Posts for Archives: Publication
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Retrospective multicentre evaluation of common calcaneal tendon injuries in 66 cats. Part 2: treatment, complications and outcomes
ObjectivesThe aims of the second part of this retrospective multicentre study were to describe the surgical techniques used in the treatment of common calcaneal tendon (CCT) injuries, and evaluate the short- and long-term outcomes and complications…. -
Radiographic features of cardiogenic pulmonary oedema in cats with left-sided cardiac disease: 71 cases
ObjectivesThe aims of this study were to describe the radiographic features of cardiogenic pulmonary oedema (CPE) in a large group of cats with left-sided cardiac disease, and to determine the association between the radiographic features of CPE and the … -
Clinical differences in enterococcal bacteriuria compared with other bacteriuria in cats
ObjectivesThe clinical differences between Enterococcus species bacteriuria compared with other bacteria has been reported in a small number of cats. The objective of this study was to compare a large number of cats with Enterococcus species bacteriuria … -
Ultrasonographic findings of feline aortic thromboembolism
ObjectivesThe aim of the study was to describe the ultrasonographic characteristics of feline aortic thromboembolism (ATE) and determine potential associations between ultrasonographic findings and prognosis.MethodsData were retrospectively collected from … -
Hemangiosarcoma of the nasal planum in cats: five cases (2010–2021)
Case series summaryNasal planum tumors are rare in cats, with squamous cell carcinoma over-represented. Other skin tumors have been reported in this location and though hemangiosarcoma frequently occurs on the skin of the head, these tumors localized to … -
Palliative radiation therapy as a treatment for feline urinary bladder masses in four cats
Case series summaryUrinary bladder masses in four cats were treated with palliative radiation therapy (RT). Three cats were previously diagnosed with chronic kidney disease (CKD): International Renal Interest Society (IRIS) stage 2 in two cats and IRIS … -
Use of serum procalcitonin (PCT) level and PCT mRNA expression as a potential clinical biomarker in cats with bacterial and viral infections
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to investigate the use of procalcitonin (PCT) as a biomarker in differentiating bacterial infections from viral infections in cats. In addition, the relationship between PCT and mortality rate was also examined.Methods… -
Recording of body weight and body condition score of cats in electronic health records from UK veterinary practices
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to determine how frequently body weight, body condition score (BCS) and terms pertaining to weight status are recorded in the electronic health records (EHRs) of veterinary practices in the UK, as well as to examine the … -
Rising to the challenge of FIP diagnosis
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Reversible Control of Reproduction In Queens: Mastering the use of reproductive drugs to manipulate cyclicity
Background:The literature is full of papers reporting side effects of progestogens in cats; however, they are, in fact, safe drugs, as discussed in this article. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists and melatonin are additionally a practical …