Posts for Archives: Publication
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Comparison of viscoelastic test results from blood collected near simultaneously from the jugular and saphenous veins in cats
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to compare viscoelastic test results from samples collected from a jugular vein using a 20 G needle and a medial saphenous vein using a 22 G needle in cats presenting for elective ovariohysterectomy (OHE) or castration…. -
Decreased antithrombin activity and inflammation in cats
ObjectivesThe objective of this study was to determine if inflammatory markers are associated with antithrombin activity in cats.MethodsFor a retrospective population of 231 cats admitted to a referral hospital, antithrombin activity was classified as … -
Comparison of surgical indications and short- and long-term complications in 56 cats undergoing perineal, transpelvic or prepubic urethrostomy
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to compare indications, complications and mortality rates for perineal urethrostomy (PU), transpelvic urethrostomy (TPU) and prepubic urethrostomy (PPU).MethodsA retrospective review of, and follow-up owner … -
LOPH: a novel chemotherapeutic protocol for feline high-grade multicentric or mediastinal lymphoma, developed in an area endemic for feline leukemia virus
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Disappearance of signs of heat and induction of ovulation in oestrous queens with gonadorelin: a clinical study
ObjectivesThe objective of this study was to assess the efficacy of a single intramuscular administration of gonadorelin to induce ovulation in queens in oestrus.MethodsTwenty-seven queens presented in oestrus for elective ovariectomy were divided into a … -
AAFP Position Statement: Pediatric sterilization in cats
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Reference intervals for radiographic, echocardiographic and N-terminal pro B-type natriuretic peptide values in healthy kittens
ObjectivesAssessment of heart size in kittens is important, and there is a need for reference intervals (RIs) to prevent misinterpretation of cardiomegaly in this patient population. The purpose of this study was to generate RIs for echocardiographic and … -
Assessment of the cutaneous trunci reflex in neurologically healthy cats
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to perform the cutaneous trunci reflex (CTR) in neurologically normal cats using two different instruments and determine how body condition score (BCS), body circumference, age, sex and instrument type may affect this … -
Prednisolone-induced diabetes mellitus in the cat: a historical cohort
ObjectivesPrednisolone is a commonly used drug in cats and potential adverse effects include hyperglycaemia and diabetes mellitus. The aims of this study were to evaluate the frequency and investigate potential predisposing risk factors for the … -
Effects of low-dose meloxicam in cats with chronic kidney disease
ObjectivesMeloxicam therapy may benefit cats with degenerative joint disease, and retrospective studies suggest it could slow kidney disease progression and increase survival. This study aimed to prospectively evaluate the renal effects of low-dose …