Posts for Archives: Publication
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Bilateral, hypertrophic neuritis of the brachial plexus in a cat: magnetic resonance imaging and pathological findings
A 9-year-old Burmese cat was presented for investigation of a subacute onset of bilateral forelimb paresis. Magnetic resonance imaging of the cervico-thoracic vertebral column and brachial plexus revealed a bilaterally symmetrical, severe and diffuse … -
Inhaled fluticasone reduces bronchial responsiveness and airway inflammation in cats with mild chronic bronchitis
This study investigated the effect of inhaled fluticasone on lower airway inflammation and bronchial responsiveness (BR) to inhaled carbachol in cats with very mild, chronic bronchitis (n=5) that were compared with healthy cats serving as controls (n=6). … -
Natural FCoV infection: Cats with FIP exhibit significantly higher viral loads than healthy infected cats
Natural feline coronavirus (FCoV) infection has been shown to not only induce intestinal infection with viral shedding, but also systemic infection which either remains without clinical signs or leads to feline infectious peritonitis (FIP). As systemic … -
Comparison of a low carbohydrate–low fiber diet and a moderate carbohydrate–high fiber diet in the management of feline diabetes mellitus⋆
This study compared the effects of a moderate carbohydrate–high fiber (MC–HF) food and a low carbohydrate–low fiber (LC–LF) food on glycemic control in cats with diabetes mellitus. Sixty-three diabetic cats (48 male castrated, 15 … -
Serological survey of vector-borne zoonotic pathogens in pet cats and cats from animal shelters and feral colonies
Although cats and their arthropod parasites can sometimes be important sources of zoonotic diseases in humans, the extent of exposure among various cat populations to many potential zoonotic agents remains incompletely described. In this study, 170 … -
A retrospective study of 90Strontium plesiotherapy for feline squamous cell carcinoma of the nasal planum
The responses of 15 cats with histologically (n=14) or cytologically (n=1) confirmed nasal squamous cell carcinoma treated with 90Strontium plesiotherapy were reviewed retrospectively. Cats were treated such that a total … -
Paraneoplastic leukocytosis with mature neutrophilia in a cat with pulmonary squamous cell carcinoma
A 13-year old cat had 3-day duration of vomiting, lethargy, and anorexia. A complete blood count revealed a severe neutrophilia (126.9×103 cellsμl). Thoracic radiographs demonstrated a large solitary lung mass. A bone marrow aspirate documented myeloid … -
Oesophageal strictures in cats associated with doxycycline therapy
Four cases of oesophageal stricture subsequent to doxycycline administration are reported. All cases were young to middle age (median age 3 years; range 1–7 years), and either domestic shorthair or domestic longhair breed. In all cases the predominant … -
Editorial for AAFP senior guidelines
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Lower respiratory tract infections in cats: 21 cases (1995–2000)
Twenty-one lower respiratory tract infections diagnosed in cats at University of Sydney Veterinary Centre between 1995 and 2000 were identified retrospectively. Patient records were analysed to determine historical, clinical, clinicopathologic and …