Posts for Archives: Publication
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MRI in 30 cats with traumatic brain injury
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to evaluate the MRI findings in cats following traumatic brain injury (TBI), and establish which features identified might correlate with prognosis.MethodsThe magnetic resonance images of 30 cats with clinical signs … -
Effects of oral trazodone on echocardiographic and hemodynamic variables in healthy cats
ObjectivesThe purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of oral trazodone on echocardiographic variables, heart rate (HR) and blood pressure (BP) in healthy cats.MethodsClient-owned domestic cats between 2 and 8 years of age were recruited. Cats … -
Feline upper respiratory tract infection and disease in Australia
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to conduct a comprehensive assessment of feline infectious upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) and disease (URTD) in Australian cats.MethodsLaboratory data demonstrating URTI from feline URTD multiplex PCR panel (… -
Use of maropitant for the control of pruritus in non-flea, non-food-induced feline hypersensitivity dermatitis: an open-label, uncontrolled pilot study
ObjectivesNon-flea, non-food-induced hypersensitivity dermatitis (NFNFIHD) is a common inflammatory and pruritic skin disease in cats. When avoidance and conventional systemic immunosuppressive treatments fail to control the clinical signs, there are … -
A specific immunoassay for detection of feline kidney injury molecule 1
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to design and carry out a preliminary evaluation of a urine point-of-care test for kidney injury molecule 1 (KIM-1) in healthy and diseased cats.MethodsPart of the feline KIM-1 gene was amplified, ligated into a plasmid … -
Clinical features of cats with aqueous tear deficiency: a retrospective case series of 10 patients (17 eyes)
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to describe the clinical findings, diagnostic test results and response to therapy of cats with Schirmer tear test 1 (STT-1) values below the reference interval.MethodsThe medical records of three institutions were … -
Diagnosis of non-effusive feline infectious peritonitis by reverse transcriptase quantitative PCR from mesenteric lymph node fine-needle aspirates
ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to evaluate a feline coronavirus (FCoV) reverse transcriptase quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) on fine-needle aspirates (FNAs) from mesenteric lymph nodes (MLNs) collected in sterile saline for the purpose of diagnosing non-… -
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Tools for managing feline problem behaviours: Environmental and behavioural modification
Practical relevance:Problem feline behaviour can be managed successfully by early diagnosis and intervention, good first-aid advice in veterinary practice and then, if necessary, a referral to a suitably qualified behaviourist for those cases that are … -
Tools for managing feline problem behaviours: Psychoactive medications
Practical relevance:When a cat is presented for evaluation of a problem behaviour, it is likely that the cat’s wellbeing is negatively affected by the condition. In addition, the owners and any other animals around the cat may also be experiencing …