Posts for Archives: Publication
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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 … -
AAFP and ISFM Feline-Friendly Nursing Care Guidelines
Nursing care: The term nursing care means different things to different people. The authors of these AAFP and ISFM Feline-Friendly Nursing Care Guidelines define nursing care as any interaction between the cat and the veterinary team (veterinarian, … -
Feline Focus
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Unilateral forelimb partial aphalangia in a kitten
Congenital limb deformities are rarely reported in the cat. The macroscopic and radiographic features of aphalangia are described in a 2-month-old male kitten showing a shortened limb that ended, at the level of the carpus, in a stump without digits. A … -
Increased incidence of thoracic wall deformities in related Bengal kittens
Clinical records made during routine vaccinations were compared between populations of domestic shorthair cats and Bengal kittens. An increased incidence (12/244) of thoracic wall deformity was detected amongst the Bengal kittens. Deformities detected … -
Use of a carbon dioxide laser to treat ceruminous gland hyperplasia in a cat
This case report describes the skin condition ceruminous gland hyperplasia of the ears of a cat. The diagnosis was made through histopathology. Treatment consisted of carbon dioxide laser ablation of the cystic structures and postoperative care associated … -
Feline intestinal parasites in Finland: prevalence, risk factors and anthelmintic treatment practices
The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of feline intestinal parasites in Finland and to determine the possible risk factors for infection. Altogether 411 feline fecal samples were analyzed with a flotation method to reveal helminth eggs and … -
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