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Cardiomyopathy associated 5 (CMYA5) implicated as a genetic risk factor for radial hemimelia in Siamese cats
ObjectivesThe present study aimed to determine the inheritance pattern and genetic cause of congenital radial hemimelia (RH) in cats.MethodsClinical and genetic analyses were conducted on a Siamese cat family (n = 18), including two siblings with RH. … -
Inter-observer reliability of three feline pain scales used in clinical practice
ObjectivesThe present study aimed to evaluate the inter-observer reliability of three feline pain scales commonly used in clinical practice.MethodsTwenty cats undergoing elective neutering surgery were assessed both pre- and postoperatively by three … -
Clinical, radiographic and histopathologic features of early-onset gingivitis and periodontitis in cats (1997–2022)
ObjectivesThis study aimed to characterize the clinical, radiographic and histopathologic features of early-onset gingivitis (EOG) and periodontitis in cats.MethodsThe medical records database was searched for cats diagnosed with histologically confirmed … -
Association between the COVID-19 global pandemic and the prevalence of cats presenting with urethral obstruction at two university veterinary emergency rooms
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to investigate a potential association between the COVID-19 pandemic stay-at-home orders and the prevalence of emergency room presentations for urethral obstruction (UO) in feline patients.MethodsMedical records and … -
Anatomy of the distal radioulnar ligament in cats
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to describe the anatomy of the distal radioulnar ligament in the cat, using gross and histological sections from cadaveric feline carpi.MethodsEight feline cadaveric distal radioulnar joints were included in the study, … -
Isolation and characterization of feline dental pulp stem cells
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to isolate feline dental pulp stem cells (fDPSCs) and characterize their clonogenic and proliferative abilities, as well as their multipotency, immunophenotype and cytogenetic stability.MethodsDental pulp was isolated … -
Evaluation of dietary histories in cats presenting with chronic gastrointestinal clinical signs to a veterinary teaching hospital
ObjectivesAlthough less frequently described than in dogs, it is also well recognised in cats that chronic gastrointestinal (GI) disease can fully respond to dietary changes only. So far, no study has assessed how much dietary information can be obtained … -
Changes in symmetric dimethylarginine and glomerular filtration rates in hyperthyroid cats undergoing radioiodine therapy
ObjectivesThe aims of this study were to evaluate concentrations of symmetric dimethylarginine (SDMA) in hyperthyroid cats before and after radioiodine treatment, and to compare results with other variables used to assess kidney function in cats (… -
Prevalence of persistent hypertension and situational hypertension in a population of elderly cats in The Netherlands
ObjectivesSystemic arterial hypertension is increasingly recognised and can have serious adverse consequences in cats. Unfortunately, the act of measuring blood pressure itself may cause an increase in blood pressure, known as situational hypertension. It … -
Do owner-reported changes in mobility reflect measures of activity, pain and degenerative joint disease in cats?
ObjectivesThe aim of this blinded, nested case-control study was to compare cats with and without early owner-reported mobility changes using subjective and objective outcome measures (owner-completed questionnaires, orthopaedic examination).MethodsA …