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Ultrasonographic anatomy of the healthy southern tigrina (Leopardus guttulus) abdomen: comparison with domestic cat references
ObjectivesThe aim of the study was to describe the normal abdominal echoanatomy of the tigrina and to compare it with the abdominal echoanatomy of the domestic cat. Reference intervals for the normal abdominal ultrasonographic anatomy of individual … -
Ambulatory electrocardiogram recordings in cats with primary asymptomatic hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
ObjectivesThe aims of the study were to determine the heart rate, rhythm, number of ventricular premature complexes (VPCs) and atrial premature complexes (APCs) in unsedated cats with asymptomatic hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), using 24 h ambulatory … -
Dirofilaria immitis exposure status in client-owned cats with or without lower airway/lung-associated signs: case-control study in a canine heartworm-endemic area
ObjectivesHeartworm-associated respiratory disease (HARD) is a recently recognised pathological manifestation in cats caused by Dirofilaria immitis exposure. This study aimed to estimate the percentage of cats at risk of developing HARD in a heartworm-… -
Ultrasonographic and clinicopathological features of pyloroduodenal adenomatous polyps in cats
ObjectivesThe aim of the study was to report the ultrasonographic and clinicopathological findings in cats with confirmed pyloroduodenal adenomatous polyps.MethodsClinicopathological data, ultrasonographic and histopathological findings were collected … -
Recurrent and non-recurrent feline injection-site sarcoma: computed tomographic and ultrasonographic findings
ObjectivesThis study describes the sonographic and computed tomographic (CT) characteristics of primary and recurrent feline injection-site sarcomas (FISSs).MethodsBetween 2005 and 2013, 32 cats were selected for prospective and retrospective studies. … -
Improving the feline veterinary consultation: the usefulness of Feliway spray in reducing cats’ stress
ObjectivesGoing to the veterinary clinic is a stressful experience for most cats as they feel threatened when entering a new and confined environment. The aim of this research was to investigate if Feliway spray, when used on the table in the consultation … -
Field comparison of tolerance of a collar containing 10.0% imidacloprid/4.5% flumethrin (Seresto) and a placebo collar placed on cats
ObjectivesA collar containing 10.0% imidacloprid/4.5% flumethrin (Seresto; Bayer Animal Health) controls flea and tick infestations for 8 months and is effective in preventing transmission of Bartonella henselae and Cytauxzoon felis among cats. The … -
Dystocia in the cat evaluated using an insurance database
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to describe the incidence of feline dystocia with respect to breed.MethodsThe data used were reimbursed claims for veterinary care insurance and/or life insurance claims in cats registered in a Swedish insurance … -
Clinical efficacy and safety following dose tapering of ciclosporin in cats with hypersensitivity dermatitis
ObjectivesThis study was designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of reducing ciclosporin (CsA) dosing frequency from daily to every other day (EOD) or twice a week (TW) according to clinical response in cats with hypersensitivity dermatitis (HD) and … -
Presumptive acute non-compressive nucleus pulposus extrusion in 11 cats: clinical features, diagnostic imaging findings, treatment and outcome
ObjectivesThe aim of the study was to describe the clinical features, diagnostic imaging findings, treatment and outcome in cats diagnosed with presumptive acute non-compressive nucleus pulposus extrusion.MethodsMedical records and imaging studies of cats …