Posts for Archives: Publication
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Congenital Portosystemic Shunts in Cats
Practical relevance Although a relatively uncommon condition, the investigation, diagnosis and initial medical management of feline congenital portosystemic shunts is often undertaken within general practice. Early recognition and appropriate treatment … -
Congenital Portosystemic Shunts in Cats
Practical relevance Although the surgical management of feline congenital portosystemic shunts (CPSSs) is normally performed at specialist centres, a good knowledge of treatment options and prognosis is important for the general practitioner when advising … -
Soft palate cyst in a cat
A 17-month-old cat presented for frequent swallowing, occasional cough and stertor. Radiographic evaluation revealed a soft tissue mass at the level of the soft palate. Oral examination revealed a soft tissue mass within the soft palate. Surgical … -
Reduction of feral cat (Felis catus Linnaeus 1758) colony size following hysterectomy of adult female cats
The size of urban cat colonies is limited only by the availability of food and shelter; therefore, their population growth challenges all known population control programs. To test a new population control method, a free-roaming feral cat colony at the … -
Efficacy of iopanoic acid for treatment of spontaneous hyperthyroidism in cats
Iopanoic acid is an iodine containing oral cholecystographic agent that has been used to treat hyperthyroidism in humans and has recently been evaluated in an experimental model of feline hyperthyroidism. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy … -
Pseudomembranous cystitis, an unusual condition associated with feline urine outflow obstruction: Four cases
The clinical follow-up of four cats presumptively diagnosed with pseudomembranous cystitis is described. All presented with acute urine outflow obstruction and acute renal failure. Urethral catheterisation was performed without difficulty but … -
Book Reviews
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Ischemic neuromyopathy due to peripheral arterial embolization of an adenocarcinoma in a cat
A case of peripheral arterial tumor embolization in a cat is described. The cat presented with signs of aortic thromboembolism, including decreased peripheral pulse quality, pallor, and coolness of the distal limbs, as well as proprioceptive deficits. … -
Prevalence of polycystic kidney disease in Persian and Persian related cats in France
The prevalence of polycystic kidney disease (PKD) has been estimated in the USA, Australia, UK, and Germany, but no data are available to date in France. The purpose of this study was to determine prevalence of PKD in Persian and Persian related breeds of … -
Lymphoma in Australian cats—Lessons for Europe?