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Biological variation of total thyroxine (T4), free T4 and thyroid-stimulating hormone in 11 clinically healthy cats
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to investigate the biological variation of total thyroxine (T4), free T4 (fT4) and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) in 11 clinically healthy cats aged between 3 and 15 years old, in Sydney, Australia.MethodsBlood was … -
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Feline morbillivirus in northwestern Italy: first detection of genotype 1-B
ObjectivesA novel morbillivirus was recently described in stray and domestic cats in Asia, the USA and Europe. Most cats infected with feline morbillivirus (FeMV) showed lower urinary tract or kidney disease. Although the association of FeMV infection and … -
Feline comorbidities: What do we really know about feline triaditis?
Practical relevance:Feline triaditis describes concurrent pancreatitis, cholangitis and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The reported prevalence is 17–39% in ill referral patients. While the aetiology is poorly understood, it is known to include … -
Complications associated with a flash glucose monitoring system in diabetic cats
ObjectivesGlucose monitoring is an integral part of diabetes management. Interstitial glucose monitoring systems are increasingly commonly being used for this purpose in dogs and cats, including the use of a flash glucose monitoring system (FGMS). The aim … -
Evaluation and comparison of serum procalcitonin and heparin-binding protein levels as biomarkers of bacterial infection in cats
ObjectivesAs bacterial infection can lead to sepsis and high mortality, early and easy diagnosis of sepsis can improve survival. In cats, the diagnosis of systemic bacterial infection is quite challenging, and, usually, non-specific markers for … -
Treatment of feline gastrointestinal intermediate- or large-cell lymphoma with lomustine chemotherapy and 8 Gy abdominal cavity radiation therapy
ObjectivesThe goal of this study was to document the outcomes and toxicity of a novel multimodality treatment protocol for feline gastrointestinal intermediate- or large-cell lymphoma (FGL) in which cats were treated at 21-day intervals.MethodsThis was a … -
Effects of continuous positive airway pressure administered by a helmet in cats under general anaesthesia
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to evaluate the respiratory effects of non-invasive continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) administered by a helmet in healthy cats under anaesthesia.MethodsFifteen healthy male cats scheduled for castration were … -
Risk indictors in cats with preclinical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: a prospective cohort study
ObjectivesThis study aimed to identify indicators of the risk of progression of preclinical hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM).MethodsThis was a prospective cohort study following a population of cats with preclinical HCM. Cats serially underwent physical … -
In vitro efficacy of ganciclovir against feline herpesvirus type 1 and assessment of ocular tolerability in healthy cats
ObjectivesFeline herpesvirus-1 (FHV-1) is a prevalent cause of ocular disease in cats and limited topical options for treatment currently exist. The first objective of this study was to confirm the efficacy of ganciclovir against FHV-1 in vitro. The …