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{"title":"Exposure of urine of domestic cats to different substrates: impact on urine specific gravity.","authors":"Ana Paula Prueza de Almeida Luna Alves, Leandro Zuccolotto Crivellenti, Sofia Borin-Crivellenti, Suzana Akemi Tsuruta, Lucas Vinicius Ribeiro de Sousa, Vinicius Souza Mendes, Yury Carantino Costa Andrade","doi":"10.1177/1098612X251314710","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1098612X251314710","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>ObjectivesUrine specific gravity (USG) is a crucial indicator of renal function and is integral in the monitoring of renal disease progression. Although USG is a readily quantifiable parameter, the process of urine collection in cats can induce stress. Utilizing both hydrophobic and non-hydrophobic substrates in litter trays may reduce this stress and enhance owner compliance with urine collection protocols. This study investigated changes in USG as a result of exposing urine to different substrates over different time periods. A second objective was to assess the impact of other urine parameters, including microhematuria, proteinuria, pyuria, glycosuria, crystalluria and cylindruria, on USG within the context of the substrates used.MethodsA total of 34 cat urine samples were exposed to different substrates (a hydrophobic substrate, waterproof sand and aquarium gravel). Urine absorption and USG values were evaluated 10, 30, 60 and 120 mins after exposure.ResultsThe use of aquarium gravel as a substrate was deemed unsuitable because it absorbed the urine samples, thereby hindering sequential evaluations. In contrast, the hydrophobic substrate (Kit4Cat) showed no significant influence on USG. The non-absorbent waterproof sand (Fantastic Sand) significantly increased the USG values of cat urine during exposure periods of 60 mins and 120 mins.Conclusions and relevanceThe hydrophobic substrate used in this study did not interfere with USG monitoring for up to 120 mins.</p>","PeriodicalId":15851,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery","volume":"27 7","pages":"1098612X251314710"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12228917/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144567514","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Quantification of defecation frequency in cats with and without chronic kidney disease.","authors":"Zachary M George, Jessica M Quimby, Sarah Jones, Katelyn B Brusach, Adam J Rudinsky","doi":"10.1177/1098612X251348011","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1098612X251348011","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>ObjectivesThe purpose of this study was to objectively measure defecation frequency in cats with and without chronic kidney disease (CKD). Cats with CKD are at higher risk for presenting with constipation. It was hypothesized that cats with CKD would defecate less frequently than healthy cats.MethodsA prospective observational study was conducted of healthy cats (n = 9) and cats with CKD (n = 9). Serum biochemistry, complete blood count, total thyroxine measurement, urinalysis and blood pressure measurement were performed in all cats to confirm their health status. The Petivity Smart Litter Box Monitor System was utilized to collect real-time defecation data. Data were collected via the Petivity app for 30 days, during which medical management and husbandry remained consistent. A Mann-Whitney U-test was performed to compare the total number of days without defecation between CKD cats and healthy cats over 14, 21 and 30 days.ResultsCats with CKD had significantly more total days without defecation than healthy cats over 14 days (<i>P</i> = 0.001), 21 days (<i>P</i> = 0.0004) and 30 days (<i>P</i> = 0.0003). The median total days without defecation over 14, 21 and 30 days was 5 (range 1-8), 7 (range 3-9) and 10 (range 5-13), respectively, for cats with CKD, compared with 0 (range 0-4), 2 (range 0-4) and 2 (range 0-7) for healthy cats. Cats with CKD had a lower mean number of defecation events per day over the 30-day study period (0.86 ± 0.22 defecations/study day) compared with the healthy cats (1.07 ± 0.13 defecations/study day) (<i>P</i> = 0.02).Conclusions and relevanceCats with CKD defecate less frequently than healthy cats. The use of litter box monitors could allow for earlier interventions and therapies, possibly preventing episodes of overt constipation.</p>","PeriodicalId":15851,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery","volume":"27 7","pages":"1098612X251348011"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12276494/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144659369","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Tensile strength testing in feline skin with different sizes of nylon suture material: a biomechanical in vitro study.","authors":"Diana Joos, Tomasz Bartkowiak, Hubert Jopek, Pavel Slunsky","doi":"10.1177/1098612X251349707","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1098612X251349707","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>ObjectivesThis in vitro study aimed to evaluate the failure loads and failure types of sutured feline skin samples using different sizes of nylon (polyamide 6/6.6) suture material.MethodsA total of 88 skin samples from the lateral thorax and abdomen of 11 cadaveric cats were harvested using an hourglass-shaped template. In total, 80 samples from 10 cats were bisected and sutured with three simple interrupted sutures using randomly assigned nylon suture sizes (2-0, 3-0, 4-0 and 5-0 USP). Control samples remained intact. Uniaxial tensile tests were performed using a universal testing machine. Failure load and failure type were recorded and analysed. Failure mechanisms were classified as either suture material failure or tissue failure, with tissue failure defined as linear tears perpendicular to the suture line at the penetration site.ResultsSuture size significantly influenced failure load. No significant reduction in force was observed between 2-0 and 3-0 (<i>P</i> = 0.089), but all other pairwise comparisons showed significant differences (<i>P</i> <0.05). Load to failure decreased by 25.7% between 3-0 and 4-0, and by 40.0% between 4-0 and 5-0. Suture failure rates increased as suture size decreased, with failure occurring in 4/20 samples for 3-0, 17/20 samples for 4-0 and all samples for 5-0. A strong correlation was found between suture failure and suture size (<i>r</i> = 1.000 and <i>P</i> <0.001, Spearman's rank correlation), indicating a higher risk of breakage with smaller suture diameters. All 2-0 sutures failed because of tissue rupture.Conclusions and relevanceNylon 2-0 and 3-0 provided sufficient mechanical stability. Nylon 4-0 exhibited a high risk of suture breakage but may be suitable for thin-skinned areas with tension-relieving measures. Nylon 5-0 showed an unacceptably high failure rate and is not recommended for feline skin closure. Evidence-based suture selection guidelines could improve feline surgical outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":15851,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery","volume":"27 7","pages":"1098612X251349707"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12276484/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144659370","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Electrochemotherapy is effective in the treatment of early-stage feline cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.","authors":"Merianna Foo, Aliisa Peura, Yan Shong Toh, Irina Gramer","doi":"10.1177/1098612X251347152","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1098612X251347152","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>ObjectivesFeline cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC) is a malignant tumour arising from squamous epithelium and accounts for 15% of all skin tumours, commonly involving the nasal planum, pinnae and eyelids. Electrochemotherapy (ECT) combines the application of short high-voltage electric pulses with intravenous or intralesional administration of cytotoxic agents to enhance the efficacy of chemotherapy. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of ECT with intravenously administered bleomycin in the treatment of different stages of cSCC (T1-T4).MethodsA total of 23 cats with cSCC located on the nasal planum (19/23), lip (1/23), eyelid (1/23), metacarpal pad (1/23) and temporal region (1/23) were included in this retrospective study. Cats were excluded if they did not have a histological or cytological diagnosis of cSCC or if records were incomplete. All cats were treated following a standard protocol with intravenous bleomycin before electroporation of cSCC lesions. Cats were staged according to the World Health Organization staging system: T1 (10/23), T2 (4/23), T3 (1/23) and T4 (8/23). Data on treatment adverse effects and response were collected.ResultsThe median follow-up after initial treatment was 136 days (range 7-1763). Common adverse effects were local effects in 13/23 cats consisting of erythema, desquamation (dry/moist), ulceration and crusting. Complete response (CR) was achieved in 65.3% of cases, partial response in 13%, stable disease in 8.7% and progressive disease in 13%. Eight cats received a second ECT treatment, with 4/8 cats achieving CR after the second treatment. The overall response rate was 78.3%. The recurrence rate was 26.7%, with a disease-free interval of 466 days.Conclusions and relevanceECT is effective in treating T1 and T2 cSCC and can be considered a relevant treatment alternative for these cases.</p>","PeriodicalId":15851,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery","volume":"27 7","pages":"1098612X251347152"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12277677/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144674952","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Cervical ventroflexion in cats: 86 cases (2003-2024).","authors":"Athina Karpozilou, Alberta De Stefani, Theofanis Liatis","doi":"10.1177/1098612X251348328","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1098612X251348328","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to characterise cervical ventroflexion in cats, investigate which diseases are associated with its occurrence and evaluate treatment outcome.MethodsThis retrospective, two-centre study spans the period from 2003 to 2024. The inclusion criteria consisted of complete medical records, presence of cervical ventroflexion, baseline clinicopathological testing and a diagnosis. A descriptive statistical analysis was performed for all cats. Univariable and multivariable analyses were used to compare the feline hypokalaemic myopathy (FHM) group vs all other diagnoses.ResultsA total of 86 cats met the inclusion criteria. The most common diagnoses associated with cervical ventroflexion were FHM (42/86, 48.8%), hyperthyroidism (10/86, 11.6%), thiamine deficiency (9/86, 10.5%), immune-mediated polyneuropathy (6/86, 7%), cervical ischaemic myelopathy (5/86, 5.8%), acquired myasthenia gravis (3/86, 3.5%) and feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) meningoencephalomyelitis (3/86, 3.5%). Absence of additional neurological deficits (<i>P</i> = 0.020) was significantly associated with a diagnosis of FHM, whereas lateralisation of neurological signs (<i>P</i> = 0.004) was negatively associated with FHM. In most of the cats (65/86, 75.6%) that received treatment depending on the diagnosis, cervical ventroflexion had been reversible upon discharge.Conclusions and relevanceCervical ventroflexion is a neurological sign associated with either FHM when present as the sole sign, or another diagnosis when accompanied by additional neurological signs. It is usually reversible with treatment. This information may further assist clinicians in decision-making, especially when time or financial constraints exist.</p>","PeriodicalId":15851,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery","volume":"27 7","pages":"1098612X251348328"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12290266/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144682700","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Quantitative assessment of mucosal fibrosis and its correlation with disease severity and outcome in cats with chronic enteropathy.","authors":"Nicole Dausend, Evan J Cosgrove, Paula R Giaretta, Philip H Kass, Valerie Freiche, Sina Marsilio","doi":"10.1177/1098612X251338174","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1098612X251338174","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>ObjectivesThis study aimed to develop a quantitative scoring method for the evaluation of mucosal fibrosis (MF) and assess its correlation with World Small Animal Veterinary Association scores, clinical abnormalities, disease severity, diagnosis and outcome in cats with lymphoplasmacytic enteritis (LPE) or low-grade intestinal T-cell lymphoma (LGITL).MethodsFormalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded small intestinal biopsy specimens from 13 cats with LPE and 14 cats with LGITL were included. MF was quantitatively measured in three separate areas (villi, apical crypts [ACs] and basal crypts) using an image processing program. The fractional fibrotic area (%FFA) was calculated based on the mean fibrosis scores in five representative fields. MF was also scored by a single board-certified pathologist on sequential slides stained with either hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) or Masson's trichrome (MT) on a four-point scale in the areas described above. Statistical analysis was performed to assess the correlation between clinical and pathological variables, diagnosis and outcome.ResultsThe %FFA scores correlated well with fibrosis scores on MT stains (<i>r</i> = 0.52, <i>P</i> = 0.01) but did not correlate with H&E stains (<i>r</i> = 0.29, <i>P</i> = 0.14). The %FFA in the villi and AC area was negatively correlated with a modified Feline Chronic Enteropathy Activity Index in cats with LGITL (<i>r</i> = -0.57, <i>P</i> = 0.04). A histopathologic diagnosis of LPE showed a weak correlation with MF in the AC area (<i>r</i> = 0.38, <i>P</i> = 0.05). The survival time of cats with chronic enteropathy (CE) was weakly negatively correlated with MF (<i>r</i> = -0.38, <i>P</i> = 0.05).Conclusions and relevanceMF is more effectively assessed using MT staining compared with H&E staining alone. Increased MF in the AC region may indicate a diagnosis of LPE. Although increased MF did not correlate with increased disease activity, it appears to be a negative prognostic factor for survival in cats with CE.</p>","PeriodicalId":15851,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery","volume":"27 7","pages":"1098612X251338174"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12290242/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144682702","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Presumptive intramedullary intervertebral disc extrusion in 12 cats: clinical presentation, MRI findings, treatment and outcome.","authors":"Thomas Heaselgrave, Luisa De Risio, Elisabet Domínguez, Elena Scarpante, Thomas Mignan, Emili Alcoverro, Simone Spinillo, Alexandra Ferreira, Francesca Samarani, Pablo Espinosa, Giulia Cagnotti, Lluís Sánchez","doi":"10.1177/1098612X251349712","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1098612X251349712","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>ObjectivesThis study aimed to describe the clinical characteristics, MRI findings, treatment and outcome in cats presumptively diagnosed with intramedullary intervertebral disc extrusions.MethodsA retrospective review was conducted of medical records and MRI data from cats presumptively diagnosed with intramedullary intervertebral disc extrusions. Long-term outcome (⩾6 months) was assessed through medical records, questionnaires completed by the owners or both.ResultsA total of 12 cats met the inclusion criteria. All presented with peracute or acute clinical signs, with nine having confirmed (n = 3) or possible (n = 6) external trauma based on history, physical examination or MRI findings. Seven cats were ambulatory and five were non-ambulatory. Eight cats presented with urinary incontinence; none exhibited faecal incontinence. Neuroanatomical localisation included the T3-L3 (n = 7) and L4-S3 (n = 5) spinal cord segments. MRI showed an intramedullary intervertebral disc extrusion at the following sites: T12-T13 (n = 1), T13-L1 (n = 1), L1-L2 (n = 2), L2-L3 (n = 2), L4-L5 (n = 3) and L5-L6 (n = 3). All cats underwent treatment and were discharged after a median hospitalisation time of 4 days (range 3-14). All non-ambulatory cats with available follow-up information (4/5) regained ambulation by the time of the short-term (<6 weeks) or long-term (⩾6 months) assessment. Moreover, all cats either retained or regained urinary continence by the time of discharge, the short-term (<6 weeks) or the long-term (⩾6 months) assessment. Overall, nine cats achieved a successful outcome and were considered functional pets at the short-term (<6 weeks) and/or long-term (⩾6 months) follow-up. Two cats were lost to follow-up, and one cat had perceived persistent generalised discomfort.Conclusions and relevanceMost cats presumptively diagnosed with an intramedullary intervertebral disc extrusion showed a favourable outcome with treatment in this study. This condition should be considered in cats presenting with peracute or acute signs of T3-L3 or L4-S3 spinal cord dysfunction, especially if there is a history or indication of trauma.</p>","PeriodicalId":15851,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery","volume":"27 7","pages":"1098612X251349712"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12290249/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144682701","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Percutaneous cholecystostomy drain placement in cats: feasibility and safety of an ultrasound- and fluoroscopy-guided method.","authors":"Jasmin Ordobazari, Charlotte Pfeiffer, Adriano Wang Leandro, Ina Quadflieg, Holger A Volk, Georga T Karbe","doi":"10.1177/1098612X251336702","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1098612X251336702","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>ObjectivesThe aim of the present study was to evaluate the feasibility and safety of percutaneous ultrasound- and fluoroscopy-guided cholecystostomy drain placement.MethodsAn experimental cadaveric study was conducted on 16 cat cadavers weighing between 2.5 and 6.4 kg. Two drain systems were tested for percutaneous ultrasound- and fluoroscopy-guided placement: the nephrostomy component of a subcutaneous urethral bypass system (SUB-nephrostomy drain) and a paediatric percutaneous access set (paediatric-nephrostomy drain). Ultrasound-guided cholecystocentesis was performed via the 8th-12th intercostal space. Using a Seldinger technique, a guidewire was advanced into the gallbladder over which the drains were then passed under fluoroscopic control. Protocol modification was required mid experiment. Gallbladders were filled via catheterisation of the common bile duct before cholecystocentesis. After fluoroscopy-confirmed cholecystostomy drain placement, CT scans were performed to assess drain position, iatrogenic organ injuries and leakage. Leak pressure testing was performed followed by anatomic dissection. Organ injuries were recorded and classified as minor, moderate or severe.ResultsSUB-nephrostomy drain placement was performed in 15 cats and placement into the gallbladder was feasible in two: one was passed before and one after technique modification. Paediatric-nephrostomy drain placement was tested in one cat. The gallbladder could not accommodate the drain size, placement was not feasible and the device was not further tested. A CT scan of the two cats with drain placement showed a moderate amount of free peritoneal contrast, no pleural space penetration and one liver injury. Leakage occurred at a pressure of 4.5 cm H₂O. For all drains, injuries recorded during anatomic dissection were to the liver, pleural space and gallbladder. The majority of injuries were classified as minor.Conclusions and relevancePercutaneous placement of cholecystostomy drains was not feasible with the method and devices tested. Further studies are needed to investigate alternative techniques in cats.</p>","PeriodicalId":15851,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery","volume":"27 7","pages":"1098612X251336702"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12227865/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144553739","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Physical rehabilitation of cats: 1. Common conditions benefiting from physiotherapy.","authors":"Mary Ellen Goldberg","doi":"10.1177/1098612X251334558","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1098612X251334558","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Practical relevance: </strong>Physical rehabilitation (physiotherapy) involves restoring a patient's movement and function following an injury, illness or trauma. It can be used for acute and chronic conditions and, in some cases, the techniques are used as a preventive treatment. Some therapies can also provide pain relief, which can be especially helpful when analgesic drugs are contraindicated in a patient. In recent years, there has been increasing interest in the application of physiotherapy to small animals, and while physical rehabilitation has traditionally been used more commonly for canine than feline patients, as cats can benefit just as much as dogs, this trend is changing. A multidisciplinary team is involved and identifying when a cat is painful and prioritizing therapies accordingly is crucial.</p><p><strong>Clinical challenges: </strong>Cats are typically not accustomed to regular handling or restraint and tend to become uninterested and frustrated quickly, which means they are often perceived as poor candidates for physiotherapy referral. As well as a cat's temperament, there are physical factors that may limit or exclude particular therapies; for instance, a cat's level of cardiovascular health. There can also be much variation with the success of different therapies - what works well in one individual might have no effect in another.</p><p><strong>Aims: </strong>This article, the first in a two-part series, discusses the most common painful conditions in cats that can benefit from physical rehabilitation, as well as the importance of prioritizing the type of therapy depending on the individual patient. Part 2 discusses individual therapies and exercises for physical rehabilitation.</p>","PeriodicalId":15851,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery","volume":"27 7","pages":"1098612X251334558"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12227867/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144553740","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of feline personality on pain assessment with two validated behaviour-based scales.","authors":"Ana Cadariu, Chiara Adami","doi":"10.1177/1098612X251349718","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1098612X251349718","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to determine whether feline personality would affect the scores obtained with the Glasgow Feline Composite Measure Pain Scale (CMPS-Feline) and the Feline Grimace Scale (FGS), as well as the mechanical thresholds (MTs), both pre- and postoperatively.MethodsCats scheduled for elective neutering were included in the study. After at least 12 h of acclimatisation, the cats' personalities were classified, based on the Feline-ality Assessment, as either 'independent' or 'social', always by the same investigator. Then, a second independent investigator assigned FGS and CMPS-Feline scores and measured the MTs with a mechanical algometer before (baseline) and after elective surgical neutering. Either a <i>t</i>-test or Mann-Whitney statistics, depending on data distribution, was used to compare continuous variables between independent and social cats.ResultsA total of 29 cats undergoing either orchiectomy or ovariectomy were included in the study. Of them, 14 were classified as independent and 15 as social. Preoperatively, the independent cats had higher CMPS-Feline (2.8 ± 1.6; <i>P</i> = 0.014) and FGS (0, range 2-1; <i>P</i> = 0.025) scores than the social cats (1.3 ± 1.2 and 0, range 0-0, respectively). Postoperatively, CMPS-Feline (<i>P</i> = 0.011) and FGS (<i>P</i> = 0.009) scores were higher in the independent cats (3, range 3-5 and 2, range 1-3, respectively) than in the social cats (2, range 1-3 and 1, range 0-1, respectively). MTs did not differ between personality groups either preoperatively or postoperatively. Within personality groups, there were no differences between pre- and postoperative study variables.Conclusions and relevanceFeline personality affects the reliability of both the CMPS-Feline and FGS. This should be considered when these scales are used to assess perioperative pain in clinical cats and to titrate analgesic drugs to effect.</p>","PeriodicalId":15851,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery","volume":"27 7","pages":"1098612X251349718"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144731602","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"农林科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}