Posts for Archives: Publication
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Prevalence of Coxiella burnetii DNA in vaginal and uterine samples from healthy cats of north-central Colorado
Q fever is a worldwide zoonotic disease caused by Coxiella burnetii. Although traditionally associated with livestock exposure, human infection has also been documented from contact with parturient cats. The goal of this study was to determine the … -
Rostral cerebellar arterial infarct in two cats
A 10-year-old female neutered domestic shorthair (DSH) cat and a 6-year-old female neutered Siamese cat were presented following a peracute onset of decerebellate rigidity and a cerebellar vestibular syndrome, respectively. In both cats, physical … -
Erosive polyarthritis associated with Mycoplasma gateae in a cat
Erosive polyarthritis was diagnosed in an 11-month-old neutered male Egyptian Mau-cross cat with concurrent glucocorticoid-responsive dermatitis. Clinical signs, synovial fluid analysis, serological tests and radiographic appearance could not … -
Pansteatitis and severe hypocalcaemia in a cat
A 13-year-old Siamese cat was presented for investigation of lethargy and progressive abdominal enlargement. Serum chemistry revealed severe reduction of total and ionised serum calcium. The omentum appeared hyperechoic with scattered hypoechoic foci on … -
Distribution of arginase in tissues of cat (Felis catus)
Arginase (EC 3.5.3.1), the final enzyme in the urea cycle, catalyses the hydrolysis of L-arginine to L-ornithine and urea. High activity of this enzyme in the liver indicates its primary role in ammonia detoxification. However, its wide tissue … -
Urinary tract infections in cats with hyperthyroidism, diabetes mellitus and chronic kidney disease
The prevalence of urinary tract infections (UTIs) in cats with hyperthyroidism (n=90), diabetes mellitus (DM) (n=57) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) (n=77) was evaluated retrospectively. It was found to be 12% in cats with hyperthyroidism and DM, … -
The welfare of cats Irene Rochlitz (ed), Heidelberg, Germany: Springer, 2005 ISBN 1-4020-3226-9. 283 pages, hardback, £80.00.
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Invited commentry on ‘The aging feline kidney: A model mortality antagonist?’
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A big impact, and a big ‘thank you’ …
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Use of recombinant feline interferon and glucocorticoid in the treatment of feline infectious peritonitis
A total of 12 clinically ill cats previously diagnosed as feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) were treated with a combination of recombinant feline interferon and glucocorticoid. A complete remission (over 2 years) and a partial remission (2 to 5 months) …