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ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to describe the clinical characteristics and the frequency of malignant vs non-malignant causes for spontaneous gastrointestinal perforation in cats.MethodsThe medical records of cats diagnosed as having …

Practical relevance:Tooth resorption is common in the domestic cat and the incidence has been reported to increase with increasing age. Cats with clinically missing teeth have also been found to be more likely to have tooth resorption. All types of teeth …

ObjectiveTo assess the medium- to long-term functional outcome of cats after femoral head and neck excision (FHNE) using an owner-completed questionnaire.MethodsCats that had FHNE and were free of other orthopaedic or medical conditions that could affect …

The safety of fine-needle aspiration (FNA) of the feline pancreas has not been reported. The incidence of complications following ultrasound-guided pancreatic FNA in 73 cats (pancreatic aspirate [PA] cats) with clinical and ultrasonographic evidence of …

ObjectivesFeeding a low carbohydrate diet is recommended for diabetic cats; however, some cats may require diets containing moderate-to-high carbohydrate and may benefit from the use of therapeutic agents to improve glycemic control. The aim of the study …

Background and goals Cats have become the most popular pet in the United States, yet statistics about veterinary care for cats remain troubling.1 Although most owners consider their cats to be family members, cats are substantially underserved, compared …

The current report describes the diagnosis of a nasopharyngeal granuloma due to a fungal infection by Trichosporon loubieri. This is the first report of successful treatment of nasal granuloma formation caused by Trichosporon species infection in a cat.