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Lateral ultrasound-guided axillary RUMM block in cats: a pilot cadaveric study
ObjectivesThis study aimed to describe the prominent landmarks for an in-plane ultrasound-guided lateral approach to an axillary RUMM block in cats and document the anatomical distribution of injected solution in cadavers.MethodsEleven mixed breed, frozen-… -
Feline conjunctival microbiota in a shelter: effects of time, upper respiratory disease and famciclovir administration
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to evaluate changes in the conjunctival microbiota of shelter-housed cats with time, upper respiratory disease (URD) and famciclovir administration.MethodsCats were assigned to treatment groups on shelter entry. Healthy … -
Factors associated with positive urine cultures in cats with subcutaneous ureteral bypass system implantation
ObjectivesThe aims of this study were to report the postoperative incidence of subcutaneous ureteral bypass (SUB)-associated bacteriuria and risk factors in a large population of UK cats, to identify the commonly implicated isolates in these cases and to … -
Dirofilarioses in cats: European guidelines from the ABCD on prevention and management
Overview:Dirofilaria immitis and Dirofilaria repens are the most important filarial worms, causing heartworm disease and subcutaneous dirofilariosis, respectively. D repens is currently considered an emerging zoonotic agent in Europe.Life cycle and … -
Platelet function in cats with hyperthyroidism
ObjectivesCats with hyperthyroidism have been reported to develop thromboembolism, with and without echocardiographic abnormalities consistent with hyperthyroidism. The objective of this study was to compare platelet function in cats with hyperthyroidism … -
Clinicopathologic and pathologic characteristics of feline proteinuric kidney disease
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to describe the causes, clinicopathologic features and outcomes of feline protein-losing nephropathy (proteinuria secondary to glomerular disease [PLN]).MethodsKidney biopsy/necropsy samples from proteinuric cats … -
Feline plasma adrenocorticotropic hormone: validation of a chemiluminescent assay and concentrations in cats with hypercortisolism, primary hypoadrenocorticism and other diseases
ObjectivesThe aims of this study were to validate a commercially available chemiluminescent assay for measurement of feline plasma adrenocorticotropic hormone concentration (ACTH), to determine the normal reference interval (RI) of plasma ACTH in healthy … -
Pilot study assessing the use of cabergoline for the treatment of cats with hypersomatotropism and diabetes mellitus
ObjectivesAn affordable and effective treatment is needed to manage feline hypersomatotropism. The aim of this study was to assess whether treatment with oral cabergoline for 90 days in cats with hypersomatotropism and diabetes mellitus improved diabetic … -
Feline abdominal ultrasonography: What’s normal? What’s abnormal? Renal pelvis, ureters and urinary bladder
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 urinary tract provides important information useful in the investigation … -
Encephalitozoon cuniculi infection in cats: European guidelines from the ABCD on prevention and management
Overview:Encephalitozoon cuniculi is a common obligate intracellular microsporidian parasite of rabbits that is increasingly recognised as a pathogen of cats and other mammalian species. These guidelines aim to review the literature on feline E cuniculi …