Posts for Archives: Publication
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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 … -
Quality of life and response to treatment in cats with hypersomatotropism: the owners’ point of view
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to collect clinical information from owners of cats with hypersomatotropism (HS) distributed worldwide, assessing the impact of HS and its treatments on cats’ quality of life (QoL) and survival time.MethodsA survey … -
JFMS to join the open access movement
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Investigation of a relationship between serum concentrations of microRNA-122 and alanine aminotransferase activity in hospitalised cats
ObjectivesCurrent blood tests to diagnose feline liver diseases are suboptimal. Serum concentrations of microRNA (miR)-122 have been shown in humans, dogs and rodents to be a sensitive and specific biomarker for liver injury. To explore the potential … -
Therapy for feline secondary hypertriglyceridemia with fenofibrate
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to assess the short-term safety and efficacy of fenofibrate in controlling secondary hypertriglyceridemia in cats.MethodsThis was a prospective cohort study. Seventeen adult cats with hypertriglyceridemia (serum … -
Sedation quality of alfaxalone associated with butorphanol, methadone or pethidine in cats injected into the supraspinatus or the quadriceps muscle
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to compare the quality of sedation with three different anaesthetic protocols (alfaxalone combined with butorphanol, methadone or pethidine) administered intramuscularly in cats, and to evaluate the influence of the … -
Cat Friendly Practice Program reduces the risk of injury
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Normal feline reproduction: The queen
Practical relevance:Cats are seasonally polyestrous, meaning they exhibit multiple estrous cycles within a season, followed by a period of non-cyclicity. Cats cycle when the day length is long but can be induced to cycle year-round with 14 h of continuous …