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Atrial septal pouch in cats: first report on interatrial septum anatomical variations
ObjectivesThe atrial septal pouch was first recognised in humans in 2006 and, since 2010, has been described in more detail. The first reports on the left-sided atrial septal pouch linked its occurrence with a higher risk of thromboembolic stroke … -
Use of liposomal bupivacaine in cats undergoing gastrointestinal surgery is associated with lower doses of full µ-opioid agonists postoperatively
ObjectivesThe aim of the study was to analyze the association of the administration of liposomal bupivacaine (Nocita) with postoperative opioid use in cats undergoing gastrointestinal surgery, as well as to analyze the administration of antiemetics … -
Perianaesthetic complications in cats undergoing MRI of the brain
ObjectivesThis study aimed to describe perianaesthetic complications in cats undergoing MRI of the brain and investigate if previously reported factors for anaesthetic mortality in cats are associated with an increased risk of anaesthetic complications in … -
Efficacy of oral AB070597 for the management of chronic kidney disease in cats: a prospective, randomised, controlled parallel-group study
ObjectivesIt has been reported that AB070597, which contains amino acids and peptides, may prevent the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in cats. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of AB070597 on CKD in International Renal Interest … -
Risk of obesity in the neutered cat
Surgical neutering is one of the most common procedures performed on pets in the USA among other countries. There are known effects of neutering on the physiology and behavior of the cat that predispose to obesity, which is the most significant sequela … -
Middle ear polyps: results of traction avulsion after a lateral approach to the ear canal in 62 cats (2004–2014)
ObjectivesThe objective of this study was to report the surgical outcome and complication rate of deep traction avulsion (TA) of feline aural inflammatory polyps after a lateral approach (LA) to the ear canal.MethodsThis was a retrospective analysis of … -
Antifungal effects of the biological agent Pythium oligandrum observed in vitro
ObjectivesDermatophytosis, commonly known as ringworm, is a superficial fungal skin disease and zoonosis. Pythium oligandrum is a micromycete with mycoparasitic properties that is used in agriculture to control fungal infections on plants. Formulations … -
Combined physeal fractures of the distal radius and ulna: complications associated with K-wire fixation and long-term prognosis in six cats
ObjectivesThe objective was to describe the complications and long-term outcome associated with Kirschner (K)-wire fixation of combined distal radial and ulnar physeal fractures in six cats.MethodsMedical records (2002–2014) of six referral institutions … -
Insulin glargine 300 U/ml for the treatment of feline diabetes mellitus
ObjectivesThe study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of insulin glargine 300 U/ml (IGla-U300) in cats with variable duration of diabetes mellitus (DM).MethodsThirteen client-owned cats with DM completed a prospective clinical trial. Four cats … -
Human allergy to cats: A review of the impact on cat ownership and relinquishment
Practical relevance:Cats have become increasingly common as companion animals, and in many countries their popularity now exceeds that of dogs. At the same time, human allergies (including allergy to cats) have been increasing and it has been estimated …