Practical relevance: Skull trauma in cats, which includes fractures of the mandible and maxilla, as well as temporomandibular joint (TMJ) conditions, is frequently encountered in general practice. Clinical approach: Head trauma requires immediate attention and the initial approach should be focused ...

Case summary: A 1-year-old male neutered mixed breed cat presented with a 2 month history of inability to fully open the mouth when yawning and decreased ability to prehend food. Physical examination revealed severe bilaterally symmetrical masticatory muscle atrophy, a restricted vertical...

The aim of this study was to describe a case of inflammatory polyp in the middle ear of a cat and its surgical resolution through avulsion and mass traction after lateral approach. A female feline, two year old, was admitted at the Hospital Veterinário Professor Sylvio Barbosa Cardoso, presenting...

The objective of this study was to investigate the possibility of obtaining high-resolution multiplanar computed tomography (CT) imaging of the cranial arterial circulation of the cat (Felis catus), the rete mirabile, and components of the skull, utilizing preserved cat specimens with an arterial...

Understanding of orbital and periorbital anatomy is critical to the diagnosis and therapy of orbital disorders. Twenty-six cat heads were obtained from the dissecting room in the Discipline of Veterinary Sciences, College of Public Health and Veterinary Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville,...

Practical relevance: Feline trauma is commonly seen in general practice and frequently involves damage to the head. Clinical challenges: While craniofacial injuries following trauma vary widely in severity, affected cats can often be severely compromised in terms of their neurological, respiratory...

Tooth resorption is the most common dental disease in cats and can be a source of oral pain. The current clinical gold standard for diagnosis includes a combination of oral exam and dental radiography, however early lesions are not always detected. Computed tomography (CT) of the skull, including...

In internal medicine of domestic cats, imaging modalities, such as radiography and, in the last decade, computed tomography (CT) are widely used. The aim of this study was to perform a critical analysis of the radiographic and tomographic contribution in assessing the respiratory tract of feline...

A 6-year-old spayed female Turkish Angora cat presented with sneezing, nasal discharge, and decreased appetite lasting for 21 days. Skull radiography revealed slightly increased density of soft tissue in the left nasal cavity. Computed tomography (CT) scan revealed an extensive mass with nasal...

Case summary: A 14-year-old Siamese neutered male cat was evaluated for anorexia and a left periorbital mass. Skull radiographic findings showed a well-defined lesion resembling new compact bone formation without destruction. A subtotal orbitectomy was indicated. The tumor was removed intact with a ...