Posts for Archives: Publication
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Comparison of proliferative and immunomodulatory potential of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells from young and geriatric cats
ObjectivesThe objective of this study was to compare the ability of adipose-derived mesenchymal stem cells (aMSCs) generated from young vs geriatric cats to proliferate in culture, suppress lymphocyte proliferation and undergo senescence.MethodsAdipose … -
An online survey of dietary and phosphate binder practices of owners of cats with chronic kidney disease
ObjectivesThe objective of this study was to learn about owner experiences of chronic kidney disease (CKD), focusing on use of therapeutic renal diets (TRDs) and intestinal phosphate binders (IPBs).MethodsAn online survey was promoted to UK-based cat … -
Effect of tetrastarch (hydroxyethyl starch 130/0.4) on plasma creatinine concentration in cats: a retrospective analysis (2010–2015)
ObjectivesThe objective was to determine survival and changes in creatinine concentrations after administration of 6% tetrastarch (hydroxyethyl starch [HES] 130/0.4) vs crystalloids in critically ill cats.MethodsThe medical records were reviewed for cats … -
Urinalysis in the cat: measurement of urine protein:creatinine ratio
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Single and mixed feline lungworm infections: clinical, radiographic and therapeutic features of 26 cases (2013–2015)
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to retrospectively describe clinical, radiographic and therapeutic features of feline lungworm infection.MethodsMedical records of cats with lungworm diagnosis, thoracic radiography and without concurrent diseases … -
High-resolution computed tomography evaluation of the bronchial lumen to vertebral body diameter and pulmonary artery to vertebral body diameter ratios in anesthetized ventilated normal cats
ObjectivesBronchial lumen to pulmonary artery diameter (BA) ratio has been utilized to investigate pulmonary pathology on high-resolution CT images. Diseases affecting both the bronchi and pulmonary arteries render the BA ratio less useful. The purpose of … -
Drug exposure and clinical effect of transdermal mirtazapine in healthy young cats: a pilot study
ObjectivesThe objective of this study was to measure drug exposure and clinical effects after administration of transdermal mirtazapine (TMZ) in healthy cats.MethodsPhase I: seven healthy research cats received (1) 3.75 mg and 7.5 mg TMZ once aurally with … -
Australian and New Zealand College of Veterinary Scientists abstracts 2016
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10 years of Cat Friendly