Posts for Archives: Publication
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Oxidative stress and innate immunity in feline patients with diabetes mellitus: The role of nutrition
This study was undertaken to test the hypothesis that oxidative stress is increased and neutrophil function is decreased in cats with diabetes mellitus (DM). Measures of oxidative stress and neutrophil function were evaluated in 20 control and 15 diabetic … -
Alternaria species infection in nine domestic cats
A case series of nine domestic cats with culture-confirmed Alternaria species infection is presented, with conclusions drawn regarding signalment, clinical signs, treatment and outcome. Middle aged neutered males were over-represented and all presented … -
Distribution of the enzyme rhodanese in tissues of the cat (Felis catus)
The enzyme rhodanese (EC 2.8.1.1) is an ubiquitous enzyme which is present in all living organisms, from bacteria to man. It is speculated that this enzyme plays a central role in cyanide detoxification. However, its wide tissue distribution suggests this … -
Bilateral juvenile renal dysplasia in a Norwegian Forest Cat
Renal dysplasia is defined as a condition of disorganised development of renal parenchyma due to abnormal differentiation. The case of a 5-month-old intact male Norwegian Forest Cat with a history of polyuria and polydipsia is reported. Ultrasonographic … -
Role of inflammation/wound healing in feline oncogenesis: A commentary
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Presumed primary immune-mediated thrombocytopenia in four cats
Feline primary immune-mediated thrombocytopenia (pIMT) is a rare hematological disorder. Platelet-bound antibody assays for cats have variable specificity and sensitivity and are not widely available. Diagnosis of pIMT is made on the basis of exclusion of … -
Uterine horn torsion in a non-gravid cat
An 11-year-old female domestic shorthair cat with a previous history of having been spayed, presented with signs of abdominal distension, lethargy and anorexia of 1 week’s duration. On the basis of radiological and ultrasonographic findings a tentative … -
A study of risk factors for cat mortality in adoption centres of a UK cat charity
A case–control study was used to identify variables associated with the risk of mortality in cats housed at adoption centres. Multivariable logistic regression, based on retrospective data collected for 194 cases (cats that died or were euthanased) and … -
Recurrent single oesophageal stricture treated with a self-expanding stent in a cat
A 1-year-old, female spayed domestic shorthair cat was presented with a 4-week history of dysphagia and regurgitation soon after oral treatment with clindamycin. Fluoroscopic and endoscopic examinations confirmed the presence of a single cervical … -
Catheter-induced urethral trauma in cats with urethral obstruction
Fifteen cats were evaluated with urethral obstruction. Penile trauma by catheterization was the major indication for perineal urethrostomy. Ten cats had developed a urethral stricture and five had rupture of the urethra following medical management. All …