Posts for Archives: Publication
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Lumbosacral transitional vertebrae in cats and its relationship to lumbosacral vertebral canal stenosis
ObjectivesAlthough a clear relationship has been demonstrated between the presence of lumbosacral transitional vertebrae and the development of lumbosacral stenosis in dogs, this relationship has not been evaluated in cats. The aim of this study was to … -
Owner-reported flea treatment measures and skin disease in cats
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to obtain information regarding the use of flea treatments and owner-reported flea infestation and skin disease.MethodsOwners of 1150 cats were recruited into a long-term longitudinal study (‘Bristol Cats’ study) and … -
Understanding feline emotions: … and their role in problem behaviours
Practical relevance:Despite its importance, emotional health is a subject that is sadly neglected in the context of companion animals. Understanding emotions is at the heart of veterinary behavioural medicine and is key to preventing, managing and … -
Behaviour … by popular request
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Age-based ultrasonographic criteria for diagnosis of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease in Persian cats
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to establish ultrasound criteria for the diagnosis of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) in Persian cats.MethodsEighty-two Persian cats were assessed using renal ultrasound and genotyped for the C→A … -
Feline urine metabolomic signature: characterization of low-molecular-weight substances in urine from domestic cats
ObjectivesThis aim of this study was to characterize the composition and content of the feline urine metabolome.MethodsEight healthy domestic cats were acclimated at least 10 days before starting the study. Urine samples (~2 ml) were collected by … -
Prevalence of external ear disorders in Belgian stray cats
ObjectivesFeline otitis externa is a multifactorial dermatological disorder about which very little is known. The objective of this study was to map the prevalence of external ear canal disorders and the pathogens causing otitis externa in stray cats … -
Retrospective study of more than 9000 feline cutaneous tumours in the UK: 2006–2013
ObjectivesThe aim of the study was to utilise a large database available from a UK-based, commercial veterinary diagnostic laboratory to ascertain the prevalence of different forms of cutaneous neoplasia within the feline population, and to detect any … -
Postoperative complications associated with external skeletal fixators in cats
Objectives:The objective of this study was to quantify complications associated with external skeletal fixators (ESFs) in cats and to identify potential risk factors.Methods:A retrospective review of medical records and radiographs following ESF placement … -
Diagnostic performances of manual and automated reticulocyte parameters in anaemic cats
ObjectivesThe objective of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic performances of manual and instrumental measurement of reticulocyte percentage (Ret%), reticulocyte number (Ret#) and reticulocyte production index (RPI) to differentiate regenerative …