Posts for Archives: Publication
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A case of combined bilothorax and bile peritonitis secondary to gunshot wounds in a cat
This report describes a case of bile peritonitis and bilothorax associated with diaphragmatic laceration secondary to gunshot wounds in a cat. Surgical treatment comprising cholecystectomy, placement of a chest tube for thoracic lavage and tube feeding … -
Laparoscopic splenectomy: operative technique and outcome in three cats
Clinical summary:The clinical findings, treatment and outcome for three cats that underwent laparoscopic splenectomy using bipolar vessel-sealing devices for resection of diffuse splenic disease are described. In each case, a three-portal laparoscopic … -
Proliferative and necrotising otitis externa in a cat without pinnal involvement: video-otoscopic features
Proliferative and necrotising otitis externa is a rare and recently described disease affecting the ear canals and concave pinnae of kittens. This article describes a case of proliferative and necrotising otits externa in a young adult cat. In this case, … -
Litter box preference in domestic cats: covered versus uncovered
Feline inappropriate elimination (periuria and/or perichezia) remains a very common behavioral complaint of cat owners. Treatment recommendations often include improving the attractiveness of the litter boxes available to the cat. One frequent … -
Three clinical cases of Anaplasma phagocytophilum infection in cats in Poland
The purpose of this study was to describe Anaplasma phagocytophilum infection of three cats in Poland showing signs of fever, swollen and painful joints, pale mucous membranes and epistaxis. Morulae consistent with A phagocytophilum were present within … -
Feline Focus
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Treatment and long-term follow-up of cats with suspected primary epilepsy
We report an evaluation of the treatment and outcome of cats with suspected primary epilepsy. Phenobarbital therapy was used alone or in combination with other anti-epileptic drugs. Outcome after treatment was evaluated mainly on the basis of number of … -
Intrathoracic pseudocyst in a kitten
A 2-month-old, intact, female domestic shorthair kitten presented with a history of acute-onset dyspnoea. Severe dyspnoea and tachypnoea were noted on physical examination. Serosanguinous fluid, consistent with a modified transudate, was aspirated from … -
Hyperthyroidism in Cats
Practical relevance:Since first being reported in the late 1970s, there has been a dramatic increase in the prevalence of hyperthyroidism in cats. It is now recognized worldwide as the most common feline endocrine disorder.Patient group:Hyperthyroidism is … -
Xenotransfusion with canine blood in the feline species: review of the literature
Xenotransfusion (the transfusion of blood from another species) of canine blood to cats has been historically performed commonly and is still performed nowadays in some countries. Considering the current lack of commercial availability of haemoglobin-…