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Peripheral neuropathy in a cat with renal lymphoma
A 12-year-old male cat was referred for progressive limb weakness lasting 2 weeks. Physical examination detected muscle atrophy and bilateral renomegaly with distortion of the renal contours. The cat was ambulatory but tetraparetic. It showed a peculiar … -
Monocephalus dipygus parapagus: A suspected case of complete caudal duplication in a British Blue kitten
Complete caudal duplication is an extremely rare type of conjoined twinning. This communication reports the birth and gross features of a live conjoined British Blue kitten born naturally to a healthy queen. The monocephalic dipygus kitten exhibited a … -
A neurotropic lymphoma in the brachial plexus of a cat
A 7-year-old, intact male domestic shorthair cat was presented with a progressive, non-weight-bearing lameness of the right forelimb. A neurological examination of the patient at the Small Animal Clinic revealed a paralysis of the radial nerve with … -
Comparison between ultrasound and genetic testing for the early diagnosis of polycystic kidney disease in Persian and Exotic Shorthair cats
Autosomal-dominant polycystic kidney disease (AD-PKD) is common in Persians and Persians-related breeds. The aims of this study were to evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of early ultrasound examination and to compare ultrasound and genetic testing … -
Urinary cortisol/cortisone ratios in hypertensive and normotensive cats⋆
Hypertension is a common problem in older cats, particularly associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Reduced activity of 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 2 predisposes to hypertension in human patients by allowing excessive stimulation of the … -
Condition-based use of antimicrobials in cats in Finland: Results from two surveys
Two surveys were carried out to investigate how antimicrobials are used in cats in Finland. Information was retrieved from 419 prescriptions and 311 questionnaire sheets concerning antimicrobial treatment for feline patients. Infected wounds, skin … -
Chronic kidney disease with three cases of oxalate-like nephrosis in Ragdoll cats
Two unrelated Ragdoll cat mothers in Norway were found dead from renal disease. The histopathology was consistent with oxalate nephrosis with chronic or acute-on-chronic underlying kidney disease. Both cats had offspring and relatives with signs of … -
Normograde, minimally invasive technique for oesophagostomy in cats
A percutaneous technique to place oesophageal feeding tubes in cats is described. Nineteen traumatised cats underwent different surgical procedures for facial and/or oral trauma and subsequent oesophagostomy. The tube placement was easy to perform, … -
Surgical management of vertebral malformation in a Manx cat
A 15-week-old Manx kitten was presented for evaluation of progressive hind limb paresis and ataxia. Spinal radiographs and computed tomography revealed a malformation of T3 causing thoracic spinal cord compression. Decompressive surgery consisting of … -
Changes in blood glucose concentration are associated with relatively rapid changes in circulating fructosamine concentrations in cats⋆
The aim of the study was to determine the time required for plasma fructosamine concentration to increase after the onset of hyperglycaemia and decrease after resolution of hyperglycaemia. Healthy cats (n=14) were infused to maintain either moderate …