Posts for Archives: Publication
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Clinical/research abstracts accepted for presentation at the 2022 ISFM Feline Congress
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Comparison of ultrasonographic renal measurements in kittens up to 3 months of age and young cats
ObjectivesThis study aimed to evaluate renal measurements by B-mode ultrasound in kittens during their first 3 months and compare them with those of young adult cats.MethodsForty-eight healthy mixed-breed cats (24 males and 24 females) were enrolled in … -
Prevalence, clinical presentation and MRI of intervertebral disc herniations in cats
ObjectivesThe aims of this study were to evaluate the prevalence and to describe the clinical and diagnostic imaging features of the different types of feline intervertebral disc herniation (IVDH).MethodsMedical records and imaging studies were … -
Defining the safe corridor for transcondylar screw placement in the feline humeral condyle
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to develop guidelines for the optimal location of drill entry and exit points for insertion of a transcondylar screw across the feline humeral condyle.MethodsMultiplanar reconstruction of feline elbow CT scans performed … -
Alpha-chloralose poisoning in cats: clinical findings in 25 confirmed and 78 suspected cases
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to describe the clinical picture in cats with alpha-chloralose (AC) intoxication and to confirm AC in serum from suspected cases of AC poisoning.MethodsSuspected cases of AC poisoning were identified in patient records … -
Stability of coagulation factors in feline fresh frozen plasma intended for transfusion after 1 year of storage
ObjectivesThe most common use of plasma transfusion is for haemostatic purposes, but coagulation factor activities in stored feline plasma are unknown. The concentration and stability of coagulation factors I (fibrinogen), II, V, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI and … -
Validation of a biomechanical testing protocol of craniodorsal hip luxation in feline cadavers and comparison of two ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene materials used for extra-articular hip stabilisation
ObjectivesThe aim of our study was to describe a biomechanical testing protocol to reproduce ex vivo craniodorsal hip luxation specific to the feline model, and evaluate the biomechanical properties of an intact hip joint compared with the fixation … -
Evaluation of potential thiamazole exposure of owners of orally treated hyperthyroid cats
ObjectivesThe objective of this study was to evaluate the presence of traces of thiamazole in the urine of owners of hyperthyroid cats treated with antithyroid drugs.MethodsUrine was collected from 24 owners of hyperthyroid cats, five human patients … -
Survey of risk factors and frequency of clinical signs observed with feline cognitive dysfunction syndrome
ObjectivesThe aims of this study were to distribute a survey to cat owners to identify common clinical signs of feline cognitive dysfunction (FCD) and to evaluate for potential risk factors.MethodsA questionnaire was developed and adapted based on … -
Assessment of the cutaneous trunci muscle reflex in healthy cats: comparison of results acquired by clinicians and cat owners
ObjectivesThe study aimed to evaluate the cutaneous trunci muscle reflex (CTMR) in healthy cats using methods performed by the clinician and the cat’s owner at home.MethodsA total of 55 healthy cats without neurological abnormalities were included in this …