Background: Calcium disorders are common in small animals, but few studies have investigated the etiology of ionized hypercalcemia and hypocalcemia in large populations. This study aimed to determine the incidence of ionized calcium disorders in dogs and cats treated at a tertiary referral clinic...
Author(s)
Coady, M.; Fletcher, D. J.; Goggs, R.
Publisher
Frontiers Media S.A., Lausanne, Switzerland
Citation
Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2019, 6, August, pp 276
Background: Diuresis following relief of urethral obstruction is a potentially life-threatening complication of feline urethral obstruction. Evidence regarding the incidence of post-obstructive diuresis (POD) in cats is scarce. Establishing historical, physical examination, and initial...
Author(s)
Muller, K. M.; Burkitt-Creedon, J. M.; Epstein, S. E.
Publisher
Frontiers Media S.A., Lausanne, Switzerland
Citation
Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2022, 8, April,
A 6-mo-old, intact male, domestic shorthair cat was referred with a history of poor growth, reluctance to move, and deformation of the nasal profile. The kitten had been fed a diet composed almost exclusively of a complementary pet food and tuna, which was similar to an all-meat diet. We detected...
Author(s)
Zambarbieri, J.; Fusi, E.; Bassi, J.; Scarpa, P.
Publisher
Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, USA
Citation
Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation, 2023, 35, 2, pp 163-167
Primary hypoparathyroidism is an exceptional disease responsible for the absence or insufficiency of parathyroid hormone production, resulting in severe hypocalcemia associated with persistent hyperphosphatemia. The present case describes the management of a 2.5 years old neutered female British...
Author(s)
Baut, M. le; Foulex, P.; Riz, F. da; Maurey, C.; Jondeau, C.; Chahory, S.
Publisher
Elsevier Masson, Issy-les Moulineaux Cedex, France
Citation
Revue Vétérinaire Clinique, 2021, 56, 3, pp 147-155
Objectives: The aim of this study was to describe the characteristics of cases of feline dystocia presenting to a university emergency service. Methods: The medical records of queens presenting for dystocia between January 2009 and September 2020 were reviewed. Data collected included queen...
Author(s)
Bailin, H. G.; Thomas, L.; Levy, N. A.
Publisher
Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, USA
Citation
Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 2021, 24, 4, pp 344-350
A 10 yr old female spayed domestic shorthair was referred for an 11mo history of persistent total hypercalcemia and elevated ionized calcium with intermittent episodes of lethargy, vomiting, and diarrhea with a history of recurrent urinary tract infections and intermittently elevated kidney values. ...
Publisher
American Animal Hospital Association, Denver, USA
Citation
Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association, 2023, 59, 1, pp 32-35
Objective: To report perioperative characteristics, complications, histopathologic diagnosis and outcome in cats undergoing surgical treatment for primary hyperparathyroidism (PHPT). Study design: Multi-institutional, retrospective case series. Animals: Thirty-two client-owned cats. Methods:...
Author(s)
Ameet Singh; Giuffrida, M. A.; Thomson, C. B.; Baum, J.; Kramek, B.; Liptak, J. M.; Hyndman, P.; Ringwood, B.; Smeak, D.; Ham, K.; Berg, J.; Thieman-Mankin, K.; Blois, S. L.; Boston, S. E.
Publisher
Wiley, Boston, USA
Citation
Veterinary Surgery, 2019, 48, 3, pp 367-374
Case summary: A 3.5-year-old domestic shorthair cat presented with a 6 month history of weight loss and polyphagia. Clinical examination revealed a markedly reduced body condition score (2/9) and a quiet demeanour. Laboratory abnormalities comprised a mild non-regenerative anaemia, stress...
Author(s)
Barker, E. N.; Holdsworth, A. S.; Hibbert, A.; Brown, P. J.; Hayward, N. J.
Publisher
Sage Publications Ltd, London, UK
Citation
Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports, 2019, 5, 2, pp 5-2055116919861248
Enemas are used frequently in veterinary practice. Many of the ingredients can be absorbed rectally and thus phosphate-containing enemas can lead to life-threatening hypocalcaemia due to the formation of precipitates, especially when administered to cats or small dogs. Clinical signs of a phosphate ...
Author(s)
Billau, E.; Jahrig, R. A.; Peppier, C.; Muller, E. S.
Publisher
Schlütersche Verlagsgesellschaft GmbH & Co. KG, Hannover, Germany
Citation
Praktische Tierarzt, 2023, 104, 5, pp 444-451
Background: Organophosphates and carbamates are important sources of intoxication for humans and animals. However, large-scale studies of these intoxications in cats are unavailable. Methods: The medical records of 39 cats presented to a veterinary teaching hospital with acute organophosphate or...
Author(s)
Klainbart, S.; Grabarnik, M.; Kelmer, E.; Chai, O.; Cuneah, O.; Segev, G.; Aroch, I.
Publisher
Wiley, Chichester, UK
Citation
Veterinary Record, 2022, 191, 1,