Posts for Archives: Publication
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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 … -
Fix by Five – an ethical responsibility?
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Comparison of free thyroxine measurement by chemiluminescence and equilibrium dialysis following 131I therapy in hyperthyroid cats
ObjectivesThe first objective was to assess correlation between free thyroxine (fT4) measurements by equilibrium dialysis (fT4ED; Antech Diagnostics) and a chemiluminescent enzyme immunoassay (fT4CEIA; IMMULITE 2000 Veterinary Free T4 [Siemens Healthcare … -
Retrospective evaluation of the indications, safety and effects of fresh frozen plasma transfusions in 36 cats (2014–2018)
ObjectivesThe goals of this study were to classify the indications, risks, effects on coagulation times and outcomes of cats receiving fresh frozen plasma (FFP) transfusions in clinical practice.MethodsThis was a retrospective study of FFP transfusions … -
Feline coronavirus with and without spike gene mutations detected by real-time RT-PCRs in cats with feline infectious peritonitis
ObjectivesFeline infectious peritonitis (FIP) emerges when feline coronaviruses (FCoVs) mutate within their host to a highly virulent biotype and the immune response is not able to control the infection. FCoV spike (S) gene mutations are considered to … -
CT appearance of presumptively normal intrathoracic lymph nodes in cats
ObjectivesThoracic CT is commonly performed in cats and has been shown to be more sensitive than radiography for the detection of lymphadenopathy. However, no studies to date have reported the normal CT appearance of feline intrathoracic lymph nodes. The … -
The environmental needs of many Australian pet cats are not being met
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to investigate whether Australian cat owners are effectively meeting their cats’ environmental needs and to identify areas of deficiency that may have an impact on the cats’ health and welfare.MethodsAn online survey … -
Controlled, non-inferiority trial of bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension
ObjectivesRecently, a bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension (BLIS) became commercially available in the veterinary market that may provide local analgesia for 72 h. The purpose of this study was to compare a BLIS incisional block with a control … -
Serological, molecular and clinicopathological findings associated with Leishmania infantum infection in cats in Northern Italy
ObjectivesThe aims of this study were to investigate the prevalence of Leishmania species infection in cats in Northern Italy and to evaluate the associations between infection and signalment and clinicopathological data.MethodsThe study was carried out …