Posts for Archives: Publication
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2022 ISFM Consensus Guidelines on the Management of Acute Pain in Cats
Practical relevance:Increases in cat ownership worldwide mean more cats are requiring veterinary care. Illness, trauma and surgery can result in acute pain, and effective management of pain is required for optimal feline welfare (ie, physical health and … -
Online survey to determine client perceptions of feline chronic lower airway disease management: response to therapy, side effects and challenges encountered
ObjectivesThe first aim of this survey was to report client experiences associated with the administration of common medications, particularly glucocorticoids and bronchodilators, in managing cats with feline lower airway disease (FLAD). The second aim … -
Use of tissue plasminogen activator to alleviate postoperative subcutaneous ureteral bypass obstruction secondary to blood clot in seven cats
Case series summarySeven cats were found to have postoperative subcutaneous ureteral bypass (SUB) occlusion secondary to blood clot formation. An increase in serum creatinine led to imaging and clot detection in all but one case. Alteplase, a tissue … -
Feline abdominal ultrasonography: What’s normal? What’s abnormal? The spleen
Practical relevance:Abdominal ultrasound plays a vital role in the diagnostic work-up of many cats presenting to general and specialist practitioners. Ultrasound examination of the spleen provides important information to aid the investigation of several … -
Traumatic abdominal wall rupture in cats: Decision-making and recommended repair techniques
Practical relevance:Traumatic abdominal wall rupture is a potentially serious injury in cats. Feline and general practitioners should be up to date with the significance of these injuries and the procedures required to correct them.Clinical challenges:It … -
Attitudes and practices of veterinarians in Australia to acute pain management in cats
ObjectivesUp-to-date information on the current practices and attitudes of veterinarians in Australia to acute pain management in cats was sought in 2017–2018 in the first nationwide survey in over 20 years.MethodsAn online survey was created, consisting … -
Ocular dermoids in 13 cats: a multicentre retrospective study
ObjectivesThe aim of this multicentre retrospective study was to review the clinical data, outcomes and histopathological features of cats that had been treated for ocular surface dermoids.MethodsThirteen cats from various private practices in France with … -
Effect of a provincial feline onychectomy ban on cat intake and euthanasia in a British Columbia animal shelter system
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to determine whether there was an increase in cat relinquishment for destructive scratching behavior, a change in overall feline surrender intake and euthanasia, or a change in average length of stay in a British … -
Technology-enhanced weight-loss program in multiple-cat households: a randomized controlled trial
ObjectivesThe objectives of this study were to determine whether a technology-enhanced weight-loss program, using a home pet health technology ecosystem, is an effective tool in feline weight-loss management in multiple-cat households and to evaluate its … -
Preliminary study of CT features of intermediate- and high-grade alimentary lymphoma and adenocarcinoma in cats
Case series summaryThe ultrasonographic findings of many feline intestinal tumours are similar. This study evaluated the CT features of intermediate- and high-grade alimentary lymphoma and adenocarcinoma in cats. CT was performed on six cats with …