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1. 2022 ISFM Consensus Guidelines on the Management of Acute Pain in Cats

Author:
Paulo V Steagall; Sheilah Robertson; Bradley Simon; Leon N Warne; Yael Shilo-Benjamini; Samantha Taylor
Source:
Journal of feline medicine and surgery 2022 v.24 no.1 pp. 4-30
ISSN:
1532-2750
Subject:
analgesia; analgesics; anesthesia; cats; medicine; metabolism; ownership; pain; pain assessment; patients; physical health; surgery
Abstract:
... Increases in cat ownership worldwide mean more cats are requiring veterinary care. Illness, trauma and surgery can result in acute pain, and effective management of pain is required for optimal feline welfare (ie, physical health and mental wellbeing). Validated pain assessment tools are available and pain management plans for the individual patient should incorporate pharmacological and non-pharm ...
DOI:
10.1177/1098612X211066268

2. A Sporothrix spp. enolase derived multi-epitope vaccine confers protective response in BALB/c mice challenged with Sporothrix brasiliensis

Author:
Deivys Leandro Portuondo; Alexander Batista-Duharte; Constanza Cardenas; Carlos S. de Oliveira; Júlio César Borges; Damiana Téllez-Martínez; Paula Andrea Santana; Adriana Gauna; Luis Mercado; Bruna Mateus de Castilho; Paulo Costa; Fanny Guzmán; Iracilda Zeppone Carlos
Source:
Microbial pathogenesis 2022 v.166 pp. 105539
ISSN:
0882-4010
Subject:
B-lymphocytes; Sporothrix; autoimmunity; blood serum; cats; computer simulation; cytokines; epitopes; immunoglobulin G; pathogenesis; phosphopyruvate hydratase; sequence analysis; sporotrichosis; synthesis; vaccination; vaccine adjuvants; vaccine development; vaccines; Brazil
Abstract:
... Sporotrichosis is a cosmopolitan mycosis caused by pathogenic species of Sporothrix genus, that in Brazil is often acquired by zoonotic transmission involved infected cats with S. brasiliensis. Previous studies showed that the Sporothrix spp. recombinant enolase (rSsEno), a multifunctional protein with immunogenic properties, could be a promising target for vaccination against sporotrichosis in ca ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.micpath.2022.105539

3. A case report of fatal feline babesiosis caused by Babesia canis in north western Spain

Author:
Susana Remesar; Jose Luis Arnal; Andrea Gómez; Alberto Prieto; David García-Dios; Alfredo Benito; Rosario Panadero; Patrocinio Morrondo; Pablo Díaz
Source:
BMC veterinary research 2022 v.18 no.1 pp. 177
ISSN:
1746-6148
Subject:
Anaplasma; Babesia canis; Bartonella; Borrelia burgdorferi; Cytauxzoon; Ehrlichia; Hepatozoon canis; Rickettsia; Theileria; anemia; anorexia; babesiosis; case studies; cats; dogs; females; fever; genes; heart; hematologic tests; jaundice; nucleotide sequences; sequence analysis; thrombocytopenia; veterinary medicine; Spain
Abstract:
... BACKGROUND: In Europe, Babesia infections in cats are sporadic and only partial knowledge is currently available since the number of described cases including both the clinical presentation and the molecular identification of the Babesia species involved is limited. In the present case report, the clinical signs, the epidemiological data and the molecular results suggest that this is the first rep ...
DOI:
10.1186/s12917-022-03287-4

4. A comparison between dehydrated and cryopreserved heterologous corneal grafts for penetrating keratoplasty in dogs and cats

Author:
Mariia A. Voitekha; Aleksei G. Shilkin
Source:
Veterinary ophthalmology 2022 v.25 no.1 pp. 12-22
ISSN:
1463-5216
Subject:
cats; cornea; cryopreservation; dogs; graft rejection; ophthalmology; vision
Abstract:
... OBJECTIVE: To compare the efficacy of dehydrated and cryopreserved heterologous corneal grafts in the management of full‐thickness corneal defects in cats and dogs. ANIMALS STUDIED: Sixty‐five cats (81 eyes) and 42 dogs (51 eyes) with full‐thickness corneal defects of different origin. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This prospective randomized trial included 132 animal eyes (81 feline and 51 canine) with ...
DOI:
10.1111/vop.12911

5. A comparison of in vitro culture systems for cat embryos

Author:
Joanna Kochan; Agnieszka Nowak; Barbara Kij; Karolina Fryc; Sylwia Prochowska; Wojciech Niżański
Source:
Theriogenology 2022 v.179 pp. 149-154
ISSN:
0093-691X
Subject:
blastocyst; cats; coculture; oils; oocytes; sheep
Abstract:
... The aim of this study was to compare several culture systems for cat embryos. Domestic cat oocytes were matured in vitro (IVM), fertilized (IVF), and cultured individually or in groups in drops under oil (20 μL or 50 μL) and in 16 microwell dishes (Primo Vision®). Moreover, the effects of co-culture with a) uncleaved oocytes, b) homospecific and c) heterospecific co-culture with cat and sheep comp ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.theriogenology.2021.10.026

6. A new diet supplement formulation containing cranberry extract for the treatment of feline idiopathic cystitis

Author:
Elena Colombino; Paola Cavana; Elisa Martello; Valentina Devalle; Barbara Miniscalco; Nicoletta Ravera; Renato Zanatta; Maria Teresa Capucchio; Elena Biasibetti
Source:
Natural product research 2022 v.36 no.11 pp. 2884-2887
ISSN:
1478-6427
Subject:
bladder; cats; clinical examination; cranberries; cystitis; diet; research; ultrasonography; urinalysis
Abstract:
... This study aimed to investigate whether cranberry extract could reduce lower urinary tract (LUT) and gastro-intestinal (GI) signs in feline idiopathic cystitis (FIC). Twenty-one client-owned cats were randomly allocated to two groups: a treated group (T, n = 10) receiving daily an oral nutritional supplement containing cranberry extract and a control group (C, n = 11). Owners were trained to recog ...
DOI:
10.1080/14786419.2021.1925273

7. A saliva urea test strip for use in feline and canine patients: a pilot study

Author:
Matthew R. Nickel; Hillary M. Sweet; Albert Lee; Kaylee Bohaychuk-Preuss; Connie Varnhagen; Merle Olson
Source:
Journal of veterinary diagnostic investigation 2022 v.34 no.3 pp. 496-503
ISSN:
1943-4936
Subject:
blood serum; cats; dogs; saliva; urea; uremia
Abstract:
... We evaluated a saliva urea test strip (Kidney-Chek; SN Biomedical), as a rapid, noninvasive method to screen for azotemia. The test is a semiquantitative method that assesses 7 levels of saliva urea concentration, and indirectly serum urea, from <3 to >17 mmol/L. Ninety-two dogs (14 azotemic) with serum urea of 1.3–37 mmol/L and 56 cats (16 azotemic) with serum urea of 4.1–89.3 mmol/L were enrolle ...
DOI:
10.1177/10406387221086917

8. A systematic review into the suitability of urban refugia for the Eurasian red squirrel Sciurus vulgaris

Author:
Kathryn Fingland; Samantha J. Ward; Adam J. Bates; Samantha Bremner‐Harrison
Source:
Mammal review 2022 v.52 no.1 pp. 26-38
ISSN:
0305-1838
Subject:
Sciurus carolinensis; Sciurus vulgaris; Squirrelpox virus; autumn; cats; gene flow; green infrastructure; human population; mortality; predation; refuge habitats; squirrels; systematic review; traffic; urbanization; wildlife; wildlife habitats
Abstract:
... Urban growth and intensification are projected to increase as the global human population increases. Historically, urban areas have been disregarded as suitable wildlife habitat, but it is now known that these areas can be biodiverse and that wildlife species can adapt to the environmental conditions. One such urban‐dwelling species is the Eurasian red squirrel Sciurus vulgaris, which has suffered ...
DOI:
10.1111/mam.12264

9. ALVAC‐fIL2, a feline interleukin‐2 immunomodulator, as a treatment for sarcoids in horses: A pilot study

Author:
Corey Saba; Randall Eggleston; Andrew Parks; John Peroni; Eric Sjoberg; Shelbe Rice; Jesse Tyma; Jarred Williams; Deborah Grosenbaugh; A. Timothy Leard
Source:
Journal of veterinary internal medicine 2022 v.36 no.3 pp. 1179-1184
ISSN:
0891-6640
Subject:
cats; horses; immunomodulators; inflammation; interleukin-2; neoplasm progression; sarcoid; veterinary medicine
Abstract:
... BACKGROUND: Sarcoid tumors are common in horses and may negatively impact the performance and value of the horse. No known treatment is reliably successful. HYPOTHESES/OBJECTIVES: To determine tolerability, overall response rate, time to response, and progression‐free survival of horses with biopsy‐confirmed or suspected sarcoids treated with ALVAC‐fIL2. ANIMALS: Client‐owned horses with measurabl ...
DOI:
10.1111/jvim.16425

10. Accelerometry and infrared thermography show potential for assessing ovarian activity in domestic cats (Felis catus)

Author:
Christopher J. Andrews; Murray A. Potter; Jimena Yapura; David G. Thomas
Source:
Theriogenology 2022 v.179 pp. 237-244
ISSN:
0093-691X
Subject:
Felidae; accelerometry; blood serum; body temperature; cats; estradiol; females; ovulation; progesterone; spaying; thermography
Abstract:
... Accurate and reliable monitoring of ovarian activity is challenging in many felids as current methods are either invasive or not amenable to real-time assessments. This 45-day study assessed whether accelerometry and infrared (IR) thermography can be used to address these limitations. Intact female domestic cats (n = 12) were given 0.088 mg kg⁻¹ day⁻¹ altrenogest (progestin) orally for 37 days to ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.theriogenology.2021.12.005

11. Airway Remodeling in Feline Lungs

Author:
Giulia D'Annunzio; Francesca Gobbo; Giancarlo Avallone; Barbara Bacci; Silvia Sabattini; Giuseppe Sarli
Source:
Topics in companion animal medicine 2022 v.46 pp. 100587
ISSN:
1938-9736
Subject:
animal models; asthma; cats; desmin; fibrosis; histology; humans; hyperplasia; lungs; medicine; pathogenesis; pets; smooth muscle; vimentin
Abstract:
... Airway remodeling encompass structural changes that occur as the result of chronic injury and lead to persistently altered airway structure and function. Although this process is known in several human respiratory conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), airway remodeling is poorly characterized in the feline counterpart. In this study, we describe the spontaneou ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.tcam.2021.100587

12. Ambient particulate matter (PM10)-induced injury in feline lung cells and nutritional intervention

Author:
Huasong Bai; Ying Wang; Peng Wu; Zhanzhong Wang
Source:
Heliyon 2022 v.8 no.5 pp. e09550
ISSN:
2405-8440
Subject:
catalase; cats; cytotoxicity; dietary supplements; docosahexaenoic acid; eicosapentaenoic acid; glutathione peroxidase; lactate dehydrogenase; lungs; lycopene; malondialdehyde; mitochondria; nutritional intervention; oxidative stress; particulates; protective effect; reactive oxygen species; superoxide dismutase; vitamin E; water solubility
Abstract:
... Ambient particulate matter (APM) is extremely harmful to life's health. In this study, we investigated cellular injury in cat (Felix catus) lung cells (FCA-L2) exposed to organic and water-soluble extracts from APM. As well, the protective effect of vitamin E (VE), lycopene and a mixture of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) (molar concentration ratio of 2:1) against this d ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e09550

13. An unusual case of eosinophilic uveitis in a cat

Author:
Georgina M. Newbold; Chris Premanandan
Source:
Veterinary ophthalmology 2022 v.25 no.1 pp. 73-77
ISSN:
1463-5216
Subject:
acetates; adrenal cortex hormones; blood; cats; cyclosporine; dermatitis; diclofenac; eosinophilia; eyes; females; glaucoma; granuloma; histopathology; infectious diseases; inflammation; ophthalmology; prednisolone; remission
Abstract:
... An 8‐year‐old female spayed domestic short‐haired cat was examined for recurrent unilateral anterior uveitis of 5 month's duration. No underlying cause was found on infectious disease screening. The cat also had a 4‐year history of allergic or immune‐mediated skin disease that was controlled with corticosteroid injections followed by long‐term oral cyclosporine therapy. Medical management with fre ...
DOI:
10.1111/vop.12958

14. Analysis of feline humeral fracture morphology and a comparison of fracture repair stabilisation methods: 101 cases (2009–2020)

Author:
Nick Gall; Kevin Parsons; Heidi Radke; Eithne Comerford; Ben Mielke; James Grierson; John Ryan; Elena Addison; Vasileia Logethelou; Agnieszka Blaszyk; Sorrel J Langley-Hobbs
Source:
Journal of feline medicine and surgery 2022 v.24 no.6 pp. e19
ISSN:
1532-2750
Subject:
body weight; cats; etiology; fracture fixation; humeral fractures; medicine; radiography; traffic
Abstract:
... The aims of this study were to describe the type, presentation and prognostic factors of feline humeral fractures over a 10-year period and to compare three stabilisation systems for feline humeral diaphyseal fractures. In total, 101 cats with humeral fractures presenting to seven UK referral centres between 2009 and 2020 were reviewed. Data collected included signalment, weight at the time of sur ...
DOI:
10.1177/1098612X221080600

15. Analysis of morphological disorders and ploidy in domestic cat blastocysts

Author:
B. Kij-Mitka; J. Kochan; M. Bugno-Poniewierska; H. Cernohorska; S. Kubickova; W. Kowal; S. Prochowska; W. Niżański
Source:
Theriogenology 2022 v.186 pp. 114-121
ISSN:
0093-691X
Subject:
blastocyst; cats; diploidy; fluorescence; haploidy; hybridization; karyotyping; pregnancy rate
Abstract:
... This study describes, for the first time, the relationship between morphology and ploidy in domestic cat embryos. Blastocyst morphology and quality were assessed using time-lapse recordings, while ploidy was analyzed using fluorescence in situ hybridization. Out of 54 blastocysts, clear fluorescence signals for all the molecular probes used were observed in 24 (44.4%) blastocysts, while in another ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.theriogenology.2022.03.030

16. Anaplasma phagocytophilum in domestic cats from Germany, Austria and Switzerland and clinical/laboratory findings in 18 PCR-positive cats (2008–2020)

Author:
Ingo Schäfer; Barbara Kohn; Elisabeth Müller
Source:
Journal of feline medicine and surgery 2022 v.24 no.4 pp. 290-297
ISSN:
1532-2750
Subject:
Anaplasma phagocytophilum; Ixodes ricinus; anaplasmosis; antibodies; cats; disease prevention; fever; fluorescent antibody technique; medicine; pathogens; surgery; telephones; thrombocytopenia; tick infestations; wildlife; Austria; Central European region; Germany; Switzerland
Abstract:
... Anaplasma phagocytophilum is considered the most significant rickettsial pathogen affecting cats. The organism is transmitted by ticks of the species Ixodes ricinus in Central Europe and can cause granulocytic anaplasmosis in pets, wildlife and humans. The aims of this study were to assess the frequency of positive test results for A phagocytophilum in cats in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, as ...
DOI:
10.1177/1098612X211017459

17. Appetite Stimulant and Anti-Emetic Effect of Mirtazapine Transdermal Ointment in Cats Affected by Lymphoma Following Chemotherapy Administration: A Multi-Centre Retrospective Study

Author:
Livia Ferro; Stefano Ciccarelli; Giacomo Stanzani; Lisa Nappi; Francesca Angelini; Chiara Leo
Source:
Animals 2022 v.12 no.2 pp. -
ISSN:
2076-2615
Subject:
antiemetics; appetite; body condition; body weight; cats; drug therapy; food intake; gastrointestinal system; lymphoma; muscles; nausea; ointments; quality of life; retrospective studies; toxicity; weight loss
Abstract:
... In humans, mirtazapine can prevent chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) and improve cancer patients’ quality of life (QoL). This drug is being increasingly used as an appetite stimulant in cats. The hypothesis of this retrospective study was that mirtazapine could reduce the incidence of CINV and weight loss in feline patients affected by lymphoma. The objectives were to report the use ...
DOI:
10.3390/ani12020155

18. Approaching phantom complex after limb amputation in cats

Author:
Marika Menchetti; Giorgia Della Rocca; Ilaria Tartari; Gualtiero Gandini; Alessandra Di Salvo; Marco Rosati
Source:
Journal of veterinary behavior 2022 v.50 pp. 23-29
ISSN:
1558-7878
Subject:
amputation; behavior; cats; descriptive statistics; frequency distribution; pain; quality of life; questionnaires
Abstract:
... The aims of this study were to describe the presence, clinical manifestations, risk factors, quality of life and measurement of mechanical nociceptive threshold of phantom limb complex in a feline population that underwent amputation of a limb. A questionnaire was developed containing 3 sections with a total of 71 closed-end questions. Clinical cases were retrospectively reviewed. The evaluation o ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jveb.2022.01.002

19. Are multi-cat homes more stressful? A critical review of the evidence associated with cat group size and wellbeing

Author:
Lauren R Finka; Rachel Foreman-Worsley
Source:
Journal of feline medicine and surgery 2022 v.24 no.2 pp. 65-76
ISSN:
1532-2750
Subject:
cats; group size; medicine; surgery
Abstract:
... The primary objective of this review was to conduct a systematic critical appraisal of published literature, in order to assess the evidence regarding the impact of cat group size on cat wellbeing in the domestic home. The secondary objectives were to: (i) identify additional social and environmental mediators of cat wellbeing in these contexts; and (ii) identify general limitations within the cur ...
DOI:
10.1177/1098612X211013741

20. Assessment of Dilute Epinephrine and Mechanical Pressure for Prevention of Feline Postoperative Scrotal Hematoma: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Author:
Rachael E Kreisler; Karissa N Harder; Michelle L Douglas; Jeffrey W Norris
Source:
Topics in companion animal medicine 2022 v.46 pp. 100609
ISSN:
1938-9736
Subject:
castration; cats; epinephrine; hematoma; males; medicine; pets; randomized clinical trials; regression analysis; risk reduction; scrotum; veterinarians
Abstract:
... To determine whether two immediately postoperative preventive procedures, dilute epinephrine (1:400,000) as a scrotal wash or application of controlled mechanical pressure to the scrotum, reduce the risk or severity of scrotal hematoma following routine castration. Male cats with two descended testicles presenting to Midwestern University's Trap Neuter Return program were eligible for inclusion. C ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.tcam.2021.100609

21. Assessment of thawed sperm quality from feline species: Ocelot (Leopardus pardalis) and oncilla (Leopardus gutullus)

Author:
Jussara Maria Tebet; Fabiana Ferreira de Souza; Maria Isabel Mello Martins; Viviane Helena Chirinéa; Jaqueline Candido de Carvalho; Frederico Ozanam Papa; Maria Denise Lopes
Source:
Theriogenology 2022 v.177 pp. 56-62
ISSN:
0093-691X
Subject:
Leopardus pardalis; acrosome; cats; color; cryopreservation; light microscopy; nitrogen; pH; penis; semen; sperm motility; sperm quality; testes; urine; vapors; viability; vigor
Abstract:
... This study aimed to evaluate the cryopreservation effects on the semen of oncilla (Leopardus guttulus, n = 5, 15 ejaculates) and ocelot (Leopardus pardalis, n = 5, 17 ejaculates) and compare two extenders (commercial and non-commercial extender). An andrological exam was conducted (testicle measurements and penis evaluation), including semen collection by electroejaculation. After collection, the ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.theriogenology.2021.10.004

22. Association between feline immunodeficiency virus and Leishmania infantum infections in cats: a retrospective matched case-control study

Author:
Vito Priolo; Marisa Masucci; Giulia Donato; Laia Solano-Gallego; Pamela Martínez-Orellana; Maria Flaminia Persichetti; Ana Raya-Bermúdez; Fabrizio Vitale; Maria Grazia Pennisi
Source:
Parasites & vectors 2022 v.15 no.1 pp. 107
ISSN:
1756-3305
Subject:
DNA; Feline immunodeficiency virus; Leishmania infantum; Phlebotominae; antibodies; blood; body condition; case-control studies; cats; clinical examination; dogs; leishmaniasis; lifestyle; males; mixed infection; models; provenance; quantitative polymerase chain reaction; regression analysis; risk; seroprevalence
Abstract:
... BACKGROUND: Feline leishmaniosis caused by Leishmania infantum is often associated with feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) infection; however, the role and clinical significance of this coinfection remain unknown. This study aimed to assess whether FIV is associated with L. infantum infection in cats from canine leishmaniosis endemic areas and to report the clinical signs and hematological altera ...
DOI:
10.1186/s13071-022-05230-w

23. Auricular Non-Epithelial Tumors with Solar Elastosis in Cats: A Possible UV-Induced Pathogenesis

Author:
Francesca Millanta; Francesca Parisi; Alessandro Poli; Virginia Sorelli; Francesca Abramo
Source:
Veterinary sciences 2022 v.9 no.2 pp. -
ISSN:
2306-7381
Subject:
cats; etiology; fibrosarcoma; hemangiosarcoma; histology; histopathology; hyperkeratosis; melanoma; pathogenesis; solar radiation; squamous cell carcinoma
Abstract:
... The photoinduced etiopathology of actinic keratosis and squamous cell carcinoma in feline species is well known. This etiology has also been reported for non-epithelial cutaneous tumors in other species. To date, no cases of auricular non-epithelial cutaneous neoplasms erased in a contest of actinic keratosis in cats have been reported. The aim of this study was to describe feline auricular non-ep ...
DOI:
10.3390/vetsci9020034

24. Avian botulism is a primary, year-round threat to adult survival in the endangered Hawaiian Duck on Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i, USA

Author:
Christopher P. Malachowski; Bruce D. Dugger; Kimberly J. Uyehara; Michelle H. Reynolds
Source:
Condor 2022 v.124 no.2 pp. 1-15
ISSN:
2732-4621
Subject:
Anas laysanensis; Anas wyvilliana; adults; botulism; cats; data collection; ducks; females; monitoring; mortality; population dynamics; poultry carcasses; predation; radio telemetry; rain; risk
Abstract:
... Adult survival is the most important demographic parameter influencing population dynamics for many bird taxa. Thus, understanding how survival probabilities and causes of mortality vary throughout the annual cycle is critical for developing informed and effective management strategies. In this study, we used radio-telemetry data to evaluate the effects of biotic (e.g., sex, peak [September–April] ...
DOI:
10.1093/ornithapp/duac007

25. Biodiversity conservation in urban gardens – Pets and garden design influence activity of a vulnerable digging mammal

Author:
Amanda R. Kristancic; Janine Kuehs; Bonnie Beal Richardson; Catherine Baudains; Giles E. StJ. Hardy; Patricia A Fleming
Source:
Landscape and urban planning 2022 v.225 pp. 104464
ISSN:
0169-2046
Subject:
Isoodon; biodiversity conservation; cameras; cats; dietary supplements; dogs; ecosystems; environmental health; food availability; habitats; landscapes; mulches; permeability; predation; risk; shrublands; surveys; urbanization; vegetation cover; wildlife; wood; Western Australia
Abstract:
... Residential gardens can provide essential opportunities for native wildlife and represent a valuable way of creating new habitats. Bandicoots (marsupial family Peramelidae) are medium-sized digging mammals that play a valuable role in maintaining ecosystem health; retaining these important ecosystem engineers across urban landscapes, including in private gardens, can have enormous conservation ben ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.landurbplan.2022.104464

26. Bringing back the endangered bridled nail-tailed wallaby at Taunton National Park (Scientific) through effective predator control

Author:
John Augusteyn; Michael A. McCarthy; Alan Robley; Anthony Pople; Barry Nolan; Graham Hemson; Rhonda Melzer; Samuel Richards; Andrew Dinwoodie
Source:
Wildlife research 2022 v.49 no.4 pp. 382-398
ISSN:
1035-3712
Subject:
Onychogalea; Vulpes vulpes; cats; dogs; indigenous species; meteorology; national parks; population size; predator control; rain; research; sand; stomach; wildlife
Abstract:
... Context Feral cats (Felis catus), wild dogs/dingoes (Canis familiaris) and foxes (Vulpes vulpes) are predators of the endangered bridled nail-tailed wallaby (BNTW; Onychogalea frenata). Predator-proof fencing is advocated as a solution to ensure their conservation in the wild. Aims The aims of this study were to determine whether predator control translated into a reduction in their activity, find ...
DOI:
10.1071/WR21067

27. CT findings and the prognostic value of the Koret CT score in cats with traumatic brain injury

Author:
Ohad Mann; Dana Peery; Ronnie Bader Segev; Sigal Klainbart; Efrat Kelmer; Ariel Sobarzo; Vered Shub; Kira Rapoport; Merav H Shamir; Orit Chai
Source:
Journal of feline medicine and surgery 2022 v.24 no.2 pp. 91-97
ISSN:
1532-2750
Subject:
asymmetry; brain damage; cats; coma; diagnostic techniques; head; hemorrhage; medicine; prediction; surgery
Abstract:
... The aims of this study were to evaluate associations between abnormal head CT findings and outcome, and to examine the prognostic value of the Koret CT score (KCTS) in cats sustaining acute traumatic brain injury (TBI). The medical records of cats hospitalised with TBI that underwent head CT scans within 72 h of admission were retrospectively reviewed. CT scans were evaluated independently by a ra ...
DOI:
10.1177/1098612X211005306

28. Can a facial action coding system (CatFACS) be used to determine the welfare state of cats with cerebellar hypoplasia?

Author:
Helen Llewelyn; Jenna Kiddie
Source:
Veterinary record 2022 v.190 no.8 pp. e1079
ISSN:
0042-4900
Subject:
cats; cerebellum; motors; welfare assessment
Abstract:
... BACKGROUND: The impaired motor skills of cats living with cerebellar hypoplasia (CH) suggests they would be unable to practice normal behaviour, one of the five welfare needs. This study aimed to explore the use of facial action coding system (CatFACS) as a welfare assessment tool for cats with CH. METHODS: Facial expressions (action units [AUs]) were defined as neutral/positive or negative by rec ...
DOI:
10.1002/vetr.1079

29. Canine and Feline Testicular Preservation

Author:
Lúcia Daniel Machado da Silva
Source:
Animals 2022 v.12 no.1 pp. -
ISSN:
2076-2615
Subject:
Canidae; Felidae; biotechnology; cats; cryopreservation; dogs; extinction; germplasm; puberty; reproductive performance; risk; spermatogonia; spermatozoa; testes; vitrification
Abstract:
... The increased interest in breeding dogs and cats and their use as models for other canids and felids demand research to improve reproductive techniques. Among them, testicular cryopreservation stands out. Testicular cryopreservation enables the maintenance of reproductive capacity and allows the establishment of germplasm banks for several species of commercial value or at risk of extinction. Furt ...
DOI:
10.3390/ani12010124

30. Chaphamaparvovirus antigen and nucleic acids are not detected in kidney tissues from cats with chronic renal disease or immunocompromised cats

Author:
Adam O. Michel; Taryn A. Donovan; Ben Roediger; Quintin Lee; Christopher J. Jolly; Sébastien Monette
Source:
Veterinary pathology 2022 v.59 no.1 pp. 120-126
ISSN:
1544-2217
Subject:
DNA; RNA; animal pathology; antigens; carnivores; cats; diarrhea; feces; hybridization; immunohistochemistry; kidney diseases; kidneys; mice; morbidity; mortality; polymerase chain reaction; viruses
Abstract:
... Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a common cause of morbidity and mortality in domestic cats, but the cause is still largely elusive. While some viruses have been associated with this disease, none have been definitively implicated as causative. Recently, Rodent chaphamaparvovirus 1 was recognized as the cause of murine inclusion body nephropathy, a disease reported for over 40 years in laboratory m ...
DOI:
10.1177/03009858211045439

31. Characterization of DNA methylation and promoter activity of long terminal repeat elements of feline endogenous retrovirus RDRS C2a

Author:
Sayumi Shimode; Takashi Yamamoto
Source:
Virus genes 2022 v.58 no.1 pp. 70-74
ISSN:
0920-8569
Subject:
DNA methylation; Retroviridae; bisulfites; cats; epigenetics; genes; genomics; luciferase; terminal repeat sequences; transcription (genetics); viruses
Abstract:
... Endogenous retroviruses (ERVs) are genomic elements derived from retroviral infections in ancestral germ lines. Most ERVs are inactivated by genetic or epigenetic mechanisms, such as DNA methylation. RD-114-virus-related sequence (RDRS) C2a is a feline endogenous retrovirus present in all domestic cats; however, its expression and function are not clearly known. DNA methylation at CpG dinucleotide ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11262-021-01878-1

32. Characterization of post-transfusion anti-FEA 1 alloantibodies in transfusion-naive FEA 1-negative cats

Author:
Alyssa Cannavino; Dana LeVine; Marie-Claude Blais
Source:
Journal of feline medicine and surgery 2022 v.24 no.6 pp. e124
ISSN:
1532-2750
Subject:
agglutination; antigens; blood groups; blood transfusion; case studies; cats; erythrocytes; gels; immunogenicity; medicine; patients; surgery
Abstract:
... The aim of this study was to characterize anti-feline erythrocyte antigen (FEA) 1 alloantibodies following sensitization of FEA 1-negative cats, including their rate of appearance, agglutination titer over time and immunoglobulin class. A secondary aim was to obtain polyclonal anti-FEA 1 alloantibodies to increase the availability of FEA 1 blood typing. We also describe a case study documenting an ...
DOI:
10.1177/1098612X221094502

33. Characterizing the canine and feline optic pathways in vivo with diffusion MRI

Author:
Erica F. Andrews; Olivier Jacqmot; Filipe N. C. M. Espinheira Gomes; Megan F. Sha; Sumit N. Niogi; Philippa J. Johnson
Source:
Veterinary ophthalmology 2022 v.25 Suppl S1 pp. 60-71
ISSN:
1463-5216
Subject:
cats; cognition; dogs; histology; humans; nerve tissue; ophthalmology; visual perception
Abstract:
... The visual system is known to be vital for cognition and perception in the feline and canine and much behavioral research for these species has used visual stimuli and focused on visual perception. There has been extensive investigations into the visual pathway in cats and dogs via histological and neurobiological methods, however to date, only one study has mapped the canine optic pathway in vivo ...
DOI:
10.1111/vop.12940

34. Clinical and Molecular Relationships between COVID-19 and Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)

Author:
Arjun N. Sweet; Nicole M. André; Alison E. Stout; Beth N. Licitra; Gary R. Whittaker
Source:
Viruses 2022 v.14 no.3 pp. -
ISSN:
1999-4915
Subject:
COVID-19 infection; Feline coronavirus; Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2; cats; disease course; etiological agents; feline infectious peritonitis; inflammation; models; mortality; pathogenesis
Abstract:
... The emergence of severe acute respiratory syndrome 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has led the medical and scientific community to address questions surrounding the pathogenesis and clinical presentation of COVID-19; however, relevant clinical models outside of humans are still lacking. In felines, a ubiquitous coronavirus, described as feline coronavirus (FCoV), can present as feline infectious peritonitis (FIP)— ...
DOI:
10.3390/v14030481

35. Clinical features, treatment and outcome of discospondylitis in cats

Author:
Sergio A Gomes; Laurent S Garosi; Sebastien Behr; Cristina Toni; Joana Tabanez; Clare Rusbridge; Mike Targett; Mark Lowrie
Source:
Journal of feline medicine and surgery 2022 v.24 no.4 pp. 311-321
ISSN:
1532-2750
Subject:
Escherichia coli; Staphylococcus; analgesia; bacterial culture; blood; blood chemistry; cats; cephalosporins; exercise; fever; hematology; males; medicine; nerve tissue; pain; prognosis; surgery; urinalysis; urine
Abstract:
... There is a paucity of information on feline discospondylitis. This study aimed to describe the signalment, clinical and laboratory findings, aetiological agents, treatment and outcome in cats affected by discospondylitis. This was a retrospective review of the medical records of cats diagnosed with discospondylitis at four referral institutions. A total of 17 cats were identified. Most were domest ...
DOI:
10.1177/1098612X211020159

36. Clinical techniques in veterinary dermatology Regional anaesthesia of the canine and feline nose

Author:
Kata Orsolya Veres‐Nyéki
Source:
Veterinary dermatology 2022 v.33 no.3 pp. 258-262
ISSN:
0959-4493
Subject:
analgesics; anesthesia; cats; dogs; equipment; innervation; nerve tissue; nose; pain; risk; toxicity
Abstract:
... Local anaesthesia techniques are now essential parts of the multimodal analgesic approach applied in the care of small animals. The sensory innervation of the nose is provided by the maxillary division of the trigeminal nerve, so nasal pain can be prevented or alleviated by blocking branches of this nerve. Maxillary or infraorbital nerve block can be used if invasive procedures are performed on th ...
DOI:
10.1111/vde.13050

37. Clinical use and complications of percutaneous cystostomy pigtail catheters in 25 cats

Author:
Genziana Nurra; Charlotte Howes; Guillaume Chanoit; Lee Meakin; Kevin Parsons; Ed Friend
Source:
Journal of feline medicine and surgery 2022 v.24 no.6 pp. e28
ISSN:
1532-2750
Subject:
bladder; catheters; cats; medicine; surgery; urinary tract diseases; urine
Abstract:
... The aims of this study were to describe the indications for percutaneous pigtail catheter placement in cats requiring urine diversion, and to report the associated intra- and postoperative complications. The medical records of cats that underwent percutaneous pigtail catheter placement for urine diversion between January 2011 and May 2021 were retrospectively reviewed. Twenty-five cats were includ ...
DOI:
10.1177/1098612X221080902

38. Clinical use of tissue plasminogen activator for systemic thrombolysis in dogs and cats

Author:
D.M. Diaz; B.A. Scansen; Z. Lake; S. Shropshire; E.C. Orton; J. Guillaumin
Source:
Journal of veterinary cardiology 2022 v.41 pp. 154-164
ISSN:
1760-2734
Subject:
acute kidney injury; cardiomyopathy; cats; dogs; reperfusion injury; surgery; t-plasminogen activator; thrombosis; vena cava
Abstract:
... Systemic administration of tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) is seldomly reported in dogs and cats. Client-owned animals receiving tPA (2010–2020). Medical records of dogs and cats receiving tPA for distant known/suspected thrombus were reviewed. Fourteen dog visits (24 injections) and five cat visits (six injections) were included. Canine known/suspected thrombus included pulmonary thromboemboli ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jvc.2022.02.006

39. Clinical, Epidemiological, and Epizootic Features of Sporothrix brasiliensis in Espírito Santo, Brazil

Author:
Bruno Carneiro Rediguieri; Isabela da Cruz Bahiense; Jamile Ambrósio de Carvalho; Gustavo Rocha Leite; Aloísio Falqueto; Anderson Messias Rodrigues; Sarah Santos Gonçalves
Source:
EcoHealth 2022 v.19 no.1 pp. 124-134
ISSN:
1612-9202
Subject:
Sporothrix; cats; digital images; environmental health; epizootic diseases; fungal culture; sporotrichosis; Brazil
Abstract:
... We verified the clinical–epidemiological, microbiological, and molecular aspects of feline sporotrichosis in Espírito Santo, Brazil, as well as demonstrated the degree of reliability of the cytopathological examination in diagnosis, when compared to fungal culture. From March 2019 to April 2020, 154 suspicious cats were evaluated by collecting data and biological samples. The Cohen's kappa coeffic ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10393-022-01578-8

40. Clinicoepidemiological profile and risk factors associated with mortality in traumatized cats admitted to a veterinary teaching hospital in Brazil

Author:
Débora C Nascimento; João M Costa Neto; Manuela S Solcà; Alessandra Estrela-Lima; Vivian F Barbosa
Source:
Journal of feline medicine and surgery 2022 v.24 no.4 pp. 381-388
ISSN:
1532-2750
Subject:
cats; chest; coma; cross-sectional studies; death; hospitals; hypothermia; males; medicine; mixed breeds; mortality; prediction; prognosis; surgery; Brazil
Abstract:
... The aim of this study was to evaluate possible risk factors for death in traumatized cats based on the clinicoepidemiological profile, the Animal Trauma Triage (ATT) scale score and the Modified Glasgow Coma Scale (MGCS) score at the time of presentation to the hospital. This was a cross-sectional study involving cats admitted to the emergency sector (ES) and the surgical clinic sector (SCS) of a ...
DOI:
10.1177/1098612X211028027

41. Closure-related complications after median sternotomy in cats: 26 cases (2010–2020)

Author:
Julie Hennet; Mariette A Pilot; Davina M Anderson; Matteo Rossanese; Angelos Chrysopoulos; Benito de la Puerta; Ronan A Mullins; Guillaume Chanoit
Source:
Journal of feline medicine and surgery 2022 v.24 no.6 pp. e109
ISSN:
1532-2750
Subject:
cats; dehiscence; descriptive statistics; e-mail; manubrium; medicine; patients; risk; surgery; survival rate; telephones; thymoma
Abstract:
... The aim of this study was to determine closure-related complications and outcome after median sternotomy (MS) in cats. This was a retrospective, multicentric study. The medical records of cats undergoing MS from six referral hospitals were reviewed (2010–2020). Data retrieved included signalment, history, presenting complaints, surgery, patient outcomes and complications. Follow-up was performed v ...
DOI:
10.1177/1098612X221089701

42. Commercial vs Homemade Cat Diets: What you need to know

Author:
Cecilia Villaverde; Marge Chandler
Source:
Journal of feline medicine and surgery 2022 v.24 no.5 pp. 415-428
ISSN:
1532-2750
Subject:
Internet; cats; databases; diet; food choices; industry; medicine; misinformation; nutrition assessment; nutritional adequacy; nutritionists; patients; surgery
Abstract:
... A feeding plan recommendation for cats, both healthy and with disease, should include diet choice, amounts to feed and the feeding method. Diet choice can be complex owing to the abundance of products, sometimes with conflicting marketing messages, and the prevalence of information with no scientific basis. It is important to be aware of the specific challenges of both commercial and homemade diet ...
DOI:
10.1177/1098612X221090389

43. Comparative gene expression study highlights molecular similarities between triple negative breast cancer tumours and feline mammary carcinomas

Author:
Lara Sommerville; Jane Howard; Shane Evans; Pamela Kelly; Amanda McCann
Source:
Veterinary and comparative oncology 2022 v.20 no.2 pp. 535-538
ISSN:
1476-5810
Subject:
breast neoplasms; cats; estrogens; gene expression; genomics; histology; metastasis; progesterone; prognosis
Abstract:
... Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a rare, highly metastatic subtype of breast cancer that typically develops tumours of a high histological grade. As TNBC is negative for the oestrogen, progesterone and HER2 receptors it is also not eligible for targeted hormonal therapies. Therefore, those diagnosed with TNBC are faced with a very poor prognosis. Feline mammary carcinomas (FMCs) have been s ...
DOI:
10.1111/vco.12800

44. Comparative performance of five recombinant and chimeric antigens in a time-resolved fluorescence immunoassay for detection of Toxoplasma gondii infection in cats

Author:
Ana Huertas-López; Marinela Contreras Rojo; Woraporn Sukhumavasi; Silvia Martínez-Subiela; Gema Álvarez-García; Nadia María López-Ureña; José Joaquín Cerón; Carlos Martínez-Carrasco
Source:
Veterinary parasitology 2022 v.304 pp. 109703
ISSN:
0304-4017
Subject:
Felidae; Neospora caninum; Toxoplasma gondii; agglutination tests; blood plasma; cats; diagnostic techniques; enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay; feces; fluorescent antibody technique; oocysts; parasites; public health; seroprevalence; veterinary parasitology; Thailand
Abstract:
... Felids are definitive hosts of Toxoplasma gondii, being the only hosts that can spread the infection through oocyst shedding in their feces. The elevated presence of this parasite in the domestic cat (Felis catus), and its close contact with humans, make it necessary to obtain reliable diagnostic methods to detect positive animals as a public health measure. For this reason, in this study, the dia ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.vetpar.2022.109703

45. Comparison of a Chromogenic Urine Culture Plate System (UTid+) and Conventional Urine Culture for Canine and Feline Specimens

Author:
Stephen D. Cole; Maya Swiderski; Jaclyn Dietrich; Kathryn M. McGonigle
Source:
Veterinary sciences 2022 v.9 no.3 pp. -
ISSN:
2306-7381
Subject:
Proteus; cats; dogs; drug therapy; medicine; pathogens; pets; point-of-care systems; urinary tract diseases; urine
Abstract:
... In companion animal medicine, urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common indications for antimicrobial therapy. Definitive diagnosis of UTI requires isolation of bacteria with routine urine culture from an animal with concurrent clinical signs. Urine culture is typically performed at reference laboratories where paired susceptibility testing can be performed, but delays in shipment or ...
DOI:
10.3390/vetsci9030138

46. Comparison of dorsoventral and ventrodorsal approaches for ultrasound-guided quadratus lumborum block in cats: a cadaver study

Author:
José Diogo dos-Santos; Mário Ginja; Sofia Alves-Pimenta; Pablo E Otero; Lénio Ribeiro; Bruno Colaço
Source:
Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia 2022 pp. -
ISSN:
1467-2987
Subject:
abdominal cavity; analgesia; anesthesia; cadaver; cats; computed tomography; diaphragm; dissection; dyes; ultrasonics; ultrasonography
Abstract:
... To assess the feasibility of an ultrasound (US)-guided quadratus lumborum (QL)-psoas muscle (Pm) interfascial plane injection using a dorsoventral (DV) approach, and to compare needle visualization and distribution pattern between DV and ventrodorsal (VD) approaches. Experimental anatomical study. A total of 14 cat cadavers. Bilateral in-plane US-guided injections in the QL-Pm plane were performed ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.vaa.2022.05.003

47. Comparison of the prevalence of Domestic Cat Hepadnavirus in a population of cats with uveitis and in a healthy blood donor cat population in the United Kingdom

Author:
Emily C. Jeanes; Michaela L. Wegg; Judy A. Mitchell; Simon L. Priestnall; Lorraine Fleming; Charlotte Dawson
Source:
Veterinary ophthalmology 2022 v.25 no.2 pp. 165-172
ISSN:
1463-5216
Subject:
DNA; Hepatitis B virus; blood; blood donors; cats; hepatitis C; mixed infection; ophthalmology; polymerase chain reaction; risk; veterinary schools; viruses; United Kingdom
Abstract:
... OBJECTIVE: Domestic Cat Hepadnavirus (DCH) is a novel virus recently identified in the domestic cat. Currently, little is known regarding its clinical significance. The hepadnaviridae family includes the Hepatitis B Virus (HBV). Co‐infection of HBV and Hepatitis C in humans increases the risk of uveitis. We aimed to determine whether DCH is present in the United Kingdom (UK) and whether DCH warran ...
DOI:
10.1111/vop.12956

48. Comparison of three regional anaesthetic techniques for infraorbital or maxillary nerve block in cats: a cadaveric study

Author:
Yael Shilo-Benjamini; Shachar Letz; Dana Peery; Wiessam Abu Ahmad; Yoav Bar-Am
Source:
Journal of feline medicine and surgery 2022 v.24 no.4 pp. 322-327
ISSN:
1532-2750
Subject:
anesthesia; cadaver; cats; head; intraocular injection; lidocaine; medicine; nerve tissue; risk; surgery
Abstract:
... The maxillary nerve courses very close to the globe, rendering cats – with their large eyes – at risk of globe penetration during infraorbital or maxillary nerve blocks. Therefore, the goals of the study were to compare the distribution and potential complications of three infraorbital or maxillary regional injection techniques. Twenty-three bilateral maxillae of cat cadavers were used in a random ...
DOI:
10.1177/1098612X211020163

49. Composition of lymphocyte subpopulations in normal and mildly reactive peripheral lymph nodes in cats

Author:
Barbara C Rütgen; Elisabeth Baszler; Nicole Weingand; Birgitt Wolfesberger; Daniel Baumgartner; Sabine E Hammer; Sandra Groiss; Andrea Fuchs-Baumgartinger; Armin Saalmüller; Ilse Schwendenwein
Source:
Journal of feline medicine and surgery 2022 v.24 no.2 pp. 77-90
ISSN:
1532-2750
Subject:
adults; cats; death; diagnostic techniques; flow cytometry; histopathology; humans; immunohistochemistry; immunophenotyping; lymph; lymphoma; medicine; prospective studies; surgery
Abstract:
... Flow cytometric (FCM) immunophenotyping of lymphoid tissue aspirates is an available adjunct for feline lymphoma diagnostics. Reference data have only been established for feline peripheral blood. Studies investigating the composition of normal and mildly reactive feline lymph nodes (LNs) are lacking. The aim of this prospective study was to establish reference data for lymphocyte subpopulations i ...
DOI:
10.1177/1098612X211005310

50. Conspecific and Human Sociality in the Domestic Cat: Consideration of Proximate Mechanisms, Human Selection and Implications for Cat Welfare

Author:
Lauren R. Finka
Source:
Animals 2022 v.12 no.3 pp. -
ISSN:
2076-2615
Subject:
cats; conspecificity; domestication; humans; ontogeny; people; social behavior
Abstract:
... Sociality can be broadly defined as the ability and tendency of individuals to reside in social groups with either conspecifics and/or other species. More specifically, sociability relates to the ability and tendency of individuals to display affiliative behaviours in such contexts. The domestic cat is one of the most globally popular companion animals and occupies a diverse range of lifestyles. D ...
DOI:
10.3390/ani12030298

51. Control of felinine-derived malodor in cat litter

Author:
Lori I Robins; Stephanie Napier; Carolina M Seek; Xin Gao; Carol Flegler; Charles D Mackenzie
Source:
Journal of feline medicine and surgery 2022 v.24 no.2 pp. 123-130
ISSN:
1532-2750
Subject:
Proteus vulgaris; absorbents; ammonia; antimicrobial properties; cats; colorimetry; enzyme inhibition; gas chromatography-mass spectrometry; headspace analysis; medicine; metabolites; odor control; off odors; pet ownership; sensory evaluation; solid phase microextraction; surgery; urea; urease; zeolites
Abstract:
... Malodors stemming from soiled cat litter are a major frustration for cat owners, despite the widespread use of absorbent litters with claims of odor control. Technologies for effective litter odor control have not been rigorously evaluated. Here, we report on the effectiveness of a novel litter formulation of 1-monochlorodimethylhydantoin (MCDMH)-modified clinoptilolite zeolite (MCDMH-Z) to contro ...
DOI:
10.1177/1098612X211009136

52. Corneal Surgery in the Cat: Diseases, considerations and techniques

Author:
Mary Rebecca Telle; Caroline Betbeze
Source:
Journal of feline medicine and surgery 2022 v.24 no.5 pp. 429-441
ISSN:
1532-2750
Subject:
cats; cornea; corneal diseases; decision making; economic investment; instrumentation; medicine; prognosis; surgery; surgical equipment; vision
Abstract:
... The ability to recognize, diagnose and treat corneal disease is essential for maintaining vision and comfort in feline patients. Being able to correctly identify appropriate techniques for surgical cases is of particular importance for success when performing corneal surgery. Many different corneal diseases present with similar clinical signs, and it can be hard to determine the appropriate treatm ...
DOI:
10.1177/1098612X211061049

53. Correlation between metabolomic profile constituents and feline pancreatic lipase immunoreactivity

Author:
Magdalena Maria Krasztel; Michał Czopowicz; Olga Szaluś‐Jordanow; Agata Moroz; Marcin Mickiewicz; Jarosław Kaba
Source:
Journal of veterinary internal medicine 2022 v.36 no.2 pp. 473-481
ISSN:
0891-6640
Subject:
blood glucose; blood serum; cats; cerebrosides; confidence interval; cross-sectional studies; glomerular filtration rate; humans; immune response; liver; metabolites; metabolomics; pancreatitis; sphingomyelins; triacylglycerol lipase; veterinary medicine
Abstract:
... BACKGROUND: Feline pancreatic lipase immunoreactivity (fPLI) is commonly used to diagnose pancreatitis in cats (FP). Untargeted metabolomics has been extensively applied in human and veterinary medicine, but no metabolomic studies regarding FP have been conducted. OBJECTIVES: To identify metabolites significantly associated with increased fPLI. ANIMALS: Forty‐nine client‐owned cats: 11 clinically ...
DOI:
10.1111/jvim.16349

54. Counting the bodies: Estimating the numbers and spatial variation of Australian reptiles, birds and mammals killed by two invasive mesopredators

Author:
Alyson M. Stobo‐Wilson; Brett P. Murphy; Sarah M. Legge; Hernan Caceres‐Escobar; David G. Chapple; Heather M. Crawford; Stuart J. Dawson; Chris R. Dickman; Tim S. Doherty; Patricia A. Fleming; Stephen T. Garnett; Matthew Gentle; Thomas M. Newsome; Russell Palmer; Matthew W. Rees; Euan G. Ritchie; James Speed; John‐Michael Stuart; Andrés F. Suarez‐Castro; Eilysh Thompson; Ayesha Tulloch; Jeff M. Turpin; John C.Z. Woinarski
Source:
Diversity & distributions 2022 v.28 no.5 pp. 976-991
ISSN:
1366-9516
Subject:
Vulpes vulpes; biodiversity; cats; dead animals; diet; fauna; foxes; introduced species; mesopredators; predation; Australia
Abstract:
... AIM: Introduced predators negatively impact biodiversity globally, with insular fauna often most severely affected. Here, we assess spatial variation in the number of terrestrial vertebrates (excluding amphibians) killed by two mammalian mesopredators introduced to Australia, the red fox (Vulpes vulpes) and feral cat (Felis catus). We aim to identify prey groups that suffer especially high rates o ...
DOI:
10.1111/ddi.13497

55. Cross‐cultural collaboration leads to greater understanding of the rare Spectacled Hare‐wallaby in the west Kimberley, Western Australia

Author:
Michael L. Wysong; Pius Gregory; Alexander W. T. Watson; Leigh‐Ann Woolley; Christopher W. Parker; Yawuru Country Managers; Karajarri Rangers; Nyikina Mangala Rangers
Source:
Ecological management & restoration 2022 v.23 Suppl S1 pp. 139-149
ISSN:
1442-7001
Subject:
Lagorchestes; Macropus agilis; administrative management; cameras; cats; cattle; dingoes; edge effects; fire season; Western Australia
Abstract:
... Cross‐cultural collaboration between Yawuru Country Managers (Rangers) and WWF‐Australia ecologists led to new detections of the Spectacled Hare‐wallaby (SHW), (Lagorchestes conspicillatus) in the west Kimberley region of Western Australia where it was presumed to be locally extirpated. This collaboration relied on the expertise of the Yawuru Country Managers to select specific locations for targe ...
DOI:
10.1111/emr.12524

56. Cytauxzoon europaeus infections in domestic cats in Switzerland and in European wildcats in France: a tale that started more than two decades ago

Author:
Barbara Willi; Marina L. Meli; Chiara Cafarelli; Urs O. Gilli; Anja Kipar; Alina Hubbuch; Barbara Riond; Judith Howard; Daniel Schaarschmidt; Walter Regli; Regina Hofmann-Lehmann
Source:
Parasites & vectors 2022 v.15 no.1 pp. 19
ISSN:
1756-3305
Subject:
Cytauxzoon; Felis silvestris silvestris; anemia; cats; confidence interval; cytochrome b; geographical distribution; hemoparasites; mitochondrial genes; national surveys; phylogeny; quantitative polymerase chain reaction; tick-borne diseases; Central European region; France; Switzerland
Abstract:
... BACKGROUND: Cytauxzoon spp. infection is believed to be a newly emerging tick-borne disease in felids in Europe, with three species of the haemoparasite having recently been differentiated in wild felids. In Switzerland, rare infections have been documented in domestic cats in the west and northwest of the country, the first of which was in 2014. The aims of the present study were: (i) to characte ...
DOI:
10.1186/s13071-021-05111-8

57. Dermal microfilariae of dogs, jackals and cats in different regions of Iran

Author:
Alireza Sazmand; Zahra Bahiraei; Farzad Nemati; Giada Annoscia; Marcos Antonio Bezerra-Santos; Hassan Nayebzadeh; Amir Masoud Salemi; Seyed Mahmoud Mousavi; Seyed Mahmoud Sadjjadi; Domenico Otranto
Source:
Parasites & vectors 2022 v.15 no.1 pp. 28
ISSN:
1756-3305
Subject:
Acanthocheilonema; Canis aureus; Dirofilaria; Onchocerca; ambient temperature; biopsy; blood; cats; dogs; epidemiology; foxes; genes; geographical distribution; haplotypes; humans; jackals; microfilariae; mitochondria; morphometry; sodium chloride; wolves; Iran
Abstract:
... BACKGROUND: Due to the complexity of retrieving skin-dwelling microfilariae, filarioids of dogs presenting dermal microfilariae (e.g. Cercopithifilaria spp., Onchocerca lupi) are relatively unknown compared to Dirofilaria spp. and Acanthocheilonema spp. whose microfilariae circulate in the blood. Although Cercopithifilaria spp. and O. lupi filarioids are distributed worldwide, there is a paucity o ...
DOI:
10.1186/s13071-021-05141-2

58. Describing acid-base balance using three different methods of analysis in a feline acute haemorrhage-resuscitation model

Author:
Gareth E. Zeiler; Andrea Fuller; Peter Kamerman; Roxanne K. Buck; Friederike Pohlin; Brighton T. Dzikiti
Source:
Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia 2022 v.49 no.1 pp. 65-75
ISSN:
1467-2987
Subject:
acid-base balance; acidosis; albumins; alkalosis; analgesia; anesthesia; blood; cats; chlorides; hemorrhage; standard deviation; statistical models
Abstract:
... To describe acid-base status using the Henderson-Hasselbalch, Stewart and semi-quantitative methods of analysis in a feline haemorrhage-resuscitation model.Randomized crossover study.A total of six domestic cats (mean age, 21 months; weight, 4.9 kg).Venous blood samples were taken before haemorrhage, after haemorrhage at 30 minute intervals during fluid resuscitation and at 24 hours. The cats were ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.vaa.2021.07.004

59. Detection of Bartonella spp. and Rickettsia spp. in cat fleas (Ctenocephalides felis) collected from free-roaming domestic cats in southeastern Georgia, USA

Author:
Lisa D. Brown; Ryne Maness; Kania Greer
Source:
Veterinary Parasitology: Regional Studies and Reports 2022 v.32 pp. 100743
ISSN:
2405-9390
Subject:
Bartonella; Ctenocephalides felis; DNA; Rickettsia typhi; antigens; cats; citrate (si)-synthase; females; genes; humans; juveniles; males; outer membrane proteins; quantitative polymerase chain reaction; risk; veterinary parasitology; Georgia
Abstract:
... The cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis) is a competent vector of numerous bacterial pathogens in the genera Bartonella and Rickettsia. In the United States, free-roaming domestic cats (Felis catus) increase the risk of exposure to C. felis for humans and their companion animals. In collaboration with a trap-neuter-return program, we collected fleas from 283 feral/stray cats in southeastern Georgia be ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.vprsr.2022.100743

60. Determination of bisphenol A in commercial cat food marketed in the Czech Republic

Author:
Petr Maršálek; Simona Kovaříková; Friedrich Lueerssen; Vladimír Večerek
Source:
Journal of feline medicine and surgery 2022 v.24 no.2 pp. 160-167
ISSN:
1532-2750
Subject:
beverages; bisphenol A; canned foods; cats; dried foods; epoxides; hyperthyroidism; liquid chromatography; medicine; pet foods; surgery; tandem mass spectrometry; Czech Republic
Abstract:
... Bisphenol A (BPA) is one of the most widely used synthetic compounds on the planet. It is used in the synthesis of polycarbonate plastics, epoxy resins and other polymer materials. Owing to its excellent chemical and physical properties, it is used to produce food and beverage containers or the linings for metal products. BPA has been mentioned as a possible cause of feline hyperthyroidism. Cat fo ...
DOI:
10.1177/1098612X211013745

61. Development and characterization of a novel mouse anti-canine oncostatin M receptor beta monoclonal antibody

Author:
Yuxin Zheng; Zheng Fan; Jing Zhang; Jing Chen; Lixian Wang; Xuefei Pang; Tianling Guo; Jingfang Liu; Feng Gao; Haixia Xiao
Source:
Biochemical and biophysical research communications 2022 v.614 pp. 114-119
ISSN:
0006-291X
Subject:
biomarkers; cats; cytokines; dogs; enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay; epitopes; flow cytometry; fluorescent antibody technique; humans; hybridomas; inflammation; inflammatory bowel disease; median effective concentration; mice; monoclonal antibodies; neoplasm progression; ovarian neoplasms; pruritus; research; therapeutics
Abstract:
... Oncostatin M receptor beta (OSMRβ) mediates signaling of Oncostatin M (OSM) and interleukine-31 (IL-31), two key cytokines involved in many important biological processes including inflammation and cancer progression. More importantly, OSMRβ might be a potential biomarker and therapeutic target for some diseases, such as inflammatory bowel disease, pruritus and ovarian cancer. In this study, solub ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.bbrc.2022.05.013

62. Development and implementation of a hemovigilance program at a university veterinary teaching hospital

Author:
Jillian M. Haines; Thandeka R. Ngwenyama; Linda G. Martin; K. Jane Wardrop
Source:
Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care 2022 v.32 no.3 pp. 315-321
ISSN:
1479-3261
Subject:
cats; descriptive studies; dogs; hospitals; medicine; patients
Abstract:
... OBJECTIVE: To describe the development and implementation of a small animal hemovigilance program at a university veterinary teaching hospital. DESIGN: Retrospective observational descriptive study performed between October 2014 and March 2019. SETTING: University teaching hospital. ANIMALS: Dogs and cats receiving blood product transfusions . INTERVENTIONS: None. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS: A ...
DOI:
10.1111/vec.13179

63. Development and implementation of veterinary anesthesia medical quality standards for primary care

Author:
Jo Ann Morrison; Nate Spofford; Mingyin Yang; Emi Saito; Lorna Lambert; Karen Faunt
Source:
Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia 2022 v.49 no.3 pp. 233-242
ISSN:
1467-2987
Subject:
analgesia; anesthesia; anesthetics; automation; cats; compliance; dogs; education; hospitals; medical records; mortality; observational studies; patients
Abstract:
... The provision of general anesthesia is common in veterinary hospitals and procedures include some level of risk, up to and including mortality. A quality initiative was introduced with a focus on reducing canine and feline anesthesia mortality. This paper describes the development and implementation of risk-based medical quality standards (MQS) and resultant impacts on anesthesia mortality. This w ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.vaa.2022.01.009

64. Development of an in vitro model for animal species susceptibility to SARS-CoV-2 replication based on expression of ACE2 and TMPRSS2 in avian cells

Author:
Darrell R. Kapczynski; Ryan Sweeney; Erica Spackman; Mary Pantin-Jackwood; David L. Suarez
Source:
Virology 2022 v.569 pp. 1-12
ISSN:
0042-6822
Subject:
Capra hircus; Hipposideros; Mesocricetus auratus; Myotis lucifugus; Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2; birds; cats; cell culture; cell lines; fibroblasts; genetically modified organisms; goats; horses; humans; models; pandemic; peptidyl-dipeptidase A; serine proteinases; swine; virology; viruses
Abstract:
... The SARS-CoV-2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus has caused a worldwide pandemic because of the virus's ability to transmit efficiently human-to-human. A key determinant of infection is the attachment of the viral spike protein to the host receptor angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2). Because of the presumed zoonotic origin of SARS-CoV-2, there is no practical way to assess the susceptibility of every species ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.virol.2022.01.014

65. Development of an ultrasound-guided transgluteal injection of the pudendal nerve in cats: a cadaveric study

Author:
Jessica D. Briley; Erin K. Keenihan; Kyle G. Mathews; Ludovica Chiavaccini
Source:
Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia 2022 v.49 no.2 pp. 189-196
ISSN:
1467-2987
Subject:
analgesia; anesthesia; cats; computed tomography; dyes; fascia; nerve tissue; probability; rectum; ultrasonics; ultrasonography
Abstract:
... To develop an ultrasound-guided interfascial plane technique for injection of the pudendal nerve near its sacral origin in cats. Prospective, randomized, anatomical study. A group of 12 feline cadavers. Gross and ultrasound anatomy of the ischiorectal fossa, the pudendal nerve relationship with parasacral structures, and the interfascial plane were described. Computed tomography was employed to de ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.vaa.2021.11.004

66. Diagnosis and management of adverse food reactions in dogs and cats

Author:
Jon Hardy; Isuru Gajanayake
Source:
In practice 2022 v.44 no.4 pp. 196-203
ISSN:
0263-841X
Subject:
adverse effects; cats; diet; dieting; dogs; food allergies; food intolerance; health care workers; medicine; pet foods; pet ownership; signs and symptoms (animals and humans)
Abstract:
... Background: Food allergies are not as common as clients believe, although they are commonly self diagnosed by pet owners. This phenomenon is also seen in human medicine, where self and parenteral diagnoses of food allergies far outnumber actual diagnoses by trained medical professionals. Adverse food reactions (AFRs) in dogs and cats can manifest with a diverse array of clinical signs; therefore, ...
DOI:
10.1002/inpr.197

67. Dietary 25-hydroxyvitamin D₃ effects on vitamin D status, plasma metabolites and urine mineral excretion in adult cats

Author:
Janelle C Corugedo; Robert C Backus
Source:
Journal of feline medicine and surgery 2022 v.24 no.6 pp. e76
ISSN:
1532-2750
Subject:
adults; blood serum; body weight; calcitriol; calcium; cats; creatinine; dietary supplements; excretion; hematology; magnesium; medicine; metabolites; parathyroid hormone; phosphorus; surgery; urine
Abstract:
... The study aimed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of vitamin D supplementation with dietary 25-hydroxyvitamin D₃ (25[OH]D₃) in adult cats. Three levels of dietary 25(OH)D₃ concentrations (4.9, 8.4, 11.8 µg/kg as fed) were received by five adult cats for 9 weeks, each in a randomized complete block design. Effects were determined on plasma or serum concentrations of 25(OH)D₃, 24,25-dihydroxy ...
DOI:
10.1177/1098612X221090713

68. Dilated cardiomyopathy in cats: survey of veterinary cardiologists and retrospective evaluation of a possible association with diet

Author:
S.I. Karp; L.M. Freeman; J.E. Rush; W.G. Arsenault; S.M. Cunningham; T.C. DeFrancesco; E.T. Karlin; N.J. Laste; B.K. Lefbom; C. Plante; K.T. Rodriguez; W.D. Tyrrell; V.K. Yang
Source:
Journal of veterinary cardiology 2022 v.39 pp. 22-34
ISSN:
1760-2734
Subject:
cardiomyopathy; cats; diet; echocardiography; lentils; nutrition information; peas; retrospective studies; surveys; taurine
Abstract:
... The objectives were to conduct a survey of cardiologists on their recent experiences with cats that have dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) and to retrospectively review individual cases of feline DCM. Part one: A survey was distributed to cardiologists with questions regarding caseload and clinical management of cats with DCM diagnosed over the past two years. Part two: Cardiologists completing the sur ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jvc.2021.11.002

69. Direct injection of Amblyomma americanum ticks with Cytauxzoon felis

Author:
Tzushan S. Yang; Mason V. Reichard; Henry S. Marr; Leah A. Cohn; Laura Nafe; Nathan Whitehurst; Adam J. Birkenheuer
Source:
Ticks and tick-borne diseases 2022 v.13 no.1 pp. 101847
ISSN:
1877-959X
Subject:
Amblyomma americanum; Cytauxzoon felis; RNA; cats; digestive tract; erythrocytes; gametocytes; hemocoel; hemoparasites; hybridization; inoculum; repletion; reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction; sporozoites; ticks
Abstract:
... Cytauxzoon felis is a tick-borne hemoprotozoan parasite that causes life-threatening disease in domestic cats in the United States. Currently, the platforms for C. felis research are limited to natural or experimental infection of domestic cats. This study aims to develop an alternative model by infecting Amblyomma americanum ticks with C. felis via direct injection. Amblyomma americanum adults we ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.ttbdis.2021.101847

70. Disorders of sexual development in the cat: Current state of knowledge and diagnostic approach

Author:
Robert A Foster
Source:
Journal of feline medicine and surgery 2022 v.24 no.3 pp. 257-265
ISSN:
1532-2750
Subject:
abnormal development; animal pathology; cats; cryptorchidism; cytogenetic analysis; females; genitalia; gonadal dysgenesis; males; medicine; phenotype; pseudohermaphroditism; sex chromosomes; sex reversal; surgery
Abstract:
... Any congenital or developmental abnormality of any part of the male or female reproductive tract is a ‘disorder of sexual development’ (DSD). The tricolored male cat phenotype, cryptorchidism, gonadal hypoplasia and incidental abnormalities such as cystic remnants or embryonic ducts are well-known feline DSDs. Full characterization of DSDs requires sex chromosome determination and identification o ...
DOI:
10.1177/1098612X221079711

71. Does having a cat in your house increase your risk of catching COVID-19?

Author:
Valerie Allendorf; Nicolai Denzin; Franz J. Conraths; Lisa A. Boden; François Elvinger; Ioannis Magouras; Arjan Stegeman; James L.N. Wood; Ana Carvajal Urueña; Katherine E.F. Grace; Katharina D.C. Stärk
Source:
One health 2022 v.14 pp. 100381
ISSN:
2352-7714
Subject:
COVID-19 infection; Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2; cats; expert opinion; humans; qualitative risk assessment; risk; viruses
Abstract:
... Due to the zoonotic origin of SARS-Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the potential for its transmission from humans back to animals and the possibility that it might establish ongoing infection pathways in other animal species has been discussed. Cats are highly susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 and were shown experimentally to transmit the virus to other cats. Infection of cats has been widely reported. Domest ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.onehlt.2022.100381

72. Does intravenous contrast medium administration result in altered renal biomarkers? A study in clinically stable cats with and without azotemia

Author:
Maria Laura Prüllage; Ilse Schwendenwein; Eva Eberspächer-Schweda; Sibylle Kneissl
Source:
Journal of feline medicine and surgery 2022 v.24 no.6 pp. 565-579
ISSN:
1532-2750
Subject:
acute kidney injury; adverse effects; anesthesia; biomarkers; blood; cats; creatinine; intravenous injection; medicine; proteinuria; renal function; surgery; uremia; urine
Abstract:
... The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of post-contrast acute kidney injury or comparable side effects on kidney function in cats receiving the non-ionic, iodinated agent ioversol and/or paramagnetic agent gadoteric acid. Fifty-two animals were divided into four groups on the basis of contrast medium administration for imaging: ioversol (n = 27), gadoteric acid (n = 12), dual contra ...
DOI:
10.1177/1098612X211038535

73. Does the foraging ecology of feral cats change after the eradication of foxes?

Author:
Anthony R. Rendall; Duncan R. Sutherland; Raylene Cooke; John G. White
Source:
Biological invasions 2022 v.24 no.5 pp. 1413-1426
ISSN:
1387-3547
Subject:
Vulpes vulpes; cats; decline; diet; foxes; invasive species; land use; prey species; stomach
Abstract:
... Invasive species control has resulted in unintended consequences where the control of one species causes increased impacts of a co-occurring species. Red foxes (Vulpes vulpes) and feral cats (Felis catus) co-occur throughout Australia—with control and regulation of fox’s commonplace, a greater understanding of how feral cats will respond in the absence of foxes is needed. In this study we use fera ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10530-021-02718-x

74. Dog bite wounds in cats: a retrospective study of 72 cases

Author:
Sigal Klainbart; Anna Shipov; Ori Madhala; Liron D Oron; Tomer Weingram; Gilad Segev; Efrat Kelmer
Source:
Journal of feline medicine and surgery 2022 v.24 no.2 pp. 107-115
ISSN:
1532-2750
Subject:
alanine transaminase; albumins; cats; debridement; dogs; hospitals; hypoproteinemia; integument; medicine; prognosis; protein content; radiography; retrospective studies; surgery
Abstract:
... Bite wounds are a common cause of trauma in cats; nevertheless, large-scale studies of this trauma in cats are lacking. The aims of the present study were to characterise the clinical and clinicopathological findings in these cats, to assess the association of these variables and therapeutic measures with survival, and to assess the association between the animal trauma triage (ATT) score and seve ...
DOI:
10.1177/1098612X211010735

75. Dose related inhibitor effect of enrofloxacin on in vitro feline spontaneous myometrial contractility

Author:
Halef Dogan; Halis Ocal; Tarik Safak; Mehmet Akif Kilinc; Ali Risvanli
Source:
Animal reproduction science 2022 v.239 pp. 106972
ISSN:
0378-4320
Subject:
animal reproduction; cats; dose response; enrofloxacin; medicine
Abstract:
... Enrofloxacin is one of the most widely used antibacterial drugs in feline medicine. This study investigated the effects of enrofloxacin on in vitro feline spontaneous myometrial contractility at different sexual stages. Uterine samples of the 20 queen cats at different sexual periods were placed in a tissue bath, and in vitro spontaneous stretch-induced myometrial contractions were recorded for 10 ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.anireprosci.2022.106972

76. Double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of venlafaxine to treat behavioural disorders in cats: a pilot study

Author:
Delphine Metz; Tiphaine Medam; Sylvia Masson
Source:
Journal of feline medicine and surgery 2022 v.24 no.6 pp. 539-549
ISSN:
1532-2750
Subject:
anxiety; cats; compliance; drug therapy; fearfulness; medicine; norepinephrine; placebos; serotonin; surgery; veterinarians
Abstract:
... Venlafaxine, a specific inhibitor of both noradrenaline and serotonin, is commonly used in human medicine to treat depression, anxiety and social phobia. Its formulation in small granules renders it interesting to test on cats, which are usually reluctant to take medication. Venlafaxine was administered at 1 mg/kg for 60 days, using a double-blind, placebo-controlled protocol, to cats aged ⩾6 mont ...
DOI:
10.1177/1098612X211036792

77. Drug-Dosing Adjustment in Dogs and Cats with Chronic Kidney Disease

Author:
Francesca De Santis; Andrea Boari; Francesco Dondi; Paolo Emidio Crisi
Source:
Animals 2022 v.12 no.3 pp. -
ISSN:
2076-2615
Subject:
adults; cats; dogs; drugs; kidney diseases; kidneys; medical treatment; quality of life
Abstract:
... Chronic kidney disease is a common kidney disorder in adult and aged dogs and cats; the management of associated complications and comorbidities generally requires a life-long medical treatment to ensure a good quality of life of affected patients. However, indications and the literature on drug dosing in dogs and cats with chronic kidney disease are often lacking. The aim of this review is to rev ...
DOI:
10.3390/ani12030262

78. Dual therapy with clopidogrel and rivaroxaban in cats with thromboembolic disease

Author:
Sara T Lo; Ashley L Walker; Catherine J Georges; Ronald HL Li; Joshua A Stern
Source:
Journal of feline medicine and surgery 2022 v.24 no.4 pp. 277-283
ISSN:
1532-2750
Subject:
cardiomyopathy; cats; echocardiography; hematuria; medicine; risk; surgery; veterinary medicine
Abstract:
... Feline arterial thromboembolism (ATE), an often devastating outcome, was recently shown to affect 11.3% of cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy over 10 years. Current American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine guidelines recommend the use of clopidogrel in cats at risk for ATE, with addition of a factor Xa inhibitor in very high risk or post-ATE cases. To date, no studies have examined the ...
DOI:
10.1177/1098612X211013736

79. Dysbiosis index to evaluate the fecal microbiota in healthy cats and cats with chronic enteropathies

Author:
Chi-Hsuan Sung; Sina Marsilio; Betty Chow; Kailee A Zornow; Jennifer E Slovak; Rachel Pilla; Jonathan A Lidbury; Jörg M Steiner; So Young Park; Min-Pyo Hong; Steve L Hill; Jan S Suchodolski
Source:
Journal of feline medicine and surgery 2022 v.24 no.6 pp. e1
ISSN:
1532-2750
Subject:
Bacteroides; Bifidobacterium; Clostridium hiranonis; Escherichia coli; Streptococcus; algorithms; cats; confidence interval; dysbiosis; intestinal microorganisms; medicine; quantitative polymerase chain reaction; surgery
Abstract:
... Previous studies have identified various bacterial taxa that are altered in cats with chronic enteropathies (CE) vs healthy cats. Therefore, the aim of this study was to develop a targeted quantitative molecular method to evaluate the fecal microbiota of cats. Fecal samples from 80 client-owned healthy cats and 68 cats with CE were retrospectively evaluated. A panel of quantitative PCR (qPCR) assa ...
DOI:
10.1177/1098612X221077876

80. Dysplastic gangliocytoma of the cerebellum in a cat

Author:
Michelle Imlau; Mamoun Saeed; Jane Cryan; Seamus Hoey; Myles McKenna; Hanne Jahns; Pamela Kelly
Source:
Veterinary pathology 2022 v.59 no.3 pp. 459-462
ISSN:
1544-2217
Subject:
animal pathology; carcinogenesis; cerebellum; genes; genetic disorders; germ cells; histopathology; immunohistochemistry; magnetism; mutation; necropsy; neoplasms; neurons; risk
Abstract:
... A 2.5-year-old cat presented with progressive ataxia and lethargy. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed enlargement of the cerebellum and herniation of cerebellar vermis. Postmortem examination confirmed the MRI findings, and histopathology showed numerous large dysplastic neurons populating and displacing the Purkinje cell layer and extending into the molecular and granular layers of the cereb ...
DOI:
10.1177/03009858221075594

81. ERDRP-0519 inhibits feline coronavirus in vitro

Author:
Michele Camero; Gianvito Lanave; Cristiana Catella; Maria Stella Lucente; Alessio Sposato; Viviana Mari; Maria Tempesta; Vito Martella; Alessio Buonavoglia
Source:
BMC veterinary research 2022 v.18 no.1 pp. 55
ISSN:
1746-6148
Subject:
DNA-directed RNA polymerase; Felidae; Feline coronavirus; cats; dose response; feline infectious peritonitis; humans; kidneys; pathotypes; veterinary medicine; viral load; virulence; viruses
Abstract:
... BACKGROUND: Coronaviruses (CoVs) are major human and animal pathogens and antiviral drugs are pursued as a complementary strategy, chiefly if vaccines are not available. Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is a fatal systemic disease of felids caused by FIP virus (FIPV), a virulent pathotype of feline enteric coronavirus (FeCoV). Some antiviral drugs active on FIPV have been identified, but they a ...
DOI:
10.1186/s12917-022-03153-3

82. Effect of a Probiotic Mixture in Captive Cheetahs (Acinonyx Jubatus) with Gastrointestinal Symptoms—A Pilot Study

Author:
Sara Mangiaterra; Anne Schmidt-Küntzel; Laurie Marker; Alessandro Di Cerbo; Renato Piccinini; Davide Guadagnini; Maria Elena Turba; Sara Berardi; Livio Galosi; Silvia Preziuso; Matteo Cerquetella; Giacomo Rossi
Source:
Animals 2022 v.12 no.3 pp. -
ISSN:
2076-2615
Subject:
Acinonyx jubatus; Helicobacter; anorexia; body condition; captive animals; cats; diarrhea; feces; gastritis; intestines; probiotics; weight loss; Namibia
Abstract:
... Cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) are classified as “vulnerable” species due to the low numbers persisting in the wild. Gastrointestinal diseases are very common in this species when they are kept in captivity, in particular gastritis. Clinical signs are predominantly characterized by vomiting, diarrhea, weight loss and anorexia. In this study, we evaluated the efficacy of a multi-strain probiotic in tw ...
DOI:
10.3390/ani12030395

83. Effect of intravenous butorphanol infusion on the minimum alveolar concentration of isoflurane in cats

Author:
Bruno H. Pypendop; Mariela Goich; Yael Shilo-Benjamini
Source:
Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia 2022 v.49 no.2 pp. 165-172
ISSN:
1467-2987
Subject:
adults; analgesia; anesthesia; blood; blood gases; butorphanol; carbon dioxide; catheters; heart rate; hemoglobin; intravenous injection; isoflurane; males; oxygen; pH; partial pressure; standard deviation; tail
Abstract:
... To determine the effect of butorphanol, administered by intravenous (IV) infusion, on the minimum alveolar concentration of isoflurane (MACISO) in cats and to examine the dosage dependence of this effect. Randomized, placebo-controlled, crossover experimental study. A group of six healthy adult male neutered cats. Cats were anesthetized with isoflurane in oxygen. A venous catheter was placed for f ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.vaa.2021.12.004

84. Effect of microaggregate filter passage on feline whole blood stored for 35 days

Author:
Sophia A Morse; Erin T Mooney
Source:
Journal of feline medicine and surgery 2022 v.24 no.2 pp. 116-122
ISSN:
1532-2750
Subject:
cats; erythrocyte count; hematocrit; hemoglobin; hemolysis; medicine; surgery; syringes
Abstract:
... The aim of this study was to compare the characteristics of fresh and stored feline red blood cells (RBCs) after passage through an 18 μm microaggregate filter. Nine cats were recruited for a single blood donation using an open collection system. A simulated transfusion using a syringe driver and microaggregate filter was performed over 2 h with half the blood on the day of donation and the other ...
DOI:
10.1177/1098612X211009145

85. Effect of orange fibre on nutrient digestibility and fermentation products in faeces of cats fed kibble diets

Author:
Débora Alberici Eugênio; Lara Mantovani Volpe; Priscila Martins Ribeiro; Mayara Aline Baller; Letícia Graziele Pacheco; Amanda Vitta Takahashi; Peterson Dante Gavasso Pacheco; Thaila Cristina Putarov; Stephanie de Souza Theodoro; Aulus Cavalieri Carciofi
Source:
Archives of animal nutrition 2022 v.76 no.1 pp. 61-73
ISSN:
1477-2817
Subject:
acetates; animal nutrition; beet pulp; crude protein; dietary fiber; digestibility; energy; feces; fermentation; intestinal microorganisms; intestines; inulin; organic matter; propionic acid; starch; tyramine; water content
Abstract:
... The aim of the present study was to compare orange fibre, beet pulp and inulin as fibre sources for cats. A control diet (CON) was formulated without inclusion of a fibre source. Further experimental diets were also based on diet CON but were supplemented with 1% orange fibre (diet 1%OF); 3% orange fibre (diet 3%OF); 3% beet pulp (diet 3%BP) or 1% inulin (diet 1%IN). Forty cats were used in a rand ...
DOI:
10.1080/1745039X.2022.2040343

86. Effect of raw and encapsulated policosanol on lipid profiles, blood biochemistry, activity, energy expenditure and macronutrient metabolism of adult cats

Author:
James R Templeman; Kylie Hogan; Alexandra Blanchard; Christopher PF Marinangeli; Alexandra Camara; Adronie Verbrugghe; Anna K Shoveller
Source:
Journal of feline medicine and surgery 2022 v.24 no.2 pp. 177-184
ISSN:
1532-2750
Subject:
blood; blood chemistry; blood sampling; body condition; calorimetry; carnitine; castration; cats; encapsulation; energy expenditure; food intake; hyperlipidemia; lipid composition; lipids; medicine; metabolism; obesity; physical activity; respiratory quotient; young adults
Abstract:
... The objective of this study was to verify the safety of policosanol supplementation for domestic cats. The effects of raw and encapsulated policosanol were compared with positive (L-carnitine) and negative (no supplementation) controls on outcomes of complete blood count, serum biochemistry, energy expenditure, respiratory quotient and physical activity in healthy young adult cats. The study was a ...
DOI:
10.1177/1098612X211013738

87. Effect of tetra-hydroxylated bile acid on size and insulin sensitivity of subcutaneous adipocytes in healthy lean cats

Author:
I.T. Rast; E. Zini; C. Wolfrum; T.A. Lutz; C.E. Reusch; E. Salesov
Source:
Domestic animal endocrinology 2022 v.80 pp. 106722
ISSN:
0739-7240
Subject:
adipocytes; adiponectin; bile acids; blood glucose; blood serum; cats; diabetes mellitus; domestic animals; gene expression; genes; insulin; insulin resistance; interleukin-6; leptin; ligands; obesity; risk factors; stromelysin 1; transcription factors
Abstract:
... Obesity leads to insulin resistance and is a major risk factor for the development of diabetes mellitus in cats. Prevention of obesity and obesity-induced insulin resistance is difficult, and reliable long-term strategies are currently lacking. Retinoid-related orphan receptor gamma (RORγ) was recently identified as an important transcription factor in the development of large insulin-resistant ad ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.domaniend.2022.106722

88. Effect of topical 0.5% tetracaine hydrochloride on intraocular pressure in ophthalmologically normal cats

Author:
Houman Faghihi; Seyed Mehdi Rajaei; Hesam Ostadhasan; Hannah Emami Alagha
Source:
Journal of feline medicine and surgery 2022 v.24 no.2 pp. 185-188
ISSN:
1532-2750
Subject:
cats; eyes; medicine; surgery
Abstract:
... The aim of this study was to assess the effect of topical tetracaine hydrochloride 0.5% on intraocular pressure (IOP) in ophthalmologically normal cats. Twenty domestic shorthair cats (40 eyes) were used in this study. Each cat was randomly allocated to one of two groups (treatment or control). Baseline IOP (T0) was measured in each cat, and then one drop of tetracaine hydrochloride 0.5% or artifi ...
DOI:
10.1177/1098612X211005901

89. Effect of urine‐specific gravity on performance of bacteriuria in predicting urine culture results

Author:
M. Torre; E. Furrow; J. D. Foster
Source:
journal of small animal practice 2022 v.63 no.4 pp. 286-292
ISSN:
0022-4510
Subject:
bacterial growth; cats; dogs; gravity; hematuria; medical records; microscopy; small animal practice; urinalysis; urine
Abstract:
... OBJECTIVE: To determine the effect of urine‐specific gravity (USG) on using microscopic evaluation of bacteriuria to predict urine culture results in dogs and cats. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We performed a retrospective medical record review of canine and feline patients that had a urinalysis and urine culture performed simultaneously. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value and negat ...
DOI:
10.1111/jsap.13456

90. Effects of dopamine, norepinephrine or phenylephrine on the prevention of hypotension in isoflurane-anesthetized cats administered vatinoxan or vatinoxan and dexmedetomidine

Author:
Kristi Kobluk; Bruno H. Pypendop
Source:
Veterinary anaesthesia and analgesia 2022 v.49 no.1 pp. 54-64
ISSN:
1467-2987
Subject:
adults; analgesia; anesthesia; blood gases; blood pressure; body temperature; cardiac output; dexmedetomidine; dopamine; heart rate; hypotension; isoflurane; males; norepinephrine; oxygen; phenylephrine; pulmonary artery
Abstract:
... To determine the dose of phenylephrine, norepinephrine and dopamine necessary to maintain mean arterial pressure (MAP) within 70–80 mmHg during administration of isoflurane, isoflurane and vatinoxan and isoflurane, vatinoxan and dexmedetomidine at three plasma concentrations.Randomized crossover experimental study.A group of five adult healthy neutered male cats.Instrumentation occurred during ane ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.vaa.2021.11.001

91. Efficacy and safety of Eradicat® feral cat baits in eastern Australia: population impacts of baiting programmes on feral cats and non-target mammals and birds [Erratum: January 2022, v.95(1), p.523-524]

Author:
Bronwyn A. Fancourt; Glen Harry; James Speed; Matthew N. Gentle
Source:
Journal of pest science 2022 v.95 no.1 pp. 505-522
ISSN:
1612-4758
Subject:
Trichosurus vulpecula; birds; cameras; cats; chemical residues; dogs; human health; landscapes; livestock; mortality; nontarget organisms; pests; possums; risk; wildlife; Queensland; Western Australia
Abstract:
... Reducing the damage caused by feral cats (Felis catus) to wildlife, livestock and human health is a key objective for many land managers and human health agencies globally. The lack of safe and efficacious lethal control tools in many regions, however, makes the control of feral cats and their impacts challenging. We performed a baiting trial in central Queensland to measure the efficacy and safet ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10340-021-01433-9

92. Epidemiological and diagnostic aspects of feline leishmaniasis with emphasis on Brazil: a narrative review

Author:
Luiz F. J. Nascimento; Tatyane M. Cirilo; Dharliton S. Gomes; Ana Carolina A. Gomes; Victor F. S. Lima; R. Scher; S. Jain; Ricardo T. Fujiwara; Silvio S. Dolabella
Source:
Parasitology research 2022 v.121 no.1 pp. 21-34
ISSN:
0932-0113
Subject:
Leishmania amazonensis; Leishmania braziliensis; Leishmania infantum; cats; disease control; epidemiology; immune response; leishmaniasis; parasites; parasitology; research; Brazil
Abstract:
... The leishmaniases are a group of diseases caused by the protozoan parasite belonging to the genus Leishmania. In the New World, although dogs are considered the main parasite reservoir, in the last two decades, several studies have confirmed the role of cats (Felis catus) in the epidemiology of the disease and feline leishmaniasis (FeL) is now considered to be an emerging disease. The present revi ...
DOI:
10.1007/s00436-021-07372-9

93. Epilepsy in British Shorthair cats in Sweden

Author:
Marianne Tenger; Sofie Van Meervenne; Katarina Varjonen; Anna Tidholm; Cecilia Rohdin
Source:
Journal of feline medicine and surgery 2022 v.24 no.6 pp. 550-557
ISSN:
1532-2750
Subject:
cats; epilepsy; medicine; phenotype; questionnaires; remission; surgery; telephones; Sweden
Abstract:
... The primary objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence of epileptic seizures and of presumed idiopathic epilepsy (PIE, describing epilepsy of unknown origin) in a cohort of British Shorthair (BSH) cats in Sweden. The secondary objective was to describe epileptic seizure characteristics and outcome for cats with PIE. Owners of BSH cats born between 2006 and 2016 and registered with S ...
DOI:
10.1177/1098612X211036795

94. Establishment of SYBR green I-based quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction for the rapid detection of a novel Chaphamaparvovirus in cats

Author:
Xunbi Liu; Shuyan Li; Xuan Liu; Run Wang; Xiangyu Xie; Haiqiang Wu; Yong Wang
Source:
3 Biotech 2022 v.12 no.4 pp. 91
ISSN:
2190-572X
Subject:
Feline parvovirus; cats; clinical examination; detection limit; genes; quantitative polymerase chain reaction; rapid methods; veterinary clinics; viruses
Abstract:
... Feline parvovirus causes infectious diseases, and Chaphamaparvovirus is a novel type of feline parvovirus. The present study aims to establish a method that can be used in clinical rapid detection of feline Chaphamaparvovirus (FeChPV), for facilitate the timely and effective diagnosis and treatment of sick animals and shorten the diagnosis time of clinical diseases. The experimental samples in thi ...
DOI:
10.1007/s13205-022-03150-1

95. Evaluating methods for controlling feral cats that minimise non‐target impacts at Taunton National Park (Scientific)

Author:
John Augusteyn; Barry Nolan
Source:
Ecological management & restoration 2022 v.23 no.1 pp. 43-52
ISSN:
1442-7001
Subject:
Corvidae; Onychogalea; administrative management; bycatch; cages; cameras; cats; national parks; nontarget organisms; raw meat
Abstract:
... Feral Cat (Felis catus) (cat) is a predator of the Bridled Nail‐Tailed Wallaby (BNTW) (Onychogalea frenata) living at Taunton National Park (Scientific) (Taunton). The aim of this study was to determine if traps and poison baits could be used to control feral cats without impacting non‐target species at Taunton. The techniques trialled included poison fresh meat baits and several types of traps pr ...
DOI:
10.1111/emr.12536

96. Evaluation of a human urine barbiturate test to screen for pentobarbital euthanasia of dogs and cats

Author:
Adam W. Stern; Manavi Muralidhar; Cynthia Cole
Source:
Journal of veterinary diagnostic investigation 2022 v.34 no.2 pp. 226-230
ISSN:
1943-4936
Subject:
death; dogs; euthanasia; humans; immunoaffinity chromatography; mass spectrometry; overdose; pentobarbital; urine
Abstract:
... Pentobarbital is used commonly to euthanize animals. Occasionally during a death investigation, it is necessary to determine whether a cat or dog was euthanized via pentobarbital overdose. Screening for the detection of barbiturates including pentobarbital can be performed using commercial immunochromatographic tests. We used a commercial immunochromatographic test for barbiturates in humans to sc ...
DOI:
10.1177/10406387211070539

97. Evaluation of a screw insertion landmark for a minimally invasive repair technique in induced bilateral sacroiliac luxation in feline cadavers

Author:
Cheol-kyu Han; Jinsu Kang; Haebeom Lee; Namsoo Kim; Suyoung Heo
Source:
Journal of feline medicine and surgery 2022 v.24 no.2 pp. 152-159
ISSN:
1532-2750
Subject:
cats; guidelines; ilium; medicine; surgery
Abstract:
... The aim of this study was to describe an alternative landmark for screw insertion into the body of the ilium with bilateral sacroiliac luxation in cats. Seven cat cadavers with artificially induced bilateral sacroiliac luxation were used. The screw insertion point was determined using the caudal iliac crest and cranial acetabular rim. These two points make the first guideline; a second guideline r ...
DOI:
10.1177/1098612X211010724

98. Evaluation of implementation of the primary, secondary and tertiary prevention measures of the Surveillance Program of Gestational and Congenital Toxoplasmosis in the city of Londrina‐PR

Author:
Aline Ticiani Pereira Paschoal; Juliana Correa Bernardes; André Luciano Nadal; Juliana Soares Vilas Boas; Ana Clécia dos Santos Silva; Thais Cabral Monica; Eloiza Teles Caldart; Fernanda Pinto‐Ferreira; Jaqueline Dario Capobiango; Italmar Teodorico Navarro; Regina Mitsuka‐Breganó
Source:
Transboundary and emerging diseases 2022 v.69 no.3 pp. 1449-1457
ISSN:
1865-1674
Subject:
cats; death; drug therapy; fetus; hospitals; monitoring; pregnancy; prenatal care; risk; toxoplasmosis
Abstract:
... Toxoplasmosis acquired during pregnancy is one that can lead to death or malformations of the foetus, and it is a complex disease to diagnose. The objective of the study was to evaluate the Surveillance Program of Gestational and Congenital Toxoplasmosis. To assess primary prevention, 424 pregnant women were interviewed regarding their knowledge of prevention measures in 2019. Secondary prevention ...
DOI:
10.1111/tbed.14111

99. Evaluation of iron, copper and zinc concentrations in commercial foods formulated for healthy cats

Author:
Stacie Summers; Jonathan Stockman; Jennifer A Larsen
Source:
Journal of feline medicine and surgery 2022 v.24 no.4 pp. 366-372
ISSN:
1532-2750
Subject:
adults; cats; copper; dried foods; food intake; iron; medicine; metabolizable energy; nutrient deficiencies; nutritional adequacy; proximate composition; raw foods; spectroscopy; surgery; zinc
Abstract:
... The aim of this study was to analyze iron, copper and zinc concentrations in commercial foods and compare among food formats (dry, canned, raw), foods marketed by age category (adult 1+ years and senior 7+ years) and foods intended for adult maintenance vs all life stages. In total, 112 commercial non-therapeutic food products marketed for healthy adult and senior cats were purchased in the USA. F ...
DOI:
10.1177/1098612X211026254

100. Evaluation of long-term effects of the gonadotrophin-releasing–hormone antagonist acyline on domestic-cat growth

Author:
Mariela Grisolia Romero; Cynthia Marchetti; Marcelo Priotto; Marcelo Rodríguez; Cristina Gobello; Paulina Furlan; Marcela Faya
Source:
Topics in companion animal medicine 2022 pp. 100680
ISSN:
1938-9736
Subject:
antagonists; body length; body weight; contraception; contraceptives; drugs; females; long term effects; males; medicine; pets; puberty; radiography; withers
Abstract:
... Acyline contraception has been described in cats, but few data are available on the drug's long-term effect on growth. The relevant data cover until puberty with no radiographic description. We investigated the radiographic parameters throughout bone growth in order to more completely determine the drug's safety. Thirteen male and 12 female cats were studied, with the kittens being randomly assign ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.tcam.2022.100680