Posts for Archives: Publication
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Frequency of diabetic remission, predictors of remission and survival in cats using a low-cost, moderate-intensity, home-monitoring protocol and twice-daily glargine
ObjectivesThe aim of the present study was to retrospectively assess remission rates and survival in diabetic cats managed using a moderate-intensity, low-cost protocol of home blood glucose measurements and insulin adjustment by clients of a cat-only … -
Impact of stress on the tear production of healthy cats
ObjectivesThis study aimed to determine the impact of acute stress on tear production in companion cats to provide a basis for minimizing stress-inducing stimuli during ophthalmic evaluations.MethodsA total of 24 healthy owned cats (12 males, 12 females) … -
Comparison of Doppler ultrasonic sphygmomanometry, oscillometry and high-definition oscillometry for non-invasive blood pressure measurement in conscious cats
ObjectivesSystemic arterial hypertension is a common occurrence and can have serious adverse consequences in cats. Therefore, measuring blood pressure is very important. There are many indirect blood pressure measurement devices available. This study … -
Ionized hypercalcemia can resolve with nutritional modification in cats with idiopathic hypercalcemia or chronic kidney disease
Case series summaryCats with ionized hypercalcemia that were fed diets with either more than 200 mg calcium per 100 kilocalories (kcal), a calcium:phosphorus (Ca:P) ratio greater than 1.4:1 or both, based on diet history, were included in this case … -
Improving access to advanced veterinary care for rescued cats and dogs
ObjectivesThe objectives of this study were as follows: (1) to describe the AMC to the Rescue (AMCTTR) funding criteria and the application process; (2) to describe the distribution of species cared for through the program, the medical conditions treated … -
Effect of tamsulosin on urethral tone in healthy male cats
ObjectivesAlpha-adrenergic antagonists are commonly used to prevent recurrent urethral obstruction in cats with mixed reports of efficacy. No published data on tamsulosin use in cats are available. The objective of this study was to measure changes in … -
Clinical management of feline chronic kidney disease in Portugal: a questionnaire-based study
ObjectivesThe aim of the study was to characterise the clinical management of feline chronic kidney disease (CKD) by veterinary practitioners in Portugal.MethodsA questionnaire-based study was designed to be completed by all veterinarians who had … -
Foreign body ingestion due to detachment of pill dispenser tips in cats: a retrospective study of 13 cases
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to evaluate and describe 13 cases in which a pet piller broke during the administration of medication, and the tip was accidentally ingested by the cat.MethodsA total of 15 presentations to the clinic were identified in … -
Evaluation of endoscopic-assisted feline lateral bulla osteotomy: a cadaveric study
ObjectivesThe aims of the study were to investigate if feline middle ear anatomy can be visualized using endoscopy via a lateral bulla approach and to determine if scope-assistance increases rates of successful entry into the hypotympanum during feline … -
2023 AAFP/IAAHPC feline hospice and palliative care guidelines
The ‘2023 AAFP/IAAHPC Feline Hospice and Palliative Care Guidelines’ are authored by a Task Force of experts in feline hospice and palliative care convened by the American Association of Feline Practitioners and the International Association for Animal …