Posts for Archives: Publication
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Assessment of feline abdominal adipose tissue using computed tomography
Obesity is a common nutritional disorder in cats and it increases the risk factors for various diseases. The aim of this study is to suggest a method for the evaluation of feline obesity using computed tomography. The attenuation range from −156 to −106 … -
Cognitive Dysfunction in Cats: A Syndrome we Used to Dismiss as ‘Old Age’
Practical relevance Cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) is a widely accepted diagnosis in dogs, with established treatment options. In cats, however, our understanding of cognitive dysfunction is still being shaped by ongoing research in the field, and … -
Abdominal irradiation as a rescue therapy for feline gastrointestinal lymphoma: A retrospective study of 11 cats (2001–2008)
In this retrospective study medical records of 11 cats with gastrointestinal lymphoma were evaluated to determine the efficacy of radiation therapy when used in a rescue therapy setting. All cats had relapsed or resistant lymphoma. Two fractions of … -
Pleural Effusion in the Cat: A Practical Approach to Determining Aetiology
Practical relevance Diverse disease processes result in sufficient fluid accumulation within the pleural space to cause respiratory compromise. Determining the underlying aetiology is key to appropriate management. This review outlines a practical … -
Alternative Sampling Site for Blood Glucose Testing in Cats: Giving the Ears a Rest
Background and study rationale Home monitoring is an important part of the long-term management of diabetic cats. Despite the extensive use of glucometers in this species, up until now only the pinna of the ear has been validated as a testing site. This … -
CD3+ and BLA.36+ cells do not occur in the epidermis and adnexal epithelia of normal skin from the dorsolateral trunk of cats
A small population of resident T-lymphocytes is present in the normal epidermis of humans, mice, and rats. However, resident epidermal lymphocytes have not been reported in the normal skin of the cat. Skin-biopsy specimens from the normal skin of the … -
Signs of left heart volume overload in severely anaemic cats
Anaemia induces haemodynamic compensatory mechanisms resulting in volume overload and increased left heart dimensions in humans and dogs. The aims of this retrospective study were to investigate the effects of anaemia on echocardiographic left heart … -
Manual of Clinical Procedures in Dogs, Cats, Rabbits and Rodents
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Atlas of Small Animal Ultrasonography
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Detection of bacterial and viral organisms from the conjunctiva of cats with conjunctivitis and upper respiratory tract disease
A variety of pathogens are involved in conjunctivitis in cats. In this study, the prevalence of feline herpesvirus (FHV), Chlamydophila felis, mycoplasmas, and aerobic bacteria on the conjunctival surface of cats with conjunctivitis and upper respiratory …