Posts for Archives: Publication
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Effect of cat litters on feline coronavirus infection of cell culture and cats
ObjectivesFeline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is caused by infection with feline coronavirus (FCoV). FCoV is incredibly contagious and transmission is via the faecal–oral route. FCoV infection, and therefore FIP, is most common in breeder and rescue … -
Assessment of compounded transdermal mirtazapine as an appetite stimulant in cats with chronic kidney disease
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to assess the appetite stimulation properties of compounded transdermal mirtazapine (CTM) in cats with chronic kidney disease (CKD).MethodsTwo sequential double-blind placebo-controlled crossover prospective studies … -
Radiographic study of the development of the pelvis and hip and the femorotibial joints in domestic cats
ObjectivesThe aims of the present study were to monitor, by radiographic examination, the skeletal development of the pelvis and the femorotibial joints of the domestic cat from the first week of life until the closing of the growth plates.Methods… -
Microchip identification of cats
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Thoracic dog bite wounds in cats: a retrospective study of 22 cases (2005–2015)
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to describe a series of cats suffering from thoracic dog bite wounds, in order to detail the clinical, radiographic and surgical findings, and evaluate outcomes and factors associated with mortality.MethodsThe medical … -
Retrospective evaluation of risk factors and treatment outcome predictors in cats presenting to the emergency room for constipation
ObjectivesConstipation is a common complaint in cats presenting to the emergency room and can become a frustrating recurrent condition. Despite widespread anecdotal reports of risk factors for constipation, at the time of writing there have been no … -
Prospective comparison of perioperative wound and pain score parameters in cats undergoing flank vs midline ovariectomy
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to prospectively compare perioperative pain score and wound parameters, inclusive of postoperative swelling and erythema, between flank and midline ovariectomy (OVE) in cats, performed by final-year veterinary students…. -
Preliminary investigation on feline coronavirus presence in the reproductive tract of the tom cat as a potential route of viral transmission
ObjectivesFeline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is an immune-mediated disease initiated by feline coronavirus (FCoV) infection. To date, the only proven route of transmission is the faecal–oral route, but a possible localisation of FCoV in the reproductive … -
Efficacy and toxicity of mustargen, vincristine, procarbazine and prednisone (MOPP) for the treatment of relapsed or resistant lymphoma in cats
ObjectivesThe aims of this study were to evaluate the safety of mustargen, vincristine, procarbazine and prednisone (MOPP) chemotherapy in the treatment of relapsed or refractory feline lymphoma, and to determine the overall response rate and median …