Posts for Archives: Publication
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Perception of stress in cats by German cat owners and influencing factors regarding veterinary care
ObjectivesVisiting the veterinarian is generally perceived as a stressful situation for cats. Previous studies have shown that the perception of stress may influence cats’ healthcare. In order to minimise stress in cats during the veterinary consultation, … -
Strontium 90 plesiotherapy for the treatment of eyelid squamous cell carcinoma in eight cats
ObjectivesSquamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the most common eyelid tumour in cats. The main treatment is extensive surgery and the cosmetic outcome can be worrisome for some owners. Strontium 90 (ST-90) plesiotherapy is a therapeutic modality used for … -
Outcomes and postoperative complications after transpelvic urethrostomy used as first-line surgery in 38 male cats with obstructive lower urinary tract disease
ObjectivesThis article aimed to report on the short- and long-term outcomes after transpelvic urethrostomy (TPU) as a first-line surgery to treat obstructive lower urinary tract disease (OLUTD) in male cats.MethodsA retrospective review and follow-up … -
Feline comorbidities: The intermingled relationship between chronic kidney disease and hypertension
Practical relevance:Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a highly prevalent disorder of senior cats. CKD is frequently diagnosed in association with hypertension, and the two conditions have an intermingled cause-and-effect relationship. Hypertensive target … -
Epilepsy in British Shorthair cats in Sweden
ObjectivesThe primary objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence of epileptic seizures and of presumed idiopathic epilepsy (PIE, describing epilepsy of unknown origin) in a cohort of British Shorthair (BSH) cats in Sweden. The secondary … -
Clinical features and short-term outcome of presumptive intracranial complications associated with otitis media/interna: a multi-center retrospective study of 19 cats (2009–2017)
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to compile an overview of the clinical features of intracranial complication of otitis media/interna (OMI) in cats managed across five veterinary referral hospitals. Of additional interest were culture results that … -
New research makes up for lost time on feline tick paralysis
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Use of lispro insulin for treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis in cats
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of lispro insulin for the treatment of feline diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Times to resolution of hyperglycaemia, ketosis and acidosis were compared between cats treated with … -
Pretreatment Histoplasma capsulatum urine enzymatic immunoassay concentrations do not correlate with outcome but may be influenced by renal function in cats with histoplasmosis
ObjectivesThe objective of this study was to determine if urine Histoplasma antigen (HAg) enzyme immunoassay (EIA) concentrations at the time of diagnosis and prior to the administration of antifungal agents are predictive of outcome for cats infected … -
A survey of vaccine history in German cats and owners’ attitudes to vaccination
ObjectivesVaccination is the most important measure for prevention of feline infectious diseases. Cat owner compliance with vaccination recommendations has been investigated in the UK but not in other European countries. The aim of the present study was …