Posts for Archives: Publication
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Pelvic osteotomy for pelvic canal stenosis after malunion pelvic fractures in cats
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of pelvic osteotomy and ventral fixation of the ischium using cortical screws and polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) for feline pelvic canal stenosis (PCS) associated with malunion after conservative … -
Evaluation of the sedative properties of oral trazodone, gabapentin or their combination in healthy cats
ObjectivesSedation before veterinary visits is advocated to help reduce fear and anxiety in cats and facilitate safe handling. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of trazodone, gabapentin and a trazodone/gabapentin combination for oral … -
Comparative performance of video-otoscopy and CT in the diagnosis of external ear disease in cats
ObjectivesThe aim of the study was to compare CT with video-otoscopy for detecting external ear canal masses in cats and to describe CT features of feline external ear disease.MethodsThis retrospective study evaluated the external ear canals of cats that … -
Clinical features of tularemia in cats: a retrospective study from 2000 to 2021
ObjectivesThe objectives of this study were to describe the clinical features of cats diagnosed with tularemia, and to compare the clinical features of cats with and without tularemia and identify characteristics increasing the likelihood of a tularemia … -
Thyroid function tests in healthy kittens aged between 2 and 16 weeks
ObjectivesThis study aimed to determine thyroid hormone concentrations in a cohort of healthy kittens due to the paucity of information in the literature, and the potential for congenital hypothyroidism (CH) to contribute to fading kitten syndrome (FKS)…. -
Effects of training on Feline Grimace Scale scoring for acute pain assessment in cats
ObjectivesThe aim of the study was to determine the effects of training on inter-rater reliability and agreement of Feline Grimace Scale (FGS) scoring by small animal practitioners.MethodsSeven small animal veterinarians were asked to score a total of 50 … -
Efficacy of ultrasonographic diaphragmatic parameters in distinguishing diaphragmatic dysfunction in cats
ObjectivesDiaphragmatic dysfunction (DD) is often underdiagnosed in veterinary medicine. Various ultrasonographic diaphragmatic parameters, including diaphragmatic excursion (DE), diaphragmatic thickness (Tdi) and diaphragmatic thickening fraction (DTF), … -
2024 ISFM and ANZCVS abstracts
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Atrial septal pouch in cats: first report on interatrial septum anatomical variations
ObjectivesThe atrial septal pouch was first recognised in humans in 2006 and, since 2010, has been described in more detail. The first reports on the left-sided atrial septal pouch linked its occurrence with a higher risk of thromboembolic stroke … -
Use of liposomal bupivacaine in cats undergoing gastrointestinal surgery is associated with lower doses of full µ-opioid agonists postoperatively
ObjectivesThe aim of the study was to analyze the association of the administration of liposomal bupivacaine (Nocita) with postoperative opioid use in cats undergoing gastrointestinal surgery, as well as to analyze the administration of antiemetics …