Posts for Archives: Publication
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Gastric diverticula in six cats: a case series (2011–2020)
Case series summaryGastric diverticulum (GD) is a rare condition that is described adequately in humans but has not been reported in cats. This case series describes six cats with GD, including three that were published in a previous abstract. All cats … -
Evaluation of iron, copper and zinc concentrations in commercial foods formulated for healthy cats
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to analyze iron, copper and zinc concentrations in commercial foods and compare among food formats (dry, canned, raw), foods marketed by age category (adult 1+ years and senior 7+ years) and foods intended for adult … -
Partial laryngectomy for the management of laryngeal masses in six cats
ObjectivesPartial laryngectomy is an organ-sparing surgical procedure for the removal of laryngeal masses which has not been described in cats. The aim of this study was to report on the surgical procedure and the short- and long-term clinical outcomes of … -
CT findings and the prognostic value of the Koret CT score in cats with traumatic brain injury
ObjectivesThe aims of this study were to evaluate associations between abnormal head CT findings and outcome, and to examine the prognostic value of the Koret CT score (KCTS) in cats sustaining acute traumatic brain injury (TBI).MethodsThe medical records … -
Composition of lymphocyte subpopulations in normal and mildly reactive peripheral lymph nodes in cats
ObjectivesFlow cytometric (FCM) immunophenotyping of lymphoid tissue aspirates is an available adjunct for feline lymphoma diagnostics. Reference data have only been established for feline peripheral blood. Studies investigating the composition of normal … -
Feline blood transfusion: a considered approach befitting a precious resource
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Evaluation of a screw insertion landmark for a minimally invasive repair technique in induced bilateral sacroiliac luxation in feline cadavers
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to describe an alternative landmark for screw insertion into the body of the ilium with bilateral sacroiliac luxation in cats.MethodsSeven cat cadavers with artificially induced bilateral sacroiliac luxation were used. … -
Prevalence of feline leukaemia provirus DNA in feline lymphomas
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Comparison of serum and plasma SDMA measured with point-of-care and reference laboratory analysers: implications for interpretation of SDMA in cats
ObjectivesSymmetric dimethylarginine (SDMA) reflects the glomerular filtration rate (GFR) in people, dogs and cats. Initial assays used a liquid chromatography-mass spectroscopy (LC-MS) technique. A veterinary immunoassay has been developed for use in … -
Experience level as a predictor of entry into the hypotympanum during feline total ear canal ablation and lateral bulla osteotomy
ObjectivesThe study hypotheses were as follows: (1) owing to the unique anatomy of the feline middle ear, the hypotympanum would be entered in less than 100% of cats during total ear canal ablation and lateral bulla osteotomies (TECA-LBOs); and (2) …