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Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery
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ISSN 1532-2750 · SAGE Publishing · 481 articles in the index
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Development of an ultrasound-guided pericapsular knee desensitization technique in cats: An anatomical cadaveric study
Objectives: The aim of the present study was to develop an ultrasound-guided pericapsular knee desensitization (PKD) technique targeting the medial (MAN), lateral (LAN), and posterior (PAN) articular branches of the saphenous, common fibular, and tibial nerves, respectively, and to evaluate its…
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Owner personality traits associated with non-conventional feeding practices in domestic cats
Objectives The objectives of the present study were to assess the association between owner personality traits and the owner-reported use of non-conventional diets in domestic cats (starch-free, meat-only, grain-free, raw or vegetarian), and to compare personality traits between owners reporting…
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Ala vestibuloplasty for treatment of feline brachycephalic syndrome: a description of the procedure and long-term outcomes in 27 cats
Objectives The aims of the study were to describe a technique for feline ala vestibuloplasty and report long-term postoperative outcomes in 27 brachycephalic (BC) cats. Methods The study was a retrospective, questionnaire-based study of owned, clinically affected BC cats (n = 27). Owners completed…
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Positional impact on ocular lens and thyroid radiation doses during feline cranial CT: A thermoluminescent dosimetry study of 70 cases
Objectives: The increasing use of CT in feline medicine necessitates the optimization of radiation protocols to adhere to the ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principle. This prospective study aimed to evaluate the impact of patient positioning (dorsoventral (DV) vs ventrodorsal (VD)) on…
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Prevalence of the exon 3 duplication variant, a putative biomarker associated with progression of kidney disease, in 1000 cats
Objectives A protein called apoptosis inhibitor of macrophages (AIM) helps clear waste from the kidney tubules. Some domestic cats harbor a duplication of exon 3 in the AIM gene, producing a four-domain AIM protein that includes an additional scavenger receptor cysteine-rich subunit. This variant…
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Retrospective study of axial pattern and subdermal plexus skin flaps in cats: clinical indications, surgical sites, complications and outcomes
Objectives The aim of the present study was to report the outcome and postoperative complications of wound reconstruction in cats using axial pattern flaps (APFs) and subdermal plexus flaps (SPFs), and to assess associations between location, indication, flap type, postoperative complications and…
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Serum vitamin D metabolites do not differ between cats with chronic kidney disease and healthy cats
Objective The aim of the present study was to characterize comprehensive vitamin D metabolite profiles in cats with chronic kidney disease (CKD) compared with healthy cats. Methods A total of 33 healthy cats and 66 cats with CKD (six International Renal Interest Society [IRIS] stage 1, 36 IRIS…
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Multiplex fluorescent immunocytochemistry is a complementary test for the diagnosis of feline infectious peritonitis: a diagnostic clinical trial
Objectives Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a common and treatable viral disease of cats for which there is no single, reliable ante-mortem diagnostic test. The goals of this study were to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy (sensitivity, specificity and positive and negative predictive values)…
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Oral lotilaner in 21 cats with naturally acquired harvest mite infestation
Case series summary This case series describes 21 client-owned cats with naturally acquired harvest mite infestation treated with a single oral dose of lotilaner. All cats were diagnosed at baseline by visual identification of characteristic orange larvae on the skin. A total of 12 cats underwent…
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Ultrasonographic features of feline renal neoplasia: a retrospective study on 187 cases
Objectives Ultrasonography plays a crucial role in diagnosing feline renal diseases, including neoplasia. The aims of this study were to describe ultrasonographic features of renal neoplasia in cats and to investigate potential differences between tumor types. Methods In this multicenter…
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Gastrointestinal microbiota and fecal fatty acids of cats with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency
Objectives The aim of the present study was to identify differences in fecal analytes (ie, microbiota, fatty acids [FAs]) in cats with exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) compared with healthy controls, and describe clinical signs at baseline and short-term follow-up. Methods A cross-sectional…
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Evaluation of analytical characteristics of the Vcheck C10 point-of-care chemistry analyser for feline sera
Objectives The aim of the present study was to characterise the analytical performance of the Vcheck C10 dry chemistry analyser and evaluate its comparability with a reference wet chemistry system (AU480) in feline serum samples. Methods Analytical precision was determined by within-run and…
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Acute pain in cats: knowledge, attitudes and practices among Argentine veterinarians – a survey-based study
Objectives The aim of the present study was to investigate Argentine veterinarians’ knowledge, attitudes and management of acute pain in cats. Methods A voluntary, anonymous, prospective, cross-sectional online survey was conducted among Argentine veterinarians between January and September 2024…
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Comparing the efficacy of transmucosal and subcutaneous glucagon administration in response to insulin-induced hypoglycemia in healthy cats
Objectives The aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of two different formulations of glucagon given by three different routes (subcutaneous [SC], rectal [RCT] and intranasal [IN]) for correcting insulin-induced hypoglycemia in cats and to describe any adverse effects and compare…
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Longitudinal evaluation of discordant symmetric dimethylarginine and creatinine as markers of glomerular filtration rate in radioiodine-treated hyperthyroid cats
Objectives The aim of the present study was to determine the frequency and clinical significance of discordant serum symmetric dimethylarginine (SDMA) and creatinine concentrations relative to glomerular filtration rate (GFR) in mature and senior hyperthyroid cats treated with radioactive iodine…
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Surgical repair of steroidal and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug-associated full-thickness gastrointestinal ulcers in 10 cats
Objectives This study aimed to describe the clinical presentation, surgical management, complications and outcomes of cats with gastrointestinal (GI) ulcer perforation associated with recent administration of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), corticosteroids or both. Methods A…
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Intraoperative opioid-sparing effect of a quadratus lumborum block using low-concentration bupivacaine and dexmedetomidine in cats undergoing ovariohysterectomy
Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the intraoperative opioid-sparing effect of quadratus lumborum block (QLB) using low-concentration bupivacaine combined with dexmedetomidine in cats undergoing ovariohysterectomy. Methods A total of 28 cats scheduled for ovariohysterectomy and classified as…
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Serial measurement of serum pancreatic lipase immunoreactivity and trypsin-like immunoreactivity concentrations in cats with chronic enteropathy
Objectives Serial measurement of serum feline pancreatic lipase immunoreactivity (fPLI) and trypsin-like immunoreactivity (fTLI) concentrations in cats with chronic enteropathy (CE) has not been previously reported. The aim of the current observational study was to serially evaluate serum fPLI and…
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Outcome of four cats with congenital intrahepatic portosystemic shunts treated by a modified percutaneous transvenous coil embolization technique
Case series summary Simultaneous portogram/cavogram and continuous portal pressure monitoring during coil deployment are standard practices during percutaneous transvenous coil embolization (PTCE) for the interventional treatment of congenital intrahepatic portosystemic shunts (IHPSSs). In cats…
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Ocular findings in cats with feline infectious peritonitis treated with GS-441524: a preliminary prospective study of 118 cases
Objectives This study aims to characterise the presence and nature of ocular findings in cats diagnosed with feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) and to evaluate the effects of antiviral treatment with GS-441524 on ocular manifestations. Methods Study participants were prospectively recruited over a…