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Feline renal allograft rupture
A 5-year-old domestic shorthair cat, that had undergone renal transplantation 3 months earlier, was evaluated after an acute episode of abdominal discomfort. Abdominal ultrasound revealed an enlarged renal allograft (5.5 cm; reference range, 3.2–4.2 cm) … -
A comparative study evaluating the esophageal transit time of eight healthy cats when pilled with the FlavoRx pill glide versus pill delivery treats
Retention of tablets or capsules in the feline esophagus can be associated with esophagitis and esophageal stricture formation. The objective of this study was to evaluate the esophageal passage of tablets and capsules when administered with either a one-… -
Differential CXCR4 expression and function in subpopulations of the feline lymphoma cell line 3201 susceptible to feline immunodeficiency virus
The infection of feline thymic lymphoma 3201 cells with a cell culture-adapted Petaluma strain of feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) led to the establishment of survivor cells designated as 3201-S after a productive infection associated with extensive … -
American Association of Feline Practitioners: Senior Care Guidelines
Background Cats are the most popular pet in the United States and much of Northern Europe. Although 78% of owners consider their cats to be family members, many cats, particularly seniors, do not receive appropriate preventive care.1–3 One of the main … -
Evaluation of adverse events in cats receiving long-term piroxicam therapy for various neoplasms
The role of cyclo-oxygenase 2 (COX-2) and prostaglandins (PG) in carcinogenesis has been documented in many species. Piroxicam has shown efficacy against several neoplasms and is frequently prescribed for chronic use. There are no studies investigating … -
Weight Loss in the Elderly Cat: Appetite is Fine, and Everything Looks Normal …
Practical relevance Improvements in general health care and nutrition have meant that more cats are living to an advanced age. Weight loss is one of the most common presenting signs in the older cat. Many causes of weight loss in older cats are at least … -
Hyperaldosteronism and Hyperprogesteronism in a Cat
Clinical findings and investigations A 14-year-old female neutered domestic shorthair cat was referred for investigation of progressive hair loss, muscle wasting and hind limb weakness. Diabetes mellitus had been diagnosed 8 months earlier and was well … -
Chronic inflammatory and non-inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract in cats: Diagnostic advantages of full-thickness intestinal and extraintestinal biopsies
An evaluation of histological findings in full-thickness biopsies from the gastrointestinal tract (GIT) and extraintestinal samples of 43 cats with chronic GIT disease signs was performed. In the majority of cases (46.5%) inflammatory bowel disease, ie, … -
Skin fragility syndrome in a cat with cholangiohepatitis and hepatic lipidosis
A case of acquired skin fragility syndrome associated with hepatic disease in a 9-year-old, spayed female, domestic shorthair cat is described. The cat was admitted to the veterinary hospital of the University of São Paulo (Brazil) with a 6-week history … -
Novel dietary strategies can improve the outcome of weight loss programmes in obese client-owned cats
A randomised, single-blinded, positively controlled, field trial for weight loss in obese client-owned cats was undertaken to look at novel diets and dietary strategies that could improve owner compliance and, therefore, success of feline weight loss …