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Effects of castration on penile extracellular matrix morphology in domestic cats
ObjectivesThis study was undertaken to verify the possible modifications caused by hormonal deprivation in the extracellular matrix in the penises of neutered cats.MethodsTwenty-seven penises from domestic shorthair cats were collected: 14 samples from … -
Minimum transmission time of Cytauxzoon felis by Amblyomma americanum to domestic cats in relation to duration of infestation, and investigation of ingestion of infected ticks as a potential route of transmission
ObjectivesThe objectives of the present study were to determine the duration of infestation by Amblyomma americanum necessary for transmission of Cytauxzoon felis to domestic cats and to determine if ingestion of C felis-infected A americanum by cats is a … -
The conundrum of feline trichomonosis: the more we learn the ‘trickier’ it gets
Practical relevance:Trichomonosis of the large intestine of the cat was described as a cause of chronic diarrhea over 20 years ago. The trichomonad was identified as Tritrichomonas foetus, with a genotype that is distinct from venereal T foetus of cattle…. -
Cefazolin pharmacokinetics in cats under surgical conditions
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to determine the plasma pharmacokinetic profile, tissue concentrations and urine elimination of cefazolin in cats under surgical conditions after a single intravenous dose of 20 mg/kg.MethodsIntravenous cefazolin (20 mg/… -
Analysis of feline splenic radiographic measurements and their correlation to ultrasonographic measurements
ObjectivesThe purpose of this study was to establish a method for feline splenic measurement on abdominal radiographs and evaluate for correlation between the radiographic measurements and ultrasonographic measurements.MethodsOne hundred cats with normal … -
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Density and distribution of feline conjunctival goblet cells
ObjectivesThe objective of this study was to examine the density and distribution of goblet cells (GCs) in the feline conjunctiva and to investigate a potential effect of age and sex on GC density (GCD).MethodsThirty-nine eyes of 21 cats euthanased for … -
Shape of the feline cerebellum and occipital bone related to breed on MRI of 200 cats
ObjectivesThe MRI features of the feline cerebellum and occipital bone have not previously been described in the literature. The aims of this study were three-fold. Firstly, to document variations in cerebellar shape on MRI in neurologically normal cats … -
Quantification of cerebral lateral ventricular volume in cats by low- and high-field MRI
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to evaluate variations in lateral ventricles in the examined feline population with the use of quantitative analysis methods to determine whether sex or body weight influenced the size of the ventricles, and to identify … -
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