Posts for Archives: Publication
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Feline hip dysplasia
Practical relevance:The reported incidence of hip dysplasia (HD) in cats varies dramatically between studies, but the condition is likely more common than we realise. There is little doubt that cats with HD and associated osteoarthritis (OA) suffer pain, … -
Rational use of gastroprotectants in cats: an evidence-based approach
Practical relevance:Acid-related disorders including esophagitis and gastroduodenal ulceration are uncommon in the cat. However, when they occur, they can have devastating consequences and require targeted intervention, including the use of … -
Lipid emulsion dosage for treatment as an adjuvant drug in the cat
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Histopathological changes in testicular lesions in cats
ObjectivesThe aim of this retrospective study was to describe the neoplastic and non-neoplastic lesions seen on histopathological examination of cat testes in Hong Kong between 2018 and 2024.MethodsA total of 26 single or dual testes samples were … -
Signalment and laboratory findings in cats with diabetes mellitus in Germany: a retrospective review of laboratory submissions of 129,505 cats
ObjectivesThe aims of this study were to compare signalment and laboratory parameters between diabetic (D) and non-diabetic (ND) cats and poorly-controlled diabetic (PD) and well-controlled diabetic (WD) cats in Germany.MethodsLaboratory data from Antech … -
Use of a quadratus lumborum block in queens undergoing ovariectomy: a randomised controlled trial
ObjectivesThe aim of the study was to evaluate the perioperative analgesic effect of a quadratus lumborum (QL) block in queens undergoing ovariectomy.MethodsA total of 37 healthy queens admitted for elective ovariectomy were randomised into two groups: … -
Use of the subcutaneous ureteral bypass device and urethral stenting for treatment of malignant urinary outflow tract obstructions in cats
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to describe the technical success and outcomes of ureteral and urethral decompression using the subcutaneous ureteral bypass (SUB) device and transurethral self-expanding metallic stents (SEMS) as a palliative treatment … -
Clinical outcome of cats with suppurative otitis media and intact tympanum submitted to myringotomy: retrospective findings from 26 cases
Case series summaryThe efficacy of medical treatment associated with single myringotomy in cats with suppurative otitis media (OM) and intact tympanum was retrospectively evaluated. Patients’ records were retrieved from cats with suppurative OM. Cats were … -
Hypoadrenocorticism in cats: a 40-year update
Practical relevanceAddison’s disease is a very rare condition in cats, with only approximately 40 cases documented in the past 40 years since it was first described in 1983.Clinical challengesWhile canine hypoadrenocorticism is a well-recognised disorder … -
Stapled enterectomy reduces surgical time when compared with sutured enterectomy: a retrospective review of 54 cats
ObjectivesFeline enterectomy is commonly performed in referral and general veterinary practice; however, existing studies in the veterinary literature lack significant case numbers to guide clinical decision-making. In addition, no studies have evaluated …