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Machine-learning algorithm as a prognostic tool in non-obstructive acute-on-chronic kidney disease in the cat
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to develop an algorithm capable of predicting short- and medium-term survival in cases of intrinsic acute-on-chronic kidney disease (ACKD) in cats.MethodsThe medical record database was searched to identify cats … -
Safety and tolerability of escalating cannabinoid doses in healthy cats
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to determine the safety and tolerability of escalating doses of orally delivered cannabis oils predominant in cannabidiol (CBD), tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), or both CBD and THC in healthy cats.MethodsIn this placebo-… -
Evaluation of platelet function in cats with and without kidney disease: a pilot study
ObjectivesThe aims of this study were to determine if stable chronic kidney disease (CKD) cats and uremic crisis cats have altered platelet function, and to determine the prevalence of positive fecal occult blood in CKD cats.MethodsPlatelet function in … -
Complications and survival after subcutaneous ureteral bypass device placement in 24 cats: a retrospective study (2016–2019)
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to document survival, complications and risk factors for the development of complications and mortality prior to discharge after placement of a subcutaneous ureteral bypass (SUB) device in cats.MethodsThe medical … -
Comparison of unilateral rostral, middle and caudal segmental mandibulectomies as an alternative treatment for unilateral temporomandibular joint ankylosis in cats: an ex vivo study
ObjectivesTemporomandibular joint ankylosis (TMJA) is the partial or complete inability to open the mouth due to intra- or extra-articular fibrous, bony or fibro-osseous tissue proliferation. Surgical procedures such as gap arthroplasty, condylectomy or … -
Long-term effect of neutering on plasma luteinising hormone concentration in cats
ObjectivesThe objectives of this study were to validate a commercially available luteinising hormone (LH) cat ELISA, to determine whether the increases in plasma LH concentration that occur after neutering are maintained throughout cats’ lives and if … -
Protease activated receptor 2 and matriptase expression in the joints of cats with and without osteoarthritis
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to determine the presence of protease-activated receptor 2 (PAR2) and matriptase proteins and quantify PAR2 and matriptase mRNA expression in the articular cartilage and synovial membrane of cats with and without … -
Traumatic joint luxations in cats: Reduce, repair, replace, remove
Practical relevance:Traumatic joint luxations are usually associated with significant trauma and there may be concomitant systemic injury. Joints are unstable as a result of injury to one or more supporting structures and the clinician should aim to … -
Feline abdominal ultrasonography: what’s normal? what’s abnormal? The adrenal glands
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 adrenal glands can provide important information pertaining to several … -
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