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Morphological variation of the caudal fossa of domestic cat skulls assessed with CT and geometric morphometrics analysis
ObjectivesThis study aimed to investigate differences and demonstrate a normal range of morphological variation of the caudal fossa of the cranium of domestic cats.MethodsCT scans of 32 domestic cat heads of 11 breeds were included. Isosurfaces from … -
Pilot study: duodenal MDR1 and COX2 gene expression in cats with inflammatory bowel disease and low-grade alimentary lymphoma
ObjectivesMultidrug resistance 1 (MDR1) encodes a protein called P-glycoprotein (P-gp), which serves as an efflux pump membrane protein implicated in intestinal homeostasis and drug resistance. Cyclooxygenase-2 (COX2) is a key enzyme in the synthesis of … -
Survey of owner subcutaneous fluid practices in cats with chronic kidney disease
ObjectivesThe purpose of this study was to survey owners regarding their practices and experiences with the administration of subcutaneous (SC) fluids at home to cats with chronic kidney disease (CKD) to gain insight that might help more owners be … -
Comparison of the Schirmer tear test I values after placement in ventral and dorsal conjunctival fornices in healthy cats
ObjectivesThe objective of this study was to compare the Schirmer tear test I values obtained from placement of Schirmer tear test (STT) strips in ventral and dorsal conjunctival fornices and to investigate any correlation between age, body weight and STT … -
Anaplasma, Ehrlichia and Rickettsia species infections in cats: European guidelines from the ABCD on prevention and management
Overview:Anaplasma species, Ehrlichia species and Rickettsia species are vector-borne pathogens infecting a wide variety of mammals, but causing disease in very few of them.Infection in cats:Anaplasma phagocytophilum is the most important feline pathogen … -
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Comparison of in-clinic point-of-care and reference laboratory total thyroxine immunoassays for diagnosis and post-treatment monitoring of hyperthyroid cats
ObjectivesThe Catalyst One Chemistry Analyzer (IDEXX Laboratories) is a point-of-care instrument that can measure total thyroxine (TT4) by immunoassay. The aims of this study were to evaluate the analytic performance of the Catalyst TT4 assay in feline … -
Comparison of intramuscular butorphanol and buprenorphine combined with dexmedetomidine for sedation in cats
ObjectivesThe objective of this study was to compare the sedative effect of butorphanol–dexmedetomidine with buprenorphine–dexmedetomidine following intramuscular (IM) administration in cats.MethodsUsing a prospective, randomised, blinded design, 40 … -
Effect of a high phosphorus diet on indicators of renal health in cats
ObjectivesHigh phosphorus intake may further impair renal health in cats with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The hypothesis that a high phosphorus (HP) diet might be nephrotoxic for healthy animals was tested in cats, a species with a high incidence of … -
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