Posts for Archives: Publication
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PCR studies of feline leprosy cases
16S rRNA gene sequence analysis provided evidence for two different mycobacterial species, Mycobacterium lepraemurium and a potentially novel species, as causative agents of ‘feline leprosy’. Comparison of 16S rRNA gene sequence data obtained for M. … -
Pain management in cats—past, present and future. Part 1. The cat is unique
Cats are popular pets but until recently their perioperative and traumatic pain was seriously underestimated and under treated. There are several causes of this under treatment. First, it may be difficult to detect pain in cats, because they do not … -
The use of real-time PCR in the diagnosis and monitoring of Mycoplasma haemofelis copy number in a naturally infected cat
A 5-year-old male neutered cat was diagnosed with severe anaemia due to acute Mycoplasma haemofelis infection. Inflammatory respiratory disease was present concurrently. The cat was treated successfully using a fresh transfusion of whole blood and a 6 … -
What is your diagnosis?
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Modified vaccinia virus Ankara as a vaccine against feline coronavirus: Immunogenicity and efficacy
Feline infectious peritonitis virus (FIPV) is a coronavirus that induces a fatal systemic disease mediated by an inappropriate immune response. Most previous vaccination attempts against FIPV were unsuccessful because IgG antibodies against the surface … -
Evaluation of an in-practice test for feline coronavirus antibodies
A commercially available in-practice test for feline coronavirus (FCoV) antibodies (FCoV Immunocomb, Biogal Galed Laboratories) was evaluated by comparison with the gold standard FCoV immunofluorescent antibody (IFA) test. One hundred and three serum or … -
Risk factors for feline coronavirus seropositivity in cats relinquished to a UK rescue charity
Two thousand, two hundred and seven cats from 14 shelters of a major UK cat charity were blood tested for feline coronavirus (FCoV) antibodies. Data was collated on breed, sex, age, number of cats at original location, outdoor access, health status, and … -
Infections and some other conditions affecting the skin and subcutis of the naso-ocular region of cats—Clinical experience 1987–2003
Infections of the skin or subcutis of the naso-ocular region develop through two mechanisms. Cases with lesions but without concomitant signs of nasal disease probably result from cat scratch injuries. Under certain circumstances, such lacerations result … -
Identifying the target population and preventive strategies to combat feline obesity
Feline obesity continues to be a priority health and welfare issue. Most research surrounding obesity currently focuses on obesity treatment. However, treatment for feline obesity is slow, often unsuccessful and not without consequences. Identifying high-… -
Evaluation of the analgesic efficacy of grapiprant compared with robenacoxib in cats undergoing elective ovariohysterectomy in a prospective, randomized, masked, non-inferiority clinical trial
ObjectivesThe main objective of this study was to compare the postoperative analgesic effects of grapiprant with those of robenacoxib in cats undergoing ovariohysterectomy (OVH).MethodsIn total, 37 female cats (age range 4 months–10 years, weighing ⩾2.5 …