Posts for Archives: Publication
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Malignant Melanoma in Pleural Effusion in a 14-Year-Old Cat
Case details A 14-year-old female cat presented with signs of respiratory distress. Pleural fluid was found on radiographic assessment. Cytologic evaluation of the fluid revealed malignant melanocytosis. The cat had a previous history of a recurrent … -
Comparative efficacy of a recombinant feline interferon omega in refractory cases of calicivirus-positive cats with caudal stomatitis: A randomised, multi-centre, controlled, double-blind study in 39 cats
Chronic caudal stomatitis with alveolar/buccal mucositis in calicivirus-positive cats is the most severe presentation of feline chronic gingivostomatitis. Refractory cases are helped by antibiotic and anti-inflammatory treatments often including … -
Dorsal spinous process impingement syndrome (‘kissing spine’) in a cat: Imaging appearance and surgical management
Spinal pain is an important clinical presentation in feline patients, but the underlying causes can often be difficult to elucidate. Dorsal spinous process impingement syndrome (‘kissing spine’ or in human patients ‘Baastrup syndrome’) is a significant … -
Safety and Palatability of Polyethylene Glycol 3350 as an Oral Laxative in Cats
Recurrent constipation is a common problem in cats. Laxatives often are the cornerstone for management of recurrent constipation; however, there is a paucity of published research on laxative use in cats. This study investigated the safety and … -
Locally Invasive Lymphangiosarcoma in a Young Domestic Shorthair
A 2-year-old, female spayed, domestic shorthair cat presented to the University of Missouri-Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (UMC-VMTH) with an approximately 11-month history of fluid-draining pockets along her ventral thorax and axillae. The skin in … -
Evaluation of Medetomidine, Ketamine and Buprenorphine for Neutering Feral Cats
A combination of medetomidine (M, 100 μg/kg), ketamine (K, 10 mg/kg) and buprenorphine (B, 10 μg/kg), administered by intramuscular injection, was evaluated for spaying and castration (neutering) of feral cats (n = 101). Eleven animals (11%) required … -
A Clinical Comparison of Remifentanil or Alfentanil in Propofol-Anesthetized Cats Undergoing Ovariohysterectomy
Sixteen cats were used to compare the cardiovascular and anesthetic effects of remifentanil (REMI) or alfentanil (ALF) in propofol-anesthetized cats undergoing ovariohysterectomy. After premedication with acepromazine, anesthesia was induced and … -
Markers of Feline Leukaemia Virus Infection or Exposure in Cats from a Region of Low Seroprevalence
Molecular techniques have demonstrated that cats may harbour feline leukaemia virus (FeLV) provirus in the absence of antigenaemia. Using quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR), p27 enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), anti-feline … -
Primary Hyperaldosteronism
Practical relevance Primary hyperaldosteronism is probably the most common adrenocortical disorder in cats. As in humans, it is often unrecognised, which excludes a potentially large number of cats from appropriate treatment.Patient group Affected cats … -
Cats and Calcium Oxalate
Practical relevance Calcium oxalate (CaOx) containing stones are among the most common of the urinary tract stones identified in cats.Risk factors Risk factors for CaOx stone formation include such things as breed, gender and diet; stress and obesity have …