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Fibrosarcoma adjacent to the site of microchip implantation in a cat
A 14-year-old spayed female domestic shorthair cat presented with an interscapular mass. A computed tomography scan, biopsy, and histological examination revealed a fibrosarcoma adjacent to a pet identification microchip. Because the cat was previously … -
Treatment of 46 cats with porcine lente insulin – a prospective, multicentre study
This prospective, multicentre, non-blinded, open study followed 46 cats with diabetes mellitus during treatment with porcine lente insulin (also known as porcine insulin zinc suspension, Caninsulin®, Intervet) for 16±1 weeks (stabilization phase), with … -
Corynebacterium urealyticum urinary tract infection in a cat with urethral obstruction
Corynebacterium urealyticum is an uncommon cause of urinary tract infections in cats. However, it is difficult to diagnose and if left untreated it may result in irreversible bladder lesions. C urealyticum is a multiantibiotic-resistant bacterium whose … -
A comparison of toxicity of two dosing schemes for doxorubicin in the cat
Doxorubicin is a commonly used and effective treatment for a variety of tumors in both people and cats. However, the use of this drug in cats has been associated with side effects such as renal injury, myelosuppression, anorexia, and weight loss. The goal … -
Eurytrema procyonis and pancreatitis in a cat
A young adult male domestic shorthair cat was presented for physical examination, routine vaccinations, and a fecal examination. Physical examination revealed no significant abnormalities. Eggs of the raccoon pancreatic fluke Eurytrema procyonis were … -
Antinociceptive effects of tramadol and acepromazine in cats
Effects of tramadol and acepromazine on pressure and thermal thresholds were examined in eight cats. After baseline measurements, subcutaneous (SC) tramadol 1 mg/kg, acepromazine 0.1 mg/kg, tramadol 1 mg/kg with acepromazine 0.1 mg/kg, or saline 0.3 ml … -
Broncholithiasis in a cat: clinical findings, long-term evolution and histopathological features
A 14-year-old neutered male Persian cat was evaluated because of an acute exacerbation of a chronic cough of 2–3 years of duration. Physical examination was normal except for the auscultation of accentuated breath sounds and wheezes cranially on both … -
Antagonistic effects of atipamezole, flumazenil and 4-aminopyridine against anaesthesia with medetomidine, midazolam and ketamine combination in cats
Antagonistic effects of atipamezole (ATI), flumazenil (FLU) and 4-aminopyridine (4AP) alone and in various combinations after administration of medetomidine–midazolam–ketamine (MED–MID–KET) were evaluated in cats. Animals were anaesthetised with MED (50 … -
Measuring statistical agreement between four point of care (POC) lactate meters and a laboratory blood analyzer in cats
The use of blood lactate concentrations as a prognostic indicator and therapeutic gauge in feline medicine has been hindered by the inability to obtain values in a timely manner with minimal quantities of blood. Recently, hand-held point-of-care (POC) … -
Blackwell’s Five-Minute Veterinary Consult Clinical Companion Canine and Feline Behaviour Debra F Horwitz, Jacqueline C Neilson. Oxford, UK: Blackwell Publishing, 2007. 616 pages, £49.99. ISBN 9780781757355.