Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, Volume 26, Issue 4, April 2024. Practical relevance:Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are widely used and are effective for the management of pain in cats. These Guidelines will support veterinarians in decision-making around prescribing NSAIDs in situations of chronic pain, to minimise adverse effects and optimise pain management. Information is provided on mechanism of action, indications for use, screening prior to prescription, use in the presence of comorbidities, monitoring of efficacy, and avoidance and management of adverse effects.C ..read more

Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, Volume 26, Issue 3, March 2024. ObjectivesSystemic arterial hypertension is a common occurrence and can have serious adverse consequences in cats. Therefore, measuring blood pressure is very important. There are many indirect blood pressure measurement devices available. This study compared Doppler, oscillometric (petMAP Graphic II, SunTech Vet20, the Cardell Insight-X0000) and high-definition oscillometry devices for the non-invasive measurement of blood pressure in conscious cats.MethodsIn this prospective study, blood pressure was measured in 32 cats ..read more

Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, Volume 26, Issue 3, March 2024. ObjectivesThis study aimed to determine the impact of acute stress on tear production in companion cats to provide a basis for minimizing stress-inducing stimuli during ophthalmic evaluations.MethodsA total of 24 healthy owned cats (12 males, 12 females) of mixed breed, aged 8 months to 7 years, with no history of ocular diseases, were selected for the study. The cats were housed in individual cages under controlled conditions for 6 days. The Schirmer tear test-1 (STT-1) was performed in the morning (between 9:00 am and 11 ..read more

Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, Volume 26, Issue 3, March 2024. ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to compare the analgesic efficacy and the effect on physiological variables and behavior of the use of tramadol, methadone and morphine as preoperative analgesia in healthy cats undergoing elective ovariohysterectomy.MethodsCats undergoing ovariohysterectomy were randomly assigned to receive one of the following premedication treatments intramuscularly: methadone (0.2 mg/kg; n = 10); morphine (0.2 mg/kg; n = 10); or tramadol (3 mg/kg; n = 10). Induction of anesthesia was done with propof ..read more

Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, Volume 26, Issue 3, March 2024. ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to describe the clinical and diagnostic findings and outcome of cats with bicavitary effusion presenting to a referral centre.MethodsMedical records of cats presenting with bicavitary effusion were identified and their history, physical examination findings, clinicopathological data, diagnostic imaging findings, aetiology of bicavitary effusions (cardiac disease, neoplasia, infectious disease, sterile inflammatory disease, severe hypoalbuminaemia, trauma, coagulopathy or ‘open’ if no def ..read more

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Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, Volume 26, Issue 3, March 2024. ObjectivesThis research seeks to identify an existing policy stream around the establishment of a veterinarian–client–patient relationship (VCPR) through telemedicine to provide evidence of, and advance policy alternatives for, states and countries looking to allow this practice responsibly. This is seen as an important step for access to veterinary care, particularly for cats.MethodsThe multiple streams policy framework requires identification of a centering event, problem stream, policy stream and politics stream in orde ..read more

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Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, Volume 26, Issue 2, February 2024. ObjectivesThe aim of the study was to assess long-term ciclosporin oral solution compliance in cats treated for feline atopic skin syndrome (FASS).MethodsA survey was sent by email to 114 owners who had administered ciclosporin oral solution to their cats for FASS.ResultsIn total, 42 owners completed the survey. The population was composed of 30 domestic shorthair cats and 12 pure breeds. There were 20 males and 22 females, and the median age was 5.5 years. Ciclosporin oral solution was administered directly into the mo ..read more