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Atypical, abscessated nasopharyngeal polyp associated with expansion and lysis of the tympanic bulla
A 5-year-old, male neutered domestic shorthair cat was referred for investigation of lethargy, weight loss, pyrexia and upper respiratory tract signs. On computed tomography, an expansile, osteodestructive lesion in the right tympanic bulla was … -
Hypervitaminosis A-induced hepatic fibrosis in a cat
Rationale:The excessive intake of vitamin A in the form of vitamin concentrate, supplement or vitamin-rich liver can result in hypervitaminosis A in man and animals. Although osteopathologies resulting from chronic vitamin A intoxication in cats are well … -
Ejaculation training, seminal alkaline phosphatase and semen preservation through cooling in a milk-based extender in domestic cats
The purpose of this report is to describe (1) the training of domestic cats in ejaculation into an artificial vagina (AV), (2) alkaline phosphatase (AP) concentrations in whole ejaculates, and (3) the in vitro effect of a skimmed-milk plus egg yolk (SM-Y) … -
Introduction to endoscopy in the cat
Practical relevance:For many years, endoscopy and minimally invasive surgery have been considered ‘standard’ in human healthcare. With the expansion of the used medical equipment market, and the falling cost of new equipment, veterinary practitioners are … -
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy In The Cat
Practical relevance:Feline gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy is in high demand, particularly by cat owners already aware of the clinical benefits and availability of this procedure within the human healthcare system. This article will provide a basic … -
Gastrointestinal endoscopy in the cat
Practical relevance:Endoscopic examination of the feline gastrointestinal (GI) tract is a minimally invasive method for obtaining biopsy samples of the GI mucosa, which is often necessary for a diagnosis of chronic GI diseases. In addition endoscopy has … -
Upper Respiratory Tract Endoscopy in the Cat
Clinical challenges:Endoscopy of the feline upper respiratory tract has always taken a bit of a back seat to exploration of the canine nose and paranasal sinuses, pharynx and trachea, due to some anatomic limitations and lack of availability of … -
Lower respiratory tract endoscopy in the cat
Practical relevance:Respiratory endoscopy is a useful diagnostic tool to evaluate the airways for the presence of mass lesions or foreign material while allowing for sample collection for cytologic and microbiologic assessment. While bronchial disease (… -
Transdermal application of methimazole in hyperthyroid cats: a long-term follow-up study
Transdermal methimazole is suggested as an alternative to oral therapy for hyperthyroid cats that are difficult to pill. However, no information on long-term management with this treatment is available. Our objective was therefore to retrospectively … -
Partial parasagittal patellectomy: a novel method for augmenting surgical correction of patellar luxation in four cats
We describe a novel surgical technique used to correct feline patellar luxation (PL) where abnormal patellar tracking persists despite conventional corrective surgery. An anatomical difference between feline and canine stifles is that the feline patella …