Posts for Archives: Publication
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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 … -
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 …