Posts for Archives: Publication
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Understanding the barriers to blood pressure assessment in cats
ObjectivesA questionnaire was designed to survey veterinarians and veterinary nurses/technicians on blood pressure (BP) assessment in cats, including ocular examination, encompassing current methodology, indications, uptake and barriers.MethodsAn online … -
Clinical use and complications of percutaneous cystostomy pigtail catheters in 25 cats
ObjectivesThe aims of this study were to describe the indications for percutaneous pigtail catheter placement in cats requiring urine diversion, and to report the associated intra- and postoperative complications.MethodsThe medical records of cats that … -
News & Views
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Fading kitten syndrome: Factors predisposing to ‘faders’ and treatment options
Practical relevance:Fading kitten syndrome is a condition where one or more kittens of a litter are born apparently healthy but gradually become inactive, sick and die; typically faders are considered those that die during the first 2 weeks of life. … -
10 years of Cat Friendly
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Dysbiosis index to evaluate the fecal microbiota in healthy cats and cats with chronic enteropathies
ObjectivesPrevious studies have identified various bacterial taxa that are altered in cats with chronic enteropathies (CE) vs healthy cats. Therefore, the aim of this study was to develop a targeted quantitative molecular method to evaluate the fecal … -
Fecal shedding of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacterales in cats admitted to an animal shelter
ObjectivesThe objective of this study was to evaluate shedding of extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing bacteria in cats admitted to an animal shelter.MethodsFecal samples were collected from cats admitted to an animal shelter between 12 June … -
Serum concentrations of gabapentin in cats with chronic kidney disease
ObjectivesThe purpose of this study was to assess serum concentrations of gabapentin in cats with chronic kidney disease (CKD) vs clinically healthy cats.MethodsFive healthy cats were enrolled in a pharmacokinetic study. A single 20 mg/kg dose of … -
Cabergoline treatment in cats with diabetes mellitus and hypersomatotropism
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of cabergoline to control hypersomatotropism (HST) and diabetes mellitus (DM) in cats.MethodsThis was a prospective cohort study. Twenty-three cats with HST and concurrent DM were … -
Comparison of ultrasonographic echogenicity and outcome in cats with suspected pancreatitis
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to determine whether ultrasonographic pancreatic echogenicity, especially hypoechogenicity, has an impact on the prognosis of cats with suspected pancreatitis. We hypothesised that cats with a hypoechoic pancreas have a …