Posts for Archives: Publication
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Hybrid model intermediate between a laboratory and field study: A humane paradigm shift in feline research
Objectives:Non-surgical contraceptives are under development to provide accessible, affordable and humane alternatives for the management of free-roaming cat populations. The objective of this project was to develop a research approach for promising non-… -
Outcome of surgical stabilisation of acetabular fractures in 16 cats
ObjectivesThe aim of this study is to describe the presentation, surgical management and perioperative outcome of cats with acetabular fractures.MethodsCase records and radiographs of cats with acetabular fractures were reviewed from presentation to the … -
Enteroplication in cats with intussusception: a retrospective study (2001–2016)
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to report complications, as well as short- and long-term clinical outcomes of cats suffering from surgically reduced intussusception with and without enteroplication.MethodsMedical records of cats presented at our … -
Length of efficacy and effect of implant location in adult tom cats treated with a 9.4 mg deslorelin subcutaneous implant
ObjectivesThe objective of this study was to assess duration of efficacy, side effects and return to fertility following use of the 9.4 mg deslorelin implant (Suprelorin 12; Virbac) in cats, and test whether efficacy and duration of action are influenced … -
Ultrasonographic findings in cats with acute kidney injury: a retrospective study
ObjectivesThe aims of the study were to identify the ultrasonographic findings in cats with acute kidney injury (AKI) and to assess whether they had prognostic value.MethodsThis was a descriptive case series. A search of the computerised records of the … -
Preliminary appraisal of the reliability and validity of the Colorado State University Feline Acute Pain Scale
ObjectivesThe objective of this study was to determine the inter-rater reliability and convergent validity of the Colorado State University Feline Acute Pain Scale (CSU-FAPS) in a preliminary appraisal of its performance in a clinical teaching setting…. -
Investigation of hallmarks of carbonyl stress and formation of end products in feline chronic kidney disease as markers of uraemic toxins
ObjectivesCats are commonly affected by chronic kidney disease (CKD). Many reactive carbonyl intermediates and end products originating from the oxidative stress pathways are recognised as uraemic toxins and may play a role in CKD progression. The aim of … -
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Insulin-like growth factor type 1 concentrations in hyperthyroid cats before and after treatment with thiamazole
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to evaluate changes in circulating insulin-like growth factor type 1 (IGF-1) concentrations in hyperthyroid cats, before and after thiamazole treatment.MethodsThirty-four hyperthyroid cats were retrospectively included. … -
Overweight adult cats have significantly lower voluntary physical activity than adult lean cats
ObjectivesThe objectives of the current pilot study were to evaluate whether body condition score (BCS) and body weight are significantly related to physical activity counts, and to evaluate potential interaction between BCS and voluntary physical …