Daisy is sending her best wishes
Daisy 3 months after feline I-131 therapyDaisy is sending her very best wishes to all of you!! She is doing so well!! She has gained over a pound since her treatment in May!! I have my loving girl who is … Read More
Elizabeth: 1 year after treatment for thyroid carcinoma causing hyperthyroidism
Elizabeth’s was referred to us for I-131 therapy for the treatment of thyroid carcinoma causing hyperthyroidism. Her hyperthyroidism caused her to loose weight and drink excessively. Elizabeth, along with her owner’s, came all the way from Northern California.Elizabeth cozy in … Read More
Prevalence of Disorders Recorded in Cats Attending Primary-Care Veterinary Practices in England
O’Neill D.G., Church D.B., Mcgreevy P.D., et al. Vet J, 2014. Improved understanding of absolute and relative prevalence values for common feline disorders could support clinicians when listing differential diagnoses and also assist prioritisation of breeding, research and health … Read More
Feline Hyperthyroidism Reported in Primary-Care Veterinary Practices in England: Prevalence, Associated Factors and Spatial Distribution
Stephens M.J., Neill D.G., Church D.B., et al. Vet Rec, 2014. Feline hyperthyroidism is a commonly diagnosed endocrinopathy that can have a substantial deleterious impact on the welfare of affected cats. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence, associated … Read More
The Effect of Chinese Rhubarb, Rheum Officinale, with and without Benazepril on the Progression of Naturally Occurring Chronic Kidney Disease in Cats
Hanzlicek A.S., Roof C.J., Sanderson M.W., et al. J Vet Intern Med, 2014. 28(4): p.1221-8. BACKGROUND: Renal fibrosis is common in progressive kidney disease. Transforming growth factors beta (TGF-beta) are important mediators of all types of fibrosis, including … Read More
The Pharmacokinetics of Methimazole in a Novel Lipophilic Formulation Administered Transdermally to Healthy Cats
Hill K.E., Gieseg M.A., Bridges J., et al. N Z Vet J, 2014. 62(4): p.208-13. AIM: To determine the pharmacokinetics of a novel lipophilic formulation of transdermal methimazole compared to oral carbimazole. METHODS: Healthy cats received 5 mg … Read More
Nutrition of Aging Cats
Laflamme D. and Gunn-Moore D. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract, 2014. 44(4): p.761-774. At least one-third of cats seen by veterinarians are mature, defined as 7 years of age or older, and approximately 13% of cats … Read More
Dietary Management of Feline Endocrine Disease
Peterson M.E. and Eirmann L. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract, 2014. 44(4): p.775-788. When treating cats with endocrine disease, most veterinarians concentrate on medical or surgical treatments that can be used to manage or cure the … Read More
Pharmacokinetics of Total Thyroxine after Repeated Oral Administration of Levothyroxine Solution and Its Clinical Efficacy in Hypothyroid Dogs
Van Dijl I.C., Le Traon G., Van De Meulengraaf B.D., et al. J Vet Intern Med, 2014. 28(4): p.1229-34. BACKGROUND: Oral levothyroxine (l-T4 ) supplementation is commonly used to treat hypothyroid dogs. OBJECTIVES: Investigate the plasma profile and … Read More
Effect on Renal Function of Restoration of Euthyroidism in Hyperthyroid Cats with Iatrogenic Hypothyroidism
Williams T.L., Elliott J. and Syme H.M. J Vet Intern Med, 2014. 28(4): p.1251-5. BACKGROUND: Iatrogenic hypothyroidism is associated with an increased incidence of azotemia after treatment of hyperthyroidism, and decreased survival time in azotemic hyperthyroid cats. HYPOTHESIS: … Read More