Posts for Archives: Publication
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Clinical/research abstracts accepted for presentation at ISFM Congress 2020
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Development of a checklist for the detection of degenerative joint disease-associated pain in cats
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to develop an evidence-based, clinically expedient checklist to identify cats likely to have degenerative joint disease (DJD)-associated pain.MethodsData were compiled from previously conducted studies that employed a … -
Training tom cats for semen collection using an artificial vagina: a retrospective study
ObjectivesOwing to the lack of literature on training cats to use an artificial vagina (AV), we performed a retrospective study on the success of training tom cats for semen collection using an AV.MethodsRecords from training 20 cats (2009 until 2019) for … -
Comparison of a novel extracapsular suture technique with a standard fabellotibial suture technique for cranial cruciate ligament repair using a custom-made limb-press model in cats
ObjectivesThe aim of our study was to compare the standard fabellotibial suture with Mini TightRope fixation for the treatment of a cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture using a feline custom-made limb press.MethodsCadaveric hindlimbs of 10 cats were … -
Evaluation of eutectic lidocaine/prilocaine cream for jugular blood sampling in cats
ObjectivesThe study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a eutectic lidocaine/prilocaine cream (EMLA cream; Astra Pharmaceuticals) in reducing pain and reaction to venepuncture during jugular blood sampling in cats after a 30-min topical application time…. -
Feline abdominal ultrasonography: what’s normal? what’s abnormal? The kidneys and perinephric space
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 kidneys and perinephric space can provide important information on several … -
Anaplasma phagocytophilum infection in cats: A literature review to raise clinical awareness
Practical relevance:Granulocytic anaplasmosis is a disease in humans and animals caused by the Gram-negative bacterium Anaplasma phagocytophilum within the family Anaplasmataceae. The pathogen is transmitted by ticks of the Ixodes species. Infections with … -
Role of vector-borne pathogens in the development of fever in cats: 2. Tick- and sandfly-associated diseases
Practical relevance:There has been increasing identification of vector-borne pathogens in cats presented to veterinary clinics around the world for evaluation of fever and the associated secondary effects, such as signs of depression and loss of appetite…. -
Concurrent thoracic pathology identified with radiology in hyperthyroid cats referred for radioiodine therapy
ObjectivesRadioiodine (RAI) treatment for hyperthyroidism is becoming increasingly available in the UK. Pretreatment assessment is commonly performed, as patient handling is limited once RAI has been administered. The aims of this study were to determine … -
Leptospirosis in cats: Current literature review to guide diagnosis and management
Global importance:Leptospirosis is the most widespread zoonosis worldwide. Mammals (eg, rats, horses, cows, pigs, dogs, cats and aquatic species, such as sea lions and northern elephant seals) can all be infected by leptospires. Infection in animals …