Posts for Archives: Publication
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Evaluation of a smartphone-based colorimetric method for urinalysis dipstick readings in cats
ObjectivesThe aim of the study was to compare the diagnostic performances of a smartphone-based colorimetric method (SBCM) for urinalysis with a semi-automated point-of-care (POC) analyser using standardised solutions and cat urine.MethodsArtificial … -
8-Hydroxy-2′-deoxyguanosine and malondialdehyde in plasma and their association with disease severity in 20 cats with chronic kidney disease
ObjectivesOxidative stress is associated with the development and progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in humans. The aim of this study was to evaluate the concentrations of oxidative stress markers, 8-hydroxy-2′-deoxyguanosine (8-OHdG) and … -
Evaluation of two unilateral laryngoplasty techniques and their effect on arytenoid cartilage abduction in cats
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to evaluate two unilateral laryngoplasty (arytenoid lateralisation) techniques for use in the surgical management of laryngeal paralysis in cats.MethodsLeft cricoarytenoid abduction (lateralisation) was performed in 20 … -
Feline precision medicine using whole-exome sequencing identifies a novel frameshift mutation for vitamin D-dependent rickets type 2
ObjectivesA 14-week-old female domestic longhair kitten presented with shifting lameness and disproportionately smaller size compared with a co-housed littermate.MethodsHematology and serum biochemical testing were conducted to investigate causes for … -
Randomised, prospective, blinded, clinical trial of opioid-free injectable anaesthesia with or without multimodal analgesia in kittens undergoing ovariohysterectomy
ObjectivesThis study compared an opioid-free injectable anaesthetic protocol with or without multimodal analgesia in kittens undergoing ovariohysterectomy.MethodsIn this prospective, randomised, blinded, clinical trial, 29 healthy kittens (mean ± SD … -
Urinary Tract Trauma in Cats: Stabilisation, Diagnosis and Management
Practical relevance:Traumatic injury of the urinary tract may be caused by external accidental trauma or due to iatrogenic injury (typically as a result of catheterisation procedures). Thorough patient assessment and careful attention to patient … -
Commonly diagnosed disorders in domestic cats in the UK and their associations with sex and age
ObjectivesThe objectives of this study were to generate a robust evidence base on the prevalence of common disorders in cats and develop a deeper understanding of disorder associations with sex and age that could offer important opportunities for targeted … -
Comparison of two multimodal intramuscular anaesthetic protocols in uncooperative feline patients: effects on sedation and echocardiographic measurements
ObjectivesThe aims of this study were to compare the sedative effect, feasibility of venous angiocatheter placement and influence on heart rate (HR), systemic blood pressure (SBP) and echocardiographic variables of two multimodal anaesthetic protocols in … -
Symblepharon in kittens: a retrospective study of 40 kittens and 54 eyes (2002–2022)
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to retrospectively evaluate the signalment, treatment, surgical technique and outcomes for feline symblepharon.MethodsA retrospective medical record review and standardized grading of clinical descriptions and … -
Outbreak management of multidrug-resistant Bordetella bronchiseptica in 16 shelter-housed cats
Case series summaryThis case series describes an outbreak of multidrug-resistant (MDR) Bordetella bronchiseptica in 16 shelter-housed cats with infectious respiratory disease. Four cats presented with acute dyspnea on the same day, each with a history of …