Posts for Archives: Publication
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Role of thyroid transcription factor-1 in the diagnosis of feline lung–digit syndrome
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to investigate the role of thyroid transcription factor-1 (TTF-1) in the diagnosis of feline lung–digit syndrome (FLDS) and to investigate the associations between the morphological features of FLDS and TTF-1 … -
Evaluation of two raw diets vs a commercial cooked diet on feline growth
ObjectivesThe objective of this study was to determine if two raw feline diets were nutritionally adequate for kittens.MethodsTwenty-four 9-week-old kittens underwent an Association of American Feed Control Officials’ (AAFCO) 10 week growth feeding trial … -
ABVP roundtable regarding management of diabetic cats
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Comparison of different anticoagulant associations on haemostasis and biochemical analyses in feline blood specimens
ObjectivesUniversal anticoagulant could be an alternative to the multiple blood sampling required for clinical pathology investigations in cats. An association of citrate, theophylline, adenosine and dipyridamole (CTAD) has been reported to be a good … -
ISFM Consensus Guidelines on the Diagnosis and Management of Feline Chronic Kidney Disease
Practical relevance:Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed diseases in older cats. In most cats, CKD is also a progressive disease and can be accompanied by a wide range of clinical and clinicopathological changes. These ISFM … -
Open-field study comparing an essential oil-based shampoo with miconazole/chlorhexidine for haircoat disinfection in cats with spontaneous microsporiasis
ObjectivesThe goal of the present study was to compare the antifungal efficacy of an essential oil (EO) shampoo proven to be effective against Microsporum canis with miconazole/chlorhexidine for topical haircoat disinfection in cats treated concurrently … -
Relationship between vitamin D status and leukocytes in hospitalised cats
ObjectivesVitamin D deficiency, as assessed by serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25[OH]D) concentrations, has been linked to markers of systemic inflammation in human and canine medicine. However, the relationship between vitamin D status and inflammation has … -
Risk and protective factors for cats with naturally occurring chronic kidney disease
ObjectivesChronic kidney disease (CKD) is a significant disease in cats. Identifying risk and protective factors may help to prevent this significant disease.MethodsAn age-matched case-control study was performed to determine the risk factors in cats with … -
Outbreak of thiamine deficiency in cats associated with the feeding of defective dry food
ObjectivesThe objective of this study was to determine disease progression, association between neurological signs and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings, and long-term outcome in feline thiamine deficiency associated with defective dry food…. -
Levetiracetam in the management of feline audiogenic reflex seizures: a randomised, controlled, open-label study
ObjectivesCurrently, there are no published randomised, controlled veterinary trials evaluating the efficacy of antiepileptic medication in the treatment of myoclonic seizures. Myoclonic seizures are a hallmark of feline audiogenic seizures (FARS).Methods…