Posts for Archives: Publication
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High viral loads despite absence of clinical and pathological findings in cats experimentally infected with feline coronavirus (FCoV) type I and in naturally FCoV-infected cats
Specified pathogen-free cats were naturally infected with FCoV or experimentally infected with FCoV type I. Seroconversion was determined and the course of infection was monitored by measuring the FCoV loads in faeces, whole blood, plasma and/or … -
Postobstructive diuresis in cats with naturally occurring lower urinary tract obstruction: incidence, severity and association with laboratory parameters on admission
ObjectivesThe objectives of this retrospective study were to investigate the actual incidence of postobstructive diuresis after relief of urethral obstruction in cats, as well as to identify changes in blood and urine parameters that might be associated … -
Non-surgical fertility control: current and future options for cat health and welfare
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Acquired Fanconi syndrome in four cats treated with chlorambucil
Case series summaryFanconi syndrome (FS) is well described in humans and dogs, but has not been reported in cats. This case series describes four cats with acquired FS. On the basis of clinical signs and intestinal biopsies, all cats were initially … -
Owner observations regarding cat scratching behavior: an internet-based survey
ObjectivesThis study was performed to examine aspects of the cat, environment and scratching post that might influence scratching behavior, in an effort to determine how inappropriate scratching behavior might be refocused on acceptable targets.MethodsAn … -
Cytauxzoonosis in cats
Overview:Cytauxzoon species are apicomplexan haemoparasites, which may cause severe disease in domestic cats, as well as lions and tigers. For many years, cytauxzoonosis in domestic cats was only reported in North and South America, but in recent years … -
Validation of the dorsal approach for the blockade of the femoral nerve using ultrasound and nerve electrolocation in cats
ObjectivesThis study was conducted to validate the dorsal approach for femoral nerve (FN) blockade in cats and to verify the efficacy of the sole use of peripheral nerve electrolocation (PNE) or ultrasound (US)-guided technique to achieve the block…. -
Streptococcal infections in cats
Overview:Streptococcus canis is most prevalent in cats, but recently S equi subsp zooepidemicus has been recognised as an emerging feline pathogen.S canis infection:S canis is considered part of the commensal mucosal microflora of the oral cavity, upper … -
Computed tomographic findings in cats with mycobacterial infection
ObjectivesThe objective of this study was to describe the CT imaging findings associated with confirmed mycobacterial infection in cats.MethodsCT images from 20 cats with confirmed mycobacterial disease were retrospectively reviewed. Five cats underwent … -
West Nile virus infection in cats
Overview:West Nile virus (WNV) is a zoonotic mosquito-borne virus with a broad host range that infects mainly birds and mosquitos, but also mammals (including humans), reptiles, amphibians and ticks. It is maintained in a bird–mosquito–bird transmission …