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Partial weight reduction protocols in cats lead to better weight outcomes, compared with complete protocols, in cats with obesity

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German, A.J., Woods-Lee, G.R.T., Biourge, V. and Flanagan, J. | Frontiers in Veterinary Science | June 2023
The aim of this non-randomised observational cohort study was to compare outcomes in cats undergoing complete versus partial weight reduction protocols…

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Evaluation of primary wound healing and potential complications after perioperative infiltration with lidocaine without adrenaline in surgical incisions in dogs and cats

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Herlofson, E.A.G., Tavola, F., Engdahl, K.S. and Bergström, A.F. | Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica | June 2023
The aim of this randomised, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study was to evaluate the effect on primary wound healing of preoperative infiltration of local anaesthesia with lidocaine…

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Commonly diagnosed disorders in domestic cats in the UK and their associations with sex and age

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O’Neill, D.G., Gunn-Moore, D., Sorrell, S., McAuslan, H., Church, D.B., Pegram, C. and Brodbelt, D.C. | Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery | February 2023
The aim of this retrospective cohort study was to report the prevalence of common disorders in cats under primary care in the UK over a one-year period, and to explore their associations with sex and age…

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Comparison of growth in neutered Domestic Shorthair kittens with growth in sexually-intact cats

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Salt, C., Butterwick, R.F., Henzel, K.S. and German, A.J. | PLOS One | March 2023
This aim of this study was to compare the growth patterns of healthy kittens, neutered during growth, with growth standards created for sexually-intact kittens…

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Antibiotic therapy in dogs and cats in general practise in the United Kingdom before referral

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del Solar Bravo, R.E., Sharman, M.J., Raj, J. and Scudder, C. | Journal of Small Animal Practice | April 2023
The aim of this retrospective study was to assess the prescription of antibiotics in general practice in the United Kingdom before referral to Oncology and Internal Medicine departments for the condition the patient was referred for…

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The impact of vegan diets on indicators of health in dogs and cats: A systematic review

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Domínguez-Oliva, A., Mota-Rojas, D., Semendric, I. and Whittaker, A.L. | Veterinary Sciences | January 2023
The purpose of this systematic review was to formally assess the published evidence relating to the health impact of feeding vegan diets to dogs and cats…

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Happy cats: stress in cats and their carers associated with outpatient visits to the clinic

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Caney, S.M., Robinson, N.J., Gunn-Moore, D.A. and Dean, R.S. | Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery | November 2022
The aim of this survey study was to explore owners’ experiences of stress, both for themselves and their cat, during visits to the veterinary clinic, and to assess owners’ perceptions of the facilities and resources within the clinic to reduce stress in cats…

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