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Perianaesthetic complications in cats undergoing MRI of the brain
ObjectivesThis study aimed to describe perianaesthetic complications in cats undergoing MRI of the brain and investigate if previously reported factors for anaesthetic mortality in cats are associated with an increased risk of anaesthetic complications in … -
Efficacy of oral AB070597 for the management of chronic kidney disease in cats: a prospective, randomised, controlled parallel-group study
ObjectivesIt has been reported that AB070597, which contains amino acids and peptides, may prevent the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in cats. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of AB070597 on CKD in International Renal Interest … -
Risk of obesity in the neutered cat
Surgical neutering is one of the most common procedures performed on pets in the USA among other countries. There are known effects of neutering on the physiology and behavior of the cat that predispose to obesity, which is the most significant sequela … -
Middle ear polyps: results of traction avulsion after a lateral approach to the ear canal in 62 cats (2004–2014)
ObjectivesThe objective of this study was to report the surgical outcome and complication rate of deep traction avulsion (TA) of feline aural inflammatory polyps after a lateral approach (LA) to the ear canal.MethodsThis was a retrospective analysis of … -
Antifungal effects of the biological agent Pythium oligandrum observed in vitro
ObjectivesDermatophytosis, commonly known as ringworm, is a superficial fungal skin disease and zoonosis. Pythium oligandrum is a micromycete with mycoparasitic properties that is used in agriculture to control fungal infections on plants. Formulations … -
Combined physeal fractures of the distal radius and ulna: complications associated with K-wire fixation and long-term prognosis in six cats
ObjectivesThe objective was to describe the complications and long-term outcome associated with Kirschner (K)-wire fixation of combined distal radial and ulnar physeal fractures in six cats.MethodsMedical records (2002–2014) of six referral institutions … -
Insulin glargine 300 U/ml for the treatment of feline diabetes mellitus
ObjectivesThe study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of insulin glargine 300 U/ml (IGla-U300) in cats with variable duration of diabetes mellitus (DM).MethodsThirteen client-owned cats with DM completed a prospective clinical trial. Four cats … -
Human allergy to cats: A review of the impact on cat ownership and relinquishment
Practical relevance:Cats have become increasingly common as companion animals, and in many countries their popularity now exceeds that of dogs. At the same time, human allergies (including allergy to cats) have been increasing and it has been estimated … -
Refinement of the Feline Musculoskeletal Pain Index (FMPI) and development of the short-form FMPI
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to investigate the reliability and responsiveness of the Feline Musculoskeletal Pain Index (FMPI) using the collective results of multiple clinical studies and iteratively refine the FMPI for future use.MethodsData were … -
Tensile testing in feline ventral abdominal coeliotomy closure with different sizes of polydioxanone suture material: a biomechanical study
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to evaluate, in vitro, the load and type of failure of the sutured ventral abdominal fascia of cats with different sizes of suture material made of polydioxanone (PDX) (2-0, 3-0, 4-0, 5-0 USP).MethodsA total of 32 …