Posts for Archives: Publication
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Skin fragility syndrome in a cat with multicentric follicular lymphoma
An 11-year-old, spayed female domestic shorthair cat was presented for a right flank wound. On clinical examination, a single non-painful skin tear lesion with irregular edges was detected. During the examination, star-shaped cigarette paper-like skin … -
Cats with Cancer
Practical relevance:Many cats develop cancer and may or may not present with an obvious mass lesion. As our feline patients are living longer and their owners are increasingly seeking veterinary care, the apparent incidence and prevalence of cancer is … -
Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma in the Cat
Practical relevance:Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is a tumour that commonly involves the skin or oral cavity and is, therefore, an important differential diagnosis for any cutaneous lesion(s), especially any non-healing scabbing lesions on the eyelids, … -
Scratching behaviour and its features: a questionnaire-based study in an Italian sample of domestic cats
Scratching behaviour in cats is described as a normal expression of the feline ethogram, having different possible purposes related to visual and chemical communication. During behavioural consultations owners often mention scratching as an additional … -
Doing our best for cats with cancer
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AAFP and ISFM Feline Environmental Needs Guidelines
Guidelines rationale:A cat’s level of comfort with its environment is intrinsically linked to its physical health, emotional wellbeing and behavior. Having a basic understanding of the cat’s species-specific environmental needs and how cats interact with … -
Playing Mum
Practical relevance:Orphaned kittens are common and veterinary team members should be prepared to assist owners in providing appropriate care. If a foster queen is not available, the physiologic needs normally provided by the queen, such as warmth, … -
Framework for a healthy feline environment
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Extracranial expansion of a feline meningioma
Meningioma is the most frequently observed primary brain tumour in cats. Usually, it is associated with an intracranial expansion with consequent brain compression, oedema and brain herniation. Typical features of feline intracranial meningiomas are … -
Vitamin D intoxication caused by ingestion of commercial cat food in three kittens
Two siblings, a 6-month-old sexually intact male weighing 2.5 kg (cat 1) and a sexually intact female (cat 2) British Shorthair cat weighing 2.3 kg, were examined because of a 3-week history of polyuria, lethargy and laboured breathing. One year …