Posts for Archives: Publication
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Energy and protein needs of cats for maintenance, gestation and lactation
In the present investigation, data on the energy intakes and energy needs, as well as protein and fat accretion, of queens during pregnancy, during lactation and after lactation are given. Eleven adult cats were used as experimental animals. Data were … -
Comparing thyroid palpation techniques
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Therapies for Feline Chronic Kidney Disease
Practical relevance Successful treatment and prevention of kidney disease in pet animals requires a multidimensional approach to identify and eliminate causes or exacerbating factors, provide professional examination and care on a regular basis, and plan … -
Comparing thyroid palpation techniques
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Feline Uveitis
Practical relevance Feline uveitis can be a subtle, insidious, painful, vision-threatening disease with causes that can sometimes be fatal. It is essential that clinicians remain alert to its various clinical presentations, thoroughly diagnose cases once … -
Prevalence of Potentially Pathogenic Enteric Organisms in Clinically Healthy Kittens in the UK
Faecal samples were collected from 57 clinically healthy kittens presented for initial vaccination, in the UK. Routine bacteriological examination identified Salmonella species in one and Campylobacter species in five samples. Polymerase chain reaction (… -
Effect of sample collection methodology on nasal culture results in cats
Empiric antibiotic therapy is often employed to treat feline chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), however, collection of samples for culture should result in improved antibiotic selection and development of less antibacterial resistance. This study evaluated the … -
A Nosocomial Outbreak of Feline Calicivirus Associated Virulent Systemic Disease in France
This report describes a nosocomial outbreak of feline calicivirus (FCV) associated virulent systemic disease (VSD) in a French veterinary teaching hospital in 2005. The outbreak started in March and resolved within 1 month. Signs, clinical course, … -
Effect of Polyprenyl Immunostimulant on the survival times of three cats with the dry form of feline infectious peritonitis
Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is considered a fatal disease. Three cats with dry form FIP were treated with Polyprenyl Immunostimulant. Two of the three cats are still on treatment and are alive and well 2 years after diagnosis. The third cat … -
Acupuncture treatment for feline multifocal intervertebral disc disease
A 14-year-old male neutered domestic shorthair cat was admitted to the Veterinary Medical Center, University of Minnesota for evaluation of severe hind limb ataxia, atrophy and paresis. Diagnosis based on physical examination, neurological assessment and …