Posts for Archives: Publication
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Treatment of feline asthma with ciclosporin in a cat with diabetes mellitus and congestive heart failure
A 5-year-old domestic shorthair cat that had been previously diagnosed with diabetes mellitus was presented for episodes of coughing and respiratory distress. Diagnostic testing revealed congestive heart failure secondary to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy … -
Feline Focus
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Stem cell therapy in cats with chronic enteropathy: a proof-of-concept study
ObjectivesThe current treatment of cats with chronic enteropathy frequently includes use of a prescription diet and daily medication administration, with the potential for side effects or problems with owner compliance, and may still result in treatment … -
Spontaneous gastrointestinal perforation in cats: a retrospective study of 13 cases
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to describe the clinical characteristics and the frequency of malignant vs non-malignant causes for spontaneous gastrointestinal perforation in cats.MethodsThe medical records of cats diagnosed as having … -
Tooth resorption in cats
Practical relevance:Tooth resorption is common in the domestic cat and the incidence has been reported to increase with increasing age. Cats with clinically missing teeth have also been found to be more likely to have tooth resorption. All types of teeth … -
Femoral head and neck excision in cats: medium- to long-term functional outcome in 18 cats
ObjectiveTo assess the medium- to long-term functional outcome of cats after femoral head and neck excision (FHNE) using an owner-completed questionnaire.MethodsCats that had FHNE and were free of other orthopaedic or medical conditions that could affect … -
Safety of ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration of the feline pancreas: a case-control study
The safety of fine-needle aspiration (FNA) of the feline pancreas has not been reported. The incidence of complications following ultrasound-guided pancreatic FNA in 73 cats (pancreatic aspirate [PA] cats) with clinical and ultrasonographic evidence of … -
Feline Focus
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Effect of acarbose on postprandial blood glucose concentrations in healthy cats fed low and high carbohydrate diets
ObjectivesFeeding a low carbohydrate diet is recommended for diabetic cats; however, some cats may require diets containing moderate-to-high carbohydrate and may benefit from the use of therapeutic agents to improve glycemic control. The aim of the study … -
AAFP-AAHA
Background and goals Cats have become the most popular pet in the United States, yet statistics about veterinary care for cats remain troubling.1 Although most owners consider their cats to be family members, cats are substantially underserved, compared …