The objectives of the current study were to compare the use of a single bilateral intratesticular injection of 2 different volumes of glycerol 70% (0.5 and 1.0 mL) as a method of chemical sterilization and the application of 2 surgical procedures (orchiectomy and vasoligation). Animals were...

The cats are a species that causes problems for human health due to their high prolificacy, as well as irreversible damage to endemic fauna as they are natural hunters. Strategies such as shelters, surgical sterilization and chemical sterilization are used to control feline overpopulation. However, ...

This survey evaluated mombin leaves (Spondias mombin L.) decoction efficiency as an antiseptic during post-surgery period on cats submitted to orchiectomy and ovariosalpingohisterectomy. For this purpose, 45 castrated mongrels cats were divided into three groups, the first group as a positive...

Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare the effects of butorphanol and buprenorphine, as part of a multimodal analgesic protocol, on recovery and analgesia in cats undergoing orchiectomy. Methods: In a prospective, randomized, blind clinical trial, 47 adult male cats were randomly assigned ...

High dose medetomidine 0.13 mg/kg can be used for semen collection in cats with variable results in terms of quantity and quality. Therefore, a variation in terms of distribution and elimination among patients has been hypothesised. The aim of the study was to characterise the pharmacokinetics of...

The purpose of this study was to assess postoperative pain from elective ovariohysterectomy or orchiectomy surgery in 66 felines (41 females and 25 males), using the UNESP-Botucatu multidimensional pain scale with emphasis on subscale 1 and 2. The analgesic protocol used included meloxicam 0.05...

Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) is a common problem in cats. The objectives of the study were to determine the prevalence, clinical signs, and causes of FLUTD and the risk factors for FLUTD. The medical records of 3486 cats visiting Chiang Mai University Small Animal Veterinary Teaching...

In veterinary clinical education, students perform surgery under guided supervision. This study aimed to determine if students' perception of how well they understood verbal guidance could be improved by using a laser pointer during feline castration. It was assumed that a teacher's use of a laser...

Objective: To evaluate the effects of demeanor on validated pain assessment scales. Study design: Prospective, blind, clinical trial. Animal population: Thirty three adult domestic cats scheduled for orchiectomy. Methods: Cats were assessed for pain pre (baseline) and 1, 2, 4 hours postoperatively...

Feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV) and feline leukaemia virus (FeLV) are among the most common infectious diseases of cats and have a global impact on the health of domestic cats. Both viruses belong to the Retroviridae family and like other members of this family they are associated with lifelong ...