Posts for Archives: Publication
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Peculiarities of feline hyperadrenocorticism: update on diagnosis and treatment
Lara A Boland and Vanessa R BarrsJ Feline Med Surg 2017; 19: 933–947Readers should note that the version of the article that appeared in print in September 2017 and online until June 2018 has been amended. The version now appearing online is the correct … -
Prevalence of microorganisms associated with feline gingivostomatitis
ObjectivesFeline gingivostomatitis (FGS) is a painful chronic inflammatory disease of the oral cavity. The purpose of this study was to examine the frequency of detection of certain common feline bacteria and viruses to determine any potential … -
Evaluation of orally administered telmisartan for the reduction of indirect systolic arterial blood pressure in awake, clinically normal cats
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to compare the effects of multiple once- or twice-daily oral dosage rates of the angiotensin II, type-1 receptor blocker, telmisartan (TEL), or placebo (PLA) on indirect systolic arterial blood pressure (SBP) in awake, … -
AAFP and ISFM Guidelines for Diagnosing and Solving House-Soiling Behavior in Cats
Hazel C Carney, Tammy P Sadek, Terry M Curtis, Vicky Halls, Sarah Heath, Pippa Hutchison, Kari Mundschenk and Jodi L WestroppJ Feline Med Surg 2014; 16: 579–598Readers should note that the version of the guidelines that appeared in print in July 2014 and … -
Immunohistochemical characterisation of the hepatic stem cell niche in feline hepatic lipidosis: a preliminary morphological study
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to describe the cellular and stromal components of the hepatic progenitor cell niche in feline hepatic lipidosis (FHL).MethodsImmunohistochemical staining for the progenitor/bile duct marker (K19), activated Kupffer … -
Medical management of deep ulcerative keratitis in cats: 13 cases
Case series summaryDescribed are 13 cats diagnosed with deep ulcerative keratitis and successfully managed medically without grafting procedures. Typical treatment involved frequent topical application of serum and antibiotics (usually a fluoroquinolone … -
Normal feline behaviour: … and why problem behaviours develop
Practical relevance:Cats are descended from a solitary, territorial ancestor, and while domestication has reduced their inherited tendency to be antagonistic towards all animals larger than their typical prey, they still place more reliance on the … -
External beam radiotherapy for the treatment of feline salivary gland carcinoma: six new cases and a review of the literature
Case series summarySalivary gland carcinoma is uncommon in cats. We report the outcome of radiation therapy in six cases (four salivary gland adenocarcinomas, one tubulopapillary adenocarcinoma, one carcinoma). Five were treated after surgical excision of … -
Pilot study to evaluate the potential use of the renal resistive index as a preliminary diagnostic tool for chronic kidney disease in cats
ObjectivesChronic kidney disease (CKD) is the most common renal pathology diagnosed in geriatric cats, and its prevalence increases with age. The arterial resistive index (RI) is important when evaluating vascular resistance and compliance, and can be … -
Open-mouth jaw locking in cats: a literature review and use of CT in three cases
Case series summaryThis report summarises and reviews the published cases of open-mouth jaw locking in cats and describes three further cases. Case 1 was a 5-year-old, 5.3 kg male neutered domestic shorthair cat. CT identified changes consistent with …