Posts for Archives: Publication
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Performance of applications of Ophytrium-containing mousse with or without shampoo in cats with pruritic and irritated skin: a multicentre prospective field trial
ObjectivesThis study aimed to evaluate the performance of a protocol in which topical products (DOUXO S3 CALM Shampoo and Mousse; Ceva Santé Animale) containing Ophytrium were applied to cats to help manage feline atopic syndrome (FAS).MethodsA total of … -
Outcome of traumatic elbow luxation managed with temporary transarticular external skeletal fixation in eight cats
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to report the clinical outcomes in a series of traumatic elbow luxations in cats treated with closed reduction and a temporary transarticular type II external skeletal fixator (ESF).MethodsA retrospective review was … -
Clinical perioperative outcomes in 39 cats after single session bilateral femoral head and neck excision
ObjectivesThe aim of the study was to evaluate the perioperative outcomes and complications of single session bilateral femoral head and neck excision (FHNE) in cats for treatment of bilateral coxofemoral joint disease.MethodsThe medical records of cats … -
The incidence and trends of proteinuria, azotemia and hypertension in cats receiving toceranib phosphate
ObjectivesThis retrospective study aimed to determine the incidence and trends of proteinuria, elevations in serum creatinine and urea, and systolic blood pressure in cats undergoing treatment with toceranib.MethodsIn total, 32 cats treated with toceranib … -
Video-based compilation of acute pain behaviours in cats
ObjectivesThe aim of this work was to create a video-based compilation of acute pain behaviours in cats as an open-access online resource for training of veterinary health professionals.MethodsA database comprising 60 h of video recordings of cats was … -
Feline friendly POCUS: how to implement it into your daily practice
Practical relevance:Cats are great pretenders; they often hide illness until they are critical. This makes patients of this species challenging to assess and manage in the emergency setting where quick and stress-free diagnosis and treatment are … -
Antibody response after feline panleukopenia virus vaccination in kittens with and without intestinal parasites
ObjectivesVaccinations should only be given to healthy cats, and deworming before vaccination is generally recommended; however, so far, no study has investigated the influence of intestinal parasitic infection on the immune response in kittens. The aim … -
Ultrasonic Doppler as a guide for feline peripheral arterial catheterization
ObjectivesThe study aimed to determine if an ultrasonic Doppler-guided technique (UDGT) leads to improved placement efficacy (time, success) of feline dorsal pedal arterial catheters vs the traditional palpation-guided technique (TPT).MethodsA total of 26 … -
Evaluation of the efficacy and safety of toceranib phosphate in cats with macroscopic mammary adenocarcinoma
ObjectivesMammary tumours in cats are biologically aggressive. The standard of care relies upon wide surgical resection. Chemotherapy has been described in the macroscopic disease setting; however, limited efficacy has been shown. The aim of this study … -
Survey of veterinarians in the USA to evaluate trends in the treatment approach for non-obstructive feline idiopathic cystitis
ObjectivesThe goal of this study was to gather information on treatment approaches and trends for the treatment of non-obstructive feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC).MethodsAn internet-based survey of veterinarians was conducted focusing on outpatient …