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Urine bacterial culture growth and association with urine sedimentation and clinical findings in cats with acute kidney injury
ObjectivesA urine culture is often pursued in cats with acute kidney injury (AKI) to screen for bacterial growth in the urine, but it can be cost prohibitive. The aim of the study was to determine the ability of a urinalysis and lower urinary tract signs (… -
Radioiodine treatment of hyperthyroidism in cats: results of 165 cats treated by an individualised dosing algorithm in Spain
ObjectivesAlthough radioiodine (131I) is the treatment of choice for feline hyperthyroidism, 131I-dosing protocols commonly induce iatrogenic hypothyroidism and expose azotaemia. A recently reported patient-specific 131I dosing algorithm minimised the … -
Anti-Müllerian hormone as a diagnostic tool to identify queens with ovarian remnant syndrome
ObjectivesOvarian remnant syndrome (ORS) is suspected when heat signs occur in spayed individuals, but further diagnostic procedures are necessary to exclude other possible oestrogen sources, such as the adrenal gland or exogenous supplementation. Anti-… -
Non-injection-site soft tissue sarcoma in cats: outcome following adjuvant radiotherapy
ObjectivesBiological behaviour and treatment options of non-injection-site soft tissue sarcomas (nFISS) in cats are less well understood than in dogs. The aim of this retrospective study was to assess the outcomes of cats with nFISS following treatment … -
Randomised clinical trial evaluating the effect of a single preappointment dose of gabapentin on signs of stress in hyperthyroid cats
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of gabapentin as an anxiolytic in hyperthyroid cats.MethodsCats (n = 47) with confirmed hyperthyroidism were successfully enrolled. The cat owner allocated a temperament score and a transport … -
Feline Comorbidities: Balancing hyperthyroidism and concurrent chronic kidney disease
Practical relevance:Both hyperthyroidism and chronic kidney disease (CKD) are common long-term conditions in older cats, which might be diagnosed concurrently or develop at different times. Hyperthyroidism may mask the presence of CKD, and vice versa, by … -
Upper urolithiasis in cats with chronic kidney disease: prevalence and investigation of serum and urinary calcium concentrations
ObjectivesThis study aimed to define the prevalence of upper urolithiasis in cats with chronic kidney disease (CKD) in a referral population, and to compare urinary calcium:creatinine ratio (UCa:Cr), and total and ionised calcium between cats with CKD … -
Haematological and biochemical reference intervals in healthy Ragdoll cats
ObjectivesBreed-specific reference intervals (RIs) may be necessary to avoid misinterpretation of laboratory results. The main aim of this study was to establish haematobiochemical RIs for Ragdoll cats.MethodsForty-two clinically healthy adult (0.8–10 … -
Disorders of sexual development in the cat: Current state of knowledge and diagnostic approach
Practical relevance:Any congenital or developmental abnormality of any part of the male or female reproductive tract is a ‘disorder of sexual development’ (DSD). The tricolored male cat phenotype, cryptorchidism, gonadal hypoplasia and incidental … -
Feline breeding and pregnancy management: What is normal and when to intervene
Practical relevance:Cats are common pets worldwide. Successful breeding of cats starts with the selection of suitable breeding animals, and care should be taken to avoid inbreeding. Keeping cats in smaller groups reduces stress and facilitates management….