The most common pancreatic diseases in cats are pancreatitis and exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI). Non-invasive methods, such as serological quantification of feline pancreatic lipase immunoreactivity (fPLI), are often used in the diagnosis of pancreatitis. Previous studies have compared...
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Törner, K.; Staudacher, M.; Tress, U.; Weber, C. N.; Stadler, C.; Grassinger, J. M.; Müller, E.; Aupperle-Lellbach, H.
Publisher
Elsevier Ltd, Oxford, UK
Citation
Journal of Comparative Pathology, 2020, 174, pp 63-72
Practical relevance:Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most common feline endocrine disorders. It has been shown by several studies that DM in cats frequently coexists with pancreatitis. Clinical challenges:It has not been definitively established what the exact pathogenetic association between...
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Xenoulis, P. G.; Fracassi, F.
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Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, USA
Citation
Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 2022, 24, 7, pp 651-661
Amylin is a pancreatic hormone cosecreted along with insulin and involved in pancreatic amyloidosis and β-cell apoptosis in diabetic cats and humans. Amylin is usually elevated in early stages of type 2 diabetes but recently was found to be increased in acute and chronic pancreatitis in humans....
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Jotha-Mattos, L.; Vieira, A. B.; Castelo, M. da S. M.; Queiroz, A. S. de M.; Souza, H. J. M. de; Alencar, N. X. de; Lima, L. M. T. R.
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Elsevier Inc, New York, USA
Citation
Domestic Animal Endocrinology, 2021, 74,
This issue presents 19 papers that focused on the exciting changes in Feline Medicine. Topics includes: understanding the nutritional needs of healthy cats and those with diet-sensitive conditions; assessing nutritional requirements and current intake; feeding cats for optimal mental and behavioral ...
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Saunders, An Imprint of Elsevier, Philadelphia, USA
Citation
Veterinary Clinics of North America, Small Animal Practice, 2020, 50, 5, pp 905-1181
Background: Serum feline pancreatic lipase immunoreactivity (fPL) commonly is used in the assessment of sick cats suspected to have pancreatitis but its diagnostic utility is debated. Objectives: To evaluate the diagnostic utility of the Spec fPL test and selected serum biochemistry tests in the...
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Lee, C.; Kathrani, A.; Maddison, J.
Publisher
Wiley, Boston, USA
Citation
Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 2020, 34, 4, pp 1406-1412
Objectives: Pancreatitis is a frequent disease in cats for which the ante-mortem diagnosis remains challenging. Feline pancreatic lipase immunoreactivity (fPLI) has been reported to have a high sensitivity for the diagnosis of pancreatitis. The aim of this study was to compare the rapid in-house...
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Schnauss, F.; Hanisch, F.; Burgener, I. A.
Publisher
Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks, USA
Citation
Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 2019, 21, 8, pp 700-707
A 14-year-old spayed long-haired mixed breed cat underwent forelimb amputation to treat a synovial sarcoma of the right forelimb. The cat was in good condition for 2 days postsurgery but suddenly became anorexic, and her general condition deteriorated. Blood tests showed leukopenia (1,790/μl) with...
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Itamoto, T.; Nemoto, Y.; Itoh, H.; Sunahara, H.; Horikirizono, H.; Iseri, T.; Itamoto, K.; Tani, K.; Nakaichi, M.
Publisher
Japanese Society of Veterinary Anesthesia & Surgery, Tokyo, Japan
Citation
Japanese Journal of Veterinary Anesthesia & Surgery, 2021, 52, 2, pp 31-35
OBJECTIVES OF THE PRESENTATION: Upon completion, participant will be able to gauge the risk of pancreatitis in cats. Upon completion, participant will be able to list causes/risk factors of feline pancreatitis. Upon completion, participant will be able to differentiate between serum lipase activity ...
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North American Veterinary Community (NAVC), Orlando, USA
Citation
North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) Veterinary Meeting & Expo (VMX 2020), Orlando, Florida, USA. Small animal & exotics - Book 1 & Book 2. Proceedings, 2020, pp 312-314
A 7 yr old female neutered domestic shorthair was presented with a 2 mo history of lethargy and hyporexia progressing to anorexia. Initial diagnostics indicated pancreatitis with secondary hepatic lipidosis. Supportive care, including the placement of an esophageal feeding tube, was initiated. The...
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Fulton, E.; Hammond, G.; Marchesi, F.; Perez, M. H.; Ridyard, A. E.
Publisher
American Animal Hospital Association, Denver, USA
Citation
Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association, 2022, 58, 4, pp 207-212
Feline pancreatitis is a challenge to diagnose and no previously published study has described the CT characteristics of the pancreatic duct (PD) in cats. The current prospective analytical study was performed to identify and describe the CT characteristics of the PD in normal cats and to compare...
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Park JaeYoon; Bugbee, A.; Ajay Sharma; Secrest, S.
Publisher
Wiley, Boston, USA
Citation
Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound, 2020, 61, 3, pp 255-260