This study aimed to compare acute phase proteins in cats undergoing ovariohysterectomy (OHE) by median celiotomy or left flank laparotomy approach. Nineteen native intact queens were used. Cats were randomly divided into four groups for midline (Test, n=5 and control, n=5) and left flank (Test, n=5 ...

Objective: To compare postoperative pain, duration of surgery, and duration of anesthesia for 3 methods of ovariectomy in cats: (1) conventional ventral median open approach (Midline), (2) right flank approach (Flank), and (3) median 2-portal laparoscopic procedure (Lap). Study Design: Randomized,...

An 18-month-old domestic short hair male castrated cat presented with a history of fever of unknown origin of 1-year duration. Abdominal ultrasound revealed a mixed echogenicity mass. Cytological examination of the fluid obtained through fine needle aspiration was consistent with a retroperitoneal...

An 8.5-year-old intact female lion (Panthera leo) with a history of vomiting, lethargy, and anorexia was referred to our institution. On physical examination, the lion weighed 180 kg and had a rectal temperature of 40°C. Blood analysis showed mild neutrophilic leukocytosis, and abdominal...

A 1.6-year-old male neutered domestic shorthair cat was presented after a road traffic accident with lethargy, anorexia, abdominal pain and inability to jump. On physical examination, a space-occupying lesion in the left flank was detected. Investigations demonstrated a cavitated fluid-filled...

Ten cross-bred cows aged 3-7 years were presented with the history of anorexia, depression, cessation of defecation and colic signs. Clinically all the animals were dull with varying degrees of abdominal distension. Per-rectal examination revealed empty rectum and presence of sausage-shaped firm...

A case of surgical resolution of type I or "sliding" hiatal hernia is reported. A seven-month-old kitten was presented because of abdominal discomfort, accelerated breathing after eating and chronic vomiting. The clinical examination was unremarkable. Thoracic radiographs and gastroscopy led to the ...

The safety and efficacy of local anaesthesia for ovariectomy were tested using 15 female cats. Surgery was performed by bilateral laparotomy in the flank after administration of 5 mg/kg of 0.2% acepromazine and infiltration of the surgical site with 2% lidocaine at a maximum dose of 7 mg/kg....

A Foley catheter was used for urinary withdrawal in 10 adult, crossbred, clinically healthy male cats through a median celiotomy extending to the right flank through the subcutaneous tissue. During the first 24 h, the urocultures were sterile. Staphylococcus aureus appeared on the third day and...