A5058717608- Education, Psychology, and Social Research
- Animal Virus Infections Studies
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- Virus-based gene therapy research
- Human-Animal Interaction Studies
- Veterinary Oncology Research
- Veterinary Medicine and Surgery
- Tumors and Oncological Cases
- Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
- Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments
- Veterinary Orthopedics and Neurology
- Pediatric Hepatobiliary Diseases and Treatments
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Microbial infections and disease research
- Infectious Diseases and Mycology
- Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
- Animal Behavior and Welfare Studies
- Eastern European Communism and Reforms
- Historical and Cultural Studies of Poland
- Religious, Philosophical, and Educational Studies
- European Cultural and National Identity
- Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery
- Linguistics and Discourse Analysis
- Veterinary Equine Medical Research
- Linguistic and Sociocultural Studies
Colorado State University
2020-2024
University of Veterinary Sciences Brno
2018-2024
University of Edinburgh
2019-2024
Roslin Institute
2019-2024
University of Veterinary Science
2022
Gastrointestinal eosinophilic sclerosing fibroplasia (GESF) in cats presents as mass(es) associated with the gastrointestinal tract, mesentery, and abdominal lymph nodes.
Background: Cats are globally popular pets and pedigree cats increasingly prevalent, with brachycephalic breeds being the most registered breeds. How owners decide upon acquire their is poorly understood. Moreover, there growing concerns about health welfare of (BC) dogs recent studies raising awareness problems in BC cats. Methods: An online survey investigated owners' motivations, perceptions behaviours prior to, during following acquisition non-pedigree (NP), extreme (BC; i.e., Persian...
Abstract Persian cats are a popular cat breed worldwide, and especially in the US, Europe Asia. This study aimed to describe demography, common disorders mortality Persians under general practice veterinary care 2013 UK. The population of 285,547 overall included 3235 (1.1%) Persians. Mean adult bodyweight was 3.9 kg (SD 0.9) median age 7.0 years (IQR 3.3–11.6). At least one disorder recorded 2099 (64.9%) most specific were haircoat (411, 12.7%), periodontal disease (365, 11.3%), overgrown...
Abstract The prevalence of anatomical‐based subtypes feline congenital extrahepatic portosystemic shunts (EHPSS) has not been completely elucidated. goal this study was to use CT angiography create an nomenclature system for EHPSS. Additionally, subjective portal perfusion scores were generated determine if intrinsic vein development associated with different shunt conformations or patient age at the time CT. SVSTS and VIRIES list services used recruit cases. Data collected included DOB,...
The objectives of this study were to explore owner perception the causes increased vocalisation in cats diagnosed with cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) and consider what impact may have on cat’s household. Owners CDS that presented invited complete an online survey. survey consisted 28 questions including signalment, its medical history, pertaining owner’s motivated their cat´s vocalisation. This was determined by looking at behaviour when vocalising, where it if stopped interacted it,...
The Feline coronavirus (FCoV) can cause a fatal disease, the Infectious Peritonitis. Persistent shedders represent most important source of infection. role host in FCoV fecal shedding is unknown. objective this study was to develop gene markers and test their associations with patterns. Fecal samples were taken from 57 cats 12 breeds on day 0 after 2, 4 months. Variation persistent and/or high-intensity no observed. Thirteen immunity-related genes selected as functional positional/functional...
Feline gastrointestinal eosinophilic sclerosing fibroplasia is a recently described disease in cats that presents as masses are associated with the tract and abdominal lymph nodes, often localised near pylorus or ileocaecocolic junction. seen predominantly middle-aged cats, Ragdoll being overrepresented. Clinical signs chronic, typically including weight loss, hyporexia vomiting. Bloodwork abnormalities most frequently documented feline eosinophilia, anaemia hypoalbuminaemia. The diagnosis...
Objectives This study used an owner-directed online questionnaire to collect data regarding their food and water provision for pet cats. The survey was conducted in 2019. Methods anonymous 30-question available via vetprofessionals.com . Results A total of 1172 cat owners fully completed the questionnaire. respondents each owned a median two cats (range 1–6). They reported being most strongly motivated feed particular ration because palatability, observed and/or expected health benefits, or...
Mycobacterium bovis is a re-emerging zoonosis; it was diagnosed in five Abyssinian cats breeding cattery Italy. The infection entered the with an imported kitten (cat A); had suspected bite wound on its leg that been treated at veterinary clinic Kiev, Ukraine, which probably where became infected M. bovis. When arrived Italy, there were four cattery; adult female, her two kittens and from Russia. These all healthy, no outdoor access. All developed tuberculous interstitial pneumonia; cat A...
Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) remains a major diagnostic and treatment challenge in feline medicine. An ineffective immune response is an important component of FIP pathophysiology; hence with stimulant such as Polyprenyl Immunostimulant™ (PI), which enhances cell-mediated immunity by upregulating the innate via Toll-like receptors, rational approach. Records cats treated PI orally for over 365 days were retrospectively studied. Of these (n = 174), records obtained n 103 appropriate...
Objectives This study compared Doppler and oscillometric (PetMAP+) devices (with or without proprietary optimisations) for the non-invasive measurement of blood pressure in conscious cats. Methods Twenty-three cats were enrolled; however, five excluded as fewer than measurements obtained each assessment. All according to American College Veterinary Internal Medicine consensus guidelines. Oscillometric device modes A B operated manufacturer’s used alternately first device. Results Systolic...
Mycobacterial infections are a major concern in veterinary medicine because of the difficulty achieving an etiological diagnosis, challenges and concerns treatment, potential zoonotic risk.
(1) Background: The aim of this study was to find the prevalence feline hip dysplasia (HD), patellar luxation and lumbosacral transitional vertebra (LTV) in pedigree cats Czech Republic. (2) Methods: 107 at least 10 months old were recruited prospectively Small Animal Clinic University Veterinary Pharmaceutical Sciences Brno, CZ, between April 2019 July 2020. (3) Results: joint all 46.7%, which 78% had bilateral dysplasia. HD mainly from mild (grade 1) moderate 2); however, 6.1% joints...
Feline coronavirus (FCoV) is a complex pathogen causing feline infectious peritonitis (FIP). Host genetics represents factor contributing to the pathogenesis of disease. Differential susceptibility various breeds FIP was reported with controversial results. The objective this study compare genetic diversity different on panel candidate genes potentially affecting FCoV infection. One hundred thirteen cats six were genotyped sixteen genes. SNP allelic/haplotype frequencies calculated; pairwise...
Respiratory problems in cats have a multifactorial character. Therapy without the detection of pathogen is often ineffective. Our study was therefore focused on important feline respiratory bacterial pathogens such as Mycoplasma felis, Chlamydia felis and Bordetella bronchiseptica viral Felid alphaherpesvirus-1 calicivirus. The goal this to map occurrence these cat populations Czech Republic with aim introducing rapid highly sensitive methods into routine diagnostics provide consulting...
Effective immunotherapeutic agents for use in cats are needed to aid the management of intractable viral diseases, including feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) infection. The objectives this study were compare two different immune stimulants antiviral activity cats: (1) TLR 2/6-activating compound polyprenyl immunostimulant; (PI) and (2) liposome Toll-like receptor 3/9 agonist complexes (LTCs) determine relative abilities stimulate induction type I (IFN-α, IFN-β) II (IFN-γ) interferon...
Objectives The aim of the present study was to establish incidence dystocia in pedigree cat breeds and investigate mortality rates kittens up age 12 weeks. Methods A retrospective conducted that utilised convenience sampling. Registered breeders from 29 countries whose cats had given birth within a single year (2019) were asked complete an online questionnaire. This is third series over 30 years have assessed changes birth-related statistics breeds. Results Data collected 448 on 853 litters,...
The aim of this study is to describe the ultrasonographic features feline gastrointestinal eosinophilic sclerosing fibroplasia (FGESF) before histological diagnosis and during follow-up after surgical excision and/or medical treatment. This multicentric retrospective case series includes records cats diagnosed histologically, which had an ultrasound a minimum one at least 4 weeks Thirty were included in study. average age was 4.9 years (IQR 3.3-9.3 years). In 25 cases, mass affected system,...
Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) stimulation can be used as a test of thyroid function and pituitary thyrotropin (thyroid-stimulating hormone, TSH) reserve, but optimal testing protocols in cats are unreported. We randomly divided 6 healthy young adult into 3 groups 2 administered different intravenous doses TRH (0.01, 0.05, 0.1 mg/kg) at weekly intervals our crossover study. Serum TSH thyroxine (T4) concentrations were measured using chemiluminescent immunoassay before, 30 60 min after,...
A sixteen-week-old female Akita-inu puppy was presented for investigation of acute vomiting, diarrhoea, and abdominal distension. Abdominal ultrasound revealed a single congenital right-sided intrahepatic portosystemic shunt pylorogastric intussusception, which spontaneously resolved during the next three days after initial examination. Owners elected euthanasia due to clinical deterioration patient that reflected in development signs associated with liver insufficiency, guarded prognosis...
Objective Afibrinogenaemic haemorrhage was previously reported in a Maine Coon cat. Two littermates subsequently died from surgical non‐haemostasis, suggesting hereditable coagulopathy. Methods We prospectively recruited cats which were: a) Coons with pathological (group 1, n=8), b) healthy familial relatives of group 1 2, n=13) and c) unrelated to groups 2 3, n=12). Coagulation tests: prothrombin time, activated partial thromboplastin time thrombin clotting (TCT) were performed on citrated...