Posts for Archives: Publication
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Outcome of thoracolumbar surgical feline intervertebral disc disease
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to evaluate the outcome and prognosis of thoracolumbar feline intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) treated by surgical decompression.MethodsThis was a multi-institutional retrospective study evaluating the age, breed, sex,… -
The Feline Cardiomyopathies: 3. Cardiomyopathies other than HCM
Practical relevance:Although feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) occurs more commonly, dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), restrictive cardiomyopathy (RCM), arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC), left ventricular noncompaction (LVNC) and … -
Phenotypic characterisation of paroxysmal dyskinesia in Sphynx cats
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to identify the phenotypic features of a paroxysmal dyskinesia observed in Sphynx cats.MethodsThe owners of affected Sphynx cats were invited to provide video footage of abnormal episodes for review. Those that … -
Feline urinary incontinence: a retrospective case series (2009–2019)
ObjectivesThe objective of this retrospective study was to describe the feline population presented for urinary incontinence at a veterinary teaching hospital between 2009 and 2019, with a particular focus on cats with a non-neurologic underlying cause…. -
Feline temporal lobe epilepsy: seven cases of hippocampal and piriform lobe necrosis in England and literature review
Case series summarySeven cases of feline hippocampal and piriform lobe necrosis (FHN) are described, with particular emphasis on clinical, radiographic and histopathological correlations. FHN is an uncommon acute epileptic condition resembling human … -
Human allergy to cats: A review for veterinarians on prevalence, causes, symptoms and control
Practical relevance:Human allergy to cats affects a substantial and growing proportion of the global population, and cat allergy is regarded as the third most common cause of human respiratory allergies, and the second most common indoor cause. … -
Feline ophthalmomyiasis externa caused by Cuterebra larvae: four cases (2005–2020)
Case series summaryDescribed are four cats diagnosed with ophthalmomyiasis externa caused by Cuterebra larvae. Medical records were retrospectively reviewed to identify cats with ophthalmomyiasis externa between 2005 and 2020 at Cornell University … -
Are multi-cat homes more stressful? A critical review of the evidence associated with cat group size and wellbeing
ObjectivesThe primary objective of this review was to conduct a systematic critical appraisal of published literature, in order to assess the evidence regarding the impact of cat group size on cat wellbeing in the domestic home. The secondary objectives … -
Feline ureteral obstruction: a case-control study of risk factors (2016–2019)
ObjectivesUreteral obstruction (UO) in cats causes acute kidney injury and typically requires surgical intervention. Information is required about potentially modifiable risk factors to inform prevention strategies.MethodsA case-control study was … -
Incidence of dural sac puncture during neuraxial anesthesia in cats: an observational, retrospective study
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to determine the occurrence of dural puncture, indicated by cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) outflow, in cats receiving neuraxial anesthesia through a lumbosacral injection guided by a pop sensation method.MethodsThis was an …