Posts for Archives: Publication
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2019 AAFP Feline Zoonoses Guidelines
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Serum concentration of bisphenol A in elderly cats and its association with clinicopathological findings
ObjectivesBisphenol A (BPA) has been mentioned as a possible factor contributing to feline hyperthyroidism. Nevertheless, there are no previous studies reporting on the concentration of BPA in feline serum and its association with thyroid function. The … -
LOPH: a novel chemotherapeutic protocol for feline high-grade multicentric or mediastinal lymphoma, developed in an area endemic for feline leukemia virus
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to establish the safety and efficacy of a novel multidrug lomustine-based chemotherapeutic protocol for cats with high-grade multicentric or mediastinal lymphoma, in an area endemic for feline leukemia virus (FeLV)…. -
Longitudinal evaluation of cardiovascular function in six healthy cats aged 1–8 years
ObjectivesThe purpose of this study was to determine the impact of ageing on the cardiovascular system of healthy adult cats.MethodsSix experimental cats were used. Echocardiography and measurements of systolic blood pressure (SBP) were performed every … -
Unreliability of EDTA samples for measuring bioamine neurotransmitter levels in cats
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to assess the reliability of an EDTA-based method for measuring cat blood bioamines.MethodsTest 1 involved collecting blood samples from seven university laboratory cats. The samples were transferred to EDTA, heparin … -
Ultrasonographic evaluation of cholecystoduodenostomy sites in six cats
Case series summaryThis case series describes the postoperative ultrasonographic findings in six cats that underwent a cholecystoduodenostomy as treatment for extrahepatic biliary obstruction. The surgery site was identified in all six cats, most often … -
Thoracic vertebral canal stenosis in cats: clinical features, diagnostic imaging findings, treatment and outcome
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to describe the clinical features, diagnostic imaging findings, treatment and outcome in cats with thoracic vertebral canal stenosis (TVCS).MethodsMedical records and imaging studies of cats with TVCS were … -
Post-mortem CT vs necropsy in feline medicine
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to compare post-mortem CT findings with necropsy findings in domestic cats.MethodsPost-mortem CT and necropsies were performed in 20 cadavers of domestic cats. The sensitivity, specificity and agreement between the post-… -
Feline skull injuries: treatment goals and recommended approaches
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Evaluation of different cleaning methods for feline inhalation chambers after bacterial contamination
ObjectivesInhalation chambers are commonly used for the delivery of aerosol drugs to cats with respiratory disease. The aim of the study was to identify successful cleaning methods for inhalation devices after standardised bacterial contamination.Methods…