Posts for Archives: Publication
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Overweight and obesity in domestic cats: epidemiological risk factors and associated pathologies
The domestic cat has evolved in various aspects in its journey from original domestication to the present day. Many domestic cats today lead a sedentary indoor lifestyle with low environmental stimulation. In addition, cats have changed their eating … -
Transmucosal glucagon rapidly increases blood glucose concentration in healthy cats
ObjectivesTo evaluate the effect of transmucosal glucagon powder (Baqsimi; Amphastar Pharmaceuticals) on blood glucose (BG) concentrations in healthy cats and describe adverse reactions to its administration.MethodsA randomized, controlled, crossover … -
Giant cell reparative granuloma in a cat: unusual bone involvement in a nail bed lesion
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Risk factors affecting all-cause mortality in cats hospitalized by a referral soft tissue service
ObjectivesThe objective of this study was to describe the all-cause mortality rate in cats hospitalized by the soft tissue surgery service of an academic referral hospital over a 5-year period and to identify specific risk factors for mortality. The … -
Serological and molecular detection of Toxoplasma gondii in cats in Europe with evaluation of associated risk factors for pathogen contact/infection
ObjectivesToxoplasma gondii is an obligate intracellular coccidian pathogen, with domestic cats and other members of the Felidae family serving as its definitive hosts. The aim of the study was to identify risk factors for positive test results.MethodsA … -
Evaluation of cats treated with robenacoxib after gastrointestinal surgery
ObjectivesThe aim of the study was to determine if cats administered robenacoxib immediately after gastrointestinal surgery have a similar complication rate to cats that were not administered robenacoxib.MethodsMedical records were reviewed for 154 cats … -
Nasopharyngeal stenosis in cats: a retrospective study of 21 cases comparing endoscopic and surgical treatment (2018–2022)
ObjectivesFeline nasopharyngeal stenosis (NPS) is an uncommon disease in cats. The aim of this study was to compare the outcome with endoscopic and surgical treatments.MethodsIn this retrospective study, medical records were searched for cases of NPS and … -
Perioperative anaesthetic complications in healthy cats undergoing anaesthesia for neutering in first opinion practice
ObjectivesThe aim of the present study was to identify the incidence of common perioperative anaesthetic complications in cats undergoing anaesthesia for neutering in three UK first opinion practices.MethodsA retrospective anaesthetic record analysis was … -
Assessment of the quality of life of cats affected by paraparesis/paraplegia and urinary retention, and their impact on caregivers
ObjectivesIn cats affected by severe thoracolumbar spinal cord pathologies, paraplegia and paraparesis, often accompanied by urinary retention, pose significant challenges, impacting both the cats’ welfare and owners’ lives. This study aimed to assess the … -
Doxycycline with or without famciclovir for infectious ophthalmic and respiratory disease: a prospective, randomized, masked, placebo-controlled trial in 373 kittens
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to prospectively evaluate in a randomized, triple-masked, placebo-controlled trial, outcomes for kittens with ocular manifestations of infectious upper respiratory disease (IURD) treated with an ophthalmic and oral …