Posts for Archives: Publication
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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 … -
Bilateral lysis of aortic saddle thrombus with early tissue plasminogen activator (BLASTT): a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled study in feline acute aortic thromboembolism
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to investigate the impact of tissue plasminogen activator (TPA) on the treatment of feline aortic thromboembolism (FATE).MethodsCats diagnosed with FATE involving ⩾2 limbs were enrolled in a prospective, multicenter, … -
Serum amyloid A and other clinicopathological variables in cats with intermediate- and large-cell lymphoma
ObjectivesSerum amyloid A (SAA) concentrations are increased in cats with lymphoma vs healthy cats; however, the association between SAA concentrations and prognosis in cats with lymphoma is unclear. The aim of this study was to evaluate if SAA … -
Ultrasonographic monitoring of feline epaxial muscle height as part of an annual wellness examination to assess for the development of sarcopenia
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to determine if epaxial muscle height (EMH) could be reliably incorporated into annual routine wellness screenings, and also determine its relationship to age, body condition score (BCS), subjective muscle assessment (… -
Prevalence of lactational oestrus in cats and consequences for kittens
ObjectivesAlthough lactation and suckling suppresses fertility in most mammals, some feline breeders have reported spontaneous oestrus during lactation, causing distress to kittens. This led the Official French Feline Pedigree Registry (Livre Officiel des … -
Corrigendum to ‘Recognising and assessing feline emotions during the consultation: history, body language and behaviour’
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Clinical presentation, treatment and outcome in 23 cats with laryngeal or tracheal lymphoma
ObjectivesFeline primary laryngeal or tracheal lymphoma (PLTL) is an uncommon extranodal presentation. Information on long-term survival is scarce, although some small case series describe this being achieved with multiagent protocols; an accurate outcome … -
Intra-socket application of medical-grade honey after tooth extraction attenuates inflammation and promotes healing in cats
ObjectivesDental diseases are a major problem in cats and often necessitate tooth extraction. Medical-grade honey (MGH) has antimicrobial and wound-healing properties, and therefore the aim of this study was to investigate whether intra-socket application …