Posts for Archives: Publication
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Eye examination in the cat
Practical relevance:The ability to perform a complete eye examination in the cat is critically important for patients with an ocular disorder or a systemic disease, as well as for the geriatric cat.Clinical challenges:Cats may need short breaks between … -
Clinical/research abstracts accepted for presentation at ISFM Congress 2016
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Systolic blood pressure, routine kidney variables and renal ultrasonographic findings in cats naturally infected with feline immunodeficiency virus
ObjectivesHypertension is a common cause of proteinuria in HIV-infected people. In cats, feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) infection appears to be associated with proteinuria. Therefore, the results from systolic blood pressure (SBP) measurements in … -
Evaluation of red blood cell distribution width as a prognostic indicator in cats with acquired heart disease, with and without congestive heart failure
ObjectivesCongestive heart failure secondary to cardiomyopathy is a common manifestation of cardiac disease in cats, carrying a variable prognosis. The objective of this retrospective study was to evaluate the relationship between red blood cell … -
Evaluating aging in cats
Practical relevance:Many of the changes that occur with aging are not considered pathologic and do not negatively affect overall wellness or quality of life. Ruling out disease is essential, however, when attempting to determine whether an aged cat can be … -
Hypercalcaemia in cats
Practical relevance:Calcium is essential for many normal physiological processes within the body. Aberrations in calcium homeostasis leading to hypercalcaemia can result in clinical signs such as polyuriav and polydipsia, lethargy and weakness due to … -
Aging in cats
Practical relevance:Aged pets comprise a significant proportion of the small animal veterinarian’s patient population; in the USA, for example, it was estimated that over 20% of pet cats were 11 years of age or older in 2011. Certain changes associated … -
Computed tomography, radiology and echocardiography in cats naturally infected with Aelurostrongylus abstrusus
ObjectivesThe aims of the study were to describe the radiographic and computed tomographic features in cats naturally infected with Aelurostrongylus abstrusus, and to identify signs of pulmonary hypertension with echocardiography.MethodsFourteen cats … -
Management and monitoring of hyperthyroid cats: a survey of Australian veterinarians
ObjectivesThis study sought to evaluate how Australian veterinarians approach management and monitoring of feline hyperthyroidism and compare these results with a similar survey recently performed in the UK.MethodsAn invitation to complete an online … -
Decontamination of carpet exposed to Microsporum canis hairs and spores
ObjectivesThe objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of vacuuming and three carpet cleaning methods for the removal of Microsporum canis spores and hairs from experimentally contaminated carpets.MethodsSterile Berber carpeting was …