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Timolol 0.5% ophthalmic solution influences cardiac function in healthy cats
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to ascertain the effect of a drop of timolol 0.5% ophthalmic solution on the systolic function of the left ventricle (LV) and left atrium (LA), and to confirm if timolol helped appraisal of diastolic function by … -
Semen quality and interval to sterility in tom cats treated with a 9.4 mg deslorelin implant
ObjectivesGonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists like deslorelin are being increasingly used in tom cats for their efficacy in controlling reproductive behaviour and fertility. Deslorelin implants have been widely available in Europe since 2008. … -
Prevalence and breed predisposition for thoracolumbar intervertebral disc disease in cats
ObjectivesThe objective was to evaluate the prevalence and possible breed predilections for thoracolumbar intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) in cats.MethodsMedical records and imaging studies of cats diagnosed with thoracolumbar IVDD between January 2008 … -
Biologic variability of N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide in adult healthy cats
ObjectivesThe biologic variability of N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) and its impact on diagnostic utility is unknown in healthy cats and those with cardiac disease. The purpose of this study was to determine the biologic variation of … -
Diagnosis and management of lungworm infections in cats
Practical relevance:Respiratory parasites infecting domestic cats are attracting increased attention in feline clinical practice. In addition to the most commonly recognised ‘cat lungworm’ Aelurostrongylus abstrusus, Troglostrongylus brevior and … -
Evaluation of meloxicam for the treatment of obstructive feline idiopathic cystitis
ObjectivesThe aim of the study was to investigate the effect of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug meloxicam on the clinical course of obstructive idiopathic cystitis in cats in a placebo-controlled clinical study.MethodsThirty-seven cats with … -
Efficacy of guar gum-based ronidazole capsules as a treatment for Tritrichomonas foetus infection in cats
ObjectivesThe aims of the study were to determine the in vitro drug release of guar gum-coated capsules of ronidazole, and to evaluate the pharmacokinetics and efficacy of this formulation for the treatment of cats naturally infected with Tritrichomonas … -
Feline leishmaniosis in Portugal – some remarks on disease and infection
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Candidate prognostic indicators in cats with histoplasmosis treated with antifungal therapy
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to retrospectively identify candidate prognostic indicators in cats with histoplasmosis treated with antifungal therapy.MethodsMedical records of cats diagnosed with histoplasmosis were reviewed. Candidate prognostic …