Posts for Archives: Publication
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Effects of a standardized anesthetic protocol on hematologic variables in healthy cats
This study evaluated the effects of an anesthetic protocol using intravenous ketamine and midazolam, and intramuscular buprenorphine on hematologic variables in cats. Twelve healthy adult cats had blood collected for a complete blood count before and … -
Postprandial glycaemia in cats fed a moderate carbohydrate meal persists for a median of 12 hours — female cats have higher peak glucose concentrations
The postprandial increase in glucose concentration is typically not considered in selecting diets to manage diabetic and pre-diabetic cats. This study describes increases in glucose and insulin concentrations in 24 clinically healthy, neutered adult cats … -
Non-accidental injuries found in necropsies of domestic cats: a review of 191 cases*
Animal cruelty is defined as a deliberate action that causes pain and suffering to an animal. In Brazil, legislation known as the Environmental Crimes Law states that cruelty toward all animal species is criminal in nature. From 644 domestic cats … -
Feline Idiopathic Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Practical relevance: Feline idiopathic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) denotes one form of chronic enteropathy that is immunologically mediated and characterized by persistent or recurrent gastrointestinal (GI) signs and histologic inflammation. Signs of … -
From small acorns . . . the new Cat Friendly Clinic/Cat Friendly Practice programmes
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Risk factors for feline infectious peritonitis in Australian cats
The objective of this study was to determine whether patient signalment (age, breed, sex and neuter status) is associated with naturally-occurring feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) in cats in Australia. A retrospective comparison of the signalment … -
Metastatic carcinoma in the ulna of a cat secondary to a suspected pulmonary tumour
A 14-year-old male neutered Burmese cat presented for investigation of right fore limb lameness that was non-responsive to anti-inflammatory drugs and opioids. Thoracic radiography showed multiple pulmonary soft tissue nodules and a larger cavitated mass. … -
Prevalence of intestinal parasites in private-household cats in Japan
The present study is the first national investigation of intestinal parasites in private-household cats in Japan. A total of 942 faecal samples were collected from private-household cats. Giardia species was assessed using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent … -
Bilateral radial hemimelia and multiple malformations in a kitten
Hemimelia is a congenital disease of complete or partial absence of one or more bones. The most important hypothesis is that radial agenesis is a consequence of neural crest injury. Treatment selection depends on the degree of the deformity and the … -
Nasopharyngeal Disease in Cats
Practical relevance: Nasopharyngeal disease is a common presenting problem in feline medicine.Clinical challenges: The management of feline nasopharyngeal disease can be challenging at a number of levels. In many cases, a specific diagnosis may remain …