (paste and suspension) formulation in comparison to the commercially obtained tablet, in a … -
Pancreatic rupture in four cats with high-rise syndrome
Pancreatic trauma and rupture are rare after feline high-rise syndrome; however, should it happen, pancreatic enzymes will leak into the abdominal cavity and may cause pancreatic autodigestion and fatty tissue saponification. If not diagnosed and treated, … -
Successful treatment of hepatic failure secondary to diazepam administration in a cat
A 2-year-old castrated male domestic shorthair cat developed acute hepatic failure following oral diazepam administration for behavioral problems. The patient survived with intensive supportive care and was discharged after 5 days in hospital. Successful … -
A New Year and a New Beginning
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Letter to the Editor
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Caudal Mediastinal Abscess Due to a Grass Awn (Hordeum spp) in a Cat
A two-and-a-half year-old male, domestic shorthaired cat was presented with a history of chronic expiratory dyspnoea, dysphagia and progressive weight loss. Thoracic radiography revealed a caudal mediastinal mass. Surgical exploration confirmed the … -
Editorial