Posts for Archives: Publication
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Cranial cruciate ligament disease in cats: an epidemiological retrospective study of 50 cats (2011–2016)
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to describe the characteristics and long-term outcome of surgically and conservatively treated cats with cranial cruciate ligament disease (CCLD).MethodsA retrospective cohort study of cats with CCLD, diagnosed at two … -
Inter- and intra-observer reliability of quantitative sensory testing performed with the SMall animal ALGOmeter (SMALGO) to evaluate pain associated with feline gingivostomatitis
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to evaluate the inter- and intra-observer reliability of quantitative sensory testing performed with the SMall animal ALGOmeter (SMALGO) in healthy cats and in cats with chronic gingivostomatitis (CGS), and to evaluate … -
Clinical/research abstracts accepted for presentation at AAFP Conference 2018: Topical oral 1-tetradecanol complex in the treatment of periodontal diseases in cats
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Prevalence and diagnostic value of the ultrasonographic honeycomb appearance of the spleen in cats
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to report the prevalence of a honeycomb appearance of the spleen in a population of referral cats presented for ultrasound examination, and to determine the diagnostic value of this finding vs the definitive diagnosis, … -
Fifty years’ fascination with FIP culminates in a promising new antiviral
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Prophylactic and therapeutic effects of twice-daily famciclovir administration on infectious upper respiratory disease in shelter-housed cats
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Common feline problem behaviors: Urine spraying
Practical relevance:Urine spraying (synonymous terms include urine marking or scent marking) is commonly described as urine deposited on vertical surfaces while the cat is in a standing position. With the increasing trend of keeping cats indoors in some … -
Electrophoretic patterns of proteinuria in feline spontaneous chronic kidney disease
ObjectivesThe purpose of this study was to describe the electrophoretic patterns of proteinuria in cats at risk of and cats with chronic kidney disease (CKD), and to investigate whether the presence of high-molecular-weight (HMW) and low-molecular-weight (… -
Changes in the stress markers cortisol and glucose before and during intradermal testing in cats after single administration of pre-appointment gabapentin
ObjectivesIntradermal allergy testing can be difficult to interpret in cats. Studies have shown that intradermal testing leads to elevations in blood cortisol, which may be an explanation for weak wheal reactions in cats. The primary objective of this … -
Use of nalbuphine as a substitute for butorphanol in combination with dexmedetomidine and tiletamine/zolazepam: a randomized non-inferiority trial
ObjectivesThe goal of this study was to determine whether a drug combination using nalbuphine with dexmedetomidine and tiletamine/zolazepam is non-inferior to one that uses butorphanol.MethodsAll healthy cats presenting solely for gonadectomy to two trap–…