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{"title":"Evaluation of the clinical course of immune-mediated polyneuropathy in cats after treatment with human intravenous immunoglobulins.","authors":"Annika Katharina Schmitz, Alexander Paul Sablotni Aguilera, Gesine Buhmann, Jana van Renen, Birgit Parzefall, Kaspar Matiasek, Lara Alexa Matiasek, Andrea Fischer","doi":"10.1177/1098612X261478277","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1098612X261478277","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Immune-mediated polyneuropathy (IMPN) manifests with generalised lower motor neuron (LMN) weakness and a remittent or relapsing clinical course. Evidence-based treatment recommendations for severely or chronically affected cats are limited. The objective of this study was to evaluate the clinical course and outcome of cats with IMPN after treatment with human intravenous immunoglobulins (hIVIg).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Medical records from two veterinary referral hospitals were reviewed (2018-2025) for cats with IMPN treated with hIVIg. Cats were treated with 1-2 g/kg hIVIg divided over 2-4 days (0.5 g/kg/day). Clinical information, diagnostic findings, treatment details, and short- and long-term follow-up were evaluated retrospectively. Follow-up information was obtained from medical records and owner communication. Minimum follow-up duration was 8 months (range 8-51; median 17). Clinical course (partial and complete recovery, relapses) was compared between cats with acute/recent onset (four cats) or chronic presentation (five cats).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of nine cats, eight exhibited clinical improvement after hIVIg administration, achieving ambulatory status (walking >5 steps) within a median of 4 days (range 2-8). One cat failed to respond to hIVIg but improved after subsequent prednisolone therapy. For the overall cohort, the median time to complete recovery was 20 days, while the median time to partial recovery was 14 days. Relapses occurred in four cats, but weakness was less severe, and all cats recovered again. The remaining five cats remained relapse-free.</p><p><strong>Conclusions and relevance: </strong>Human IVIg was well tolerated in this small cohort, and rapid clinical improvement was observed in most treated cats. These findings suggest that hIVIg may be considered as a treatment option in selected cats with IMPN, including those with acute and chronic presentations. Larger prospective studies, including comparison with no treatment or corticosteroids, are warranted to further assess its efficacy.</p>","PeriodicalId":15851,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"1098612X261478277"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148663711","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}

{"title":"Feline stress through owners' eyes: comparing perceptions in veterinary clinics with and without designated cat-only areas or hours.","authors":"Annie Baltz","doi":"10.1177/1098612X261468776","DOIUrl":"10.1177/1098612X261468776","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>ObjectivesThis study compared veterinary clinics with and without designated cat-only areas or hours across four domains: feline stress during visits, handling and restraint techniques, owner education on preventive care and common diseases, and overall client satisfaction.MethodsA cross-sectional questionnaire study was conducted across eight clinics in Greater Lisbon, Portugal (between November 2015 and January 2016). In total, 204 cat owners completed a 37-question survey evaluating clinic experience, feline stress, owner education and service quality. Respondents were divided based on whether their clinic offered feline-segregated areas or hours (n = 96) or not (n = 108). Data were analysed using χ² and Mann-Whitney U-tests (<i>P</i> <0.05), with effect sizes calculated via Cramér's V and rank-biserial correlation.ResultsOwners at non-segregated clinics reported greater difficulty removing cats from carriers (<i>P</i> = 0.034) and administering home medication (<i>P</i> = 0.040). Their cats were more frequently scruffed (18.4% vs 7.4%) or sedated (10.3% vs 2.5%; <i>P</i> = 0.046; Cramér's V = 0.24), with the presence of other species increasing perceived stress (<i>P</i> = 0.004; <i>r</i> = 0.21). Non-segregated clinic owners also received significantly less information regarding feline leukaemia virus (42.6% vs 17.7% uninformed; <i>P</i> <0.001), feline immunodeficiency virus (40.7% vs 15.6%; <i>P</i> <0.001), flea prevention (27.8% vs 7.3%; <i>P</i> <0.001) and deworming (21.3% vs 5.2%; <i>P</i> = 0.001). Satisfaction with staff and veterinarians was higher in the segregated group (<i>P</i> = 0.001 for both).Conclusions and relevanceClinics utilising designated cat-only spaces or hours demonstrated superior outcomes across all evaluated domains. These findings provide quantitative support for cat-friendly principles, suggesting that investing in species segregation, staff training and client education yields tangible improvements in animal welfare, client relationships and veterinary practice quality.</p>","PeriodicalId":15851,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"1098612X261468776"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148404854","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}

{"title":"EXPRESS: Echocardiographic prevalence and attachment-site patterns of left ventricular bands in cats.","authors":"Gregory Van den Noortgate, Yury Zablotski, Gerhard Wess","doi":"10.1177/1098612X261495725","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X261495725","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>ObjectivesTo determine the echocardiographic prevalence and attachment-site patterns of left ventricular bands (LVBs) in cats and assess whether LVB counts differed by sex, sedation status, or echocardiographic group.MethodsIn this prospective observational study, 200 cats undergoing complete transthoracic echocardiographic examination were evaluated for the presence, number, and attachment-site patterns of LVBs. LVBs were defined as discrete intracavitary linear structures connecting two myocardial structures within the left ventricle without insertion into the mitral valve leaflets. Each visible connection was classified according to predefined attachment-site categories. For the phenotype comparison, cats with normal LV wall thickness or focal insertion-site thickening (n = 89) were compared with cats with a hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) phenotype (n = 86).ResultsA total of 884 LVBs were identified. At least one LVB was detected in 199/200 cats, yielding an echocardiographic prevalence of 99.5%. The median number was 4 LVBs per cat (range 0-10). The most frequently observed attachment patterns involved the interventricular septum and papillary muscle or accessory papillary muscle-like structures. Overall, 51.9% of LVBs had at least one septal attachment, and 94.3% involved a papillary muscle or accessory papillary muscle-like structure. LVB counts did not differ by sex (P = 0.47), sedation status (P = 0.26), or between the normal/focal insertion-site thickening and HCM phenotype groups (P = 0.98).Conclusions and relevanceLeft ventricular bands were identified in nearly all cats examined and represent a common echocardiographic finding. Most involved septal and papillary muscle-related attachment sites. Sex and sedation status were not significantly associated with LVB number, and no significant difference was identified between the combined normal/focal insertion-site thickening group and the HCM phenotype group. These findings provide a reference framework for the echocardiographic recognition and classification of LVBs in cats under clinical imaging conditions.</p>","PeriodicalId":15851,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"1098612X261495725"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149069134","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}

{"title":"EXPRESS: Modified transcanal perendoscopic myringotomy and septotomy technique for cats with otitis media - a retrospective study of 38 cats.","authors":"Bas Nicolaas Wetzels, Emile Pickee, Maartje Passon, Erik Den Hertog, Gert Ter Haar","doi":"10.1177/1098612X261495714","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X261495714","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>ObjectivesThis study solely aims to describe a convenient minimally invasive technique for access to the ventromedial compartment of the middle ear in cats with polypoid or non-polypoid otitis media.MethodsPatients' records were retrospectively retrieved from cats with otic symptoms. Cats were included based on the presence of fluid/soft tissue within the tympanic cavity on CT imaging, abnormal tympanic membranes on oto-endoscopy and/or abnormal auditory tube openings upon nasopharyngoscopy.ResultsA total of 38 cats with uni- or bilateral bulla effusion and endoscopic abnormalities were included and 43 ears were treated. On CT, all treated ears had effusion of both dorsolateral and ventromedial compartments. Otoscopy revealed an abnormal tympanic membrane in 93% (discoloration in 28%, bulging in 28%, rupture in 16% and a protruding polyp in 21%). On normograde nasopharyngoscopy, the ipsilateral auditory tube was visibly open in 81% and partly or completely obstructed with discharge or polypous material in 19%. A transcanal perendoscopic myringotomy and septotomy using a 1-mm rigid Frazier suction tube was performed in all cases. During treatment, inflammation of the mucosal lining in the bulla was seen in all ears, with intracavital polyp formation in 33%, which was subsequently perendoscopically debrided. All cats were treated with a 7-day course of doxycycline and a tapering course of prednisolone. No procedure-related complications were seen intra- or postoperatively to discharge.Conclusion and relevanceTranscanal perendoscopic myringotomy and septotomy in cats is a rapid, minimally invasive and apparently safe technique which allows access to both compartments of the feline middle ear. Short- and long-term outcome have to be evaluated in future research.</p>","PeriodicalId":15851,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"1098612X261495714"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149069190","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}

{"title":"EXPRESS: Surgical management of type I atresia ani using Heineke-Mikulicz-like anoplasty: a case series of eleven kittens (2022-2025).","authors":"Luna Berlemont, Laura Bondonny, Josephine Massinon, Guillaume Chanoit, Mathieu Taroni, François-Xavier Ferrand","doi":"10.1177/1098612X261495299","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X261495299","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Case series summary: </strong>Type I atresia ani is rare in cats and there is limited published data on the surgical management and prognosis of this condition in feline patients. Appropriate surgical planning requires thorough examination of the rectum, anus, and perineum to accurately diagnose atresia ani and rule out the presence of a rectovaginal or rectourethral fistula. Type I atresia may be treated with balloon dilatation or bougienage but recurrence may occur and several procedures may be required before complete resolution of the stenosis. The objective of this retrospective case series was to describe, for the first time, the clinical application and postoperative outcomes of a Heineke-Mikulicz-like anoplasty technique in kittens with type I atresia ani. The surgical technique was adapted from the Heineke-Mikulicz anoplasty technique described in people.</p><p><strong>Relevance and novel information: </strong>Eleven cats with a mean age of 12.3 weeks (8-20 weeks) were included in this study. Heineke-Mikulicz-like anoplasty was performed in all cases without intraoperative complications. Major postoperative complications occurred in one case (1/11, 9%), with wound dehiscence two days after surgery. However, complete healing was achieved following revision surgery. At long-term follow-up over 13.6 months (6-24 months) no recurrence was reported in 11/11 (100%) cases. While permanent fecal incontinence was reported in 1/11 (9%) cat, long-term outcomes were excellent in 9/11 (81%) cats.These data suggest that Heineke-Mikulicz-like anoplasty is appropriate for the management of type I atresia ani in cats.</p>","PeriodicalId":15851,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"1098612X261495299"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149038721","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}

{"title":"EXPRESS: Meningiomas in four cats with pseudocystic fluid accumulation including one microcystic meningioma.","authors":"Alexandre Bitoun, Clémence Berthomé, Hadrien Frankar, Sabrina Fert, Laurent Cauzinille","doi":"10.1177/1098612X261494688","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X261494688","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Case series summaryFour cats were presented with progressive prosencephalic signs. An extraaxial mass associated with a pseudocystic component was identified in each case on MRI and pseudocystic meningiomas were suspected. The appearance of the fluid accumulation in Case 1 was more suggestive of an actual cyst, whereas the crescent shaped fluid accumulation was more compatible with subdural fluid accumulation in Cases 2,3 and 4. All cases underwent mass removal through craniotomy and were discharged from the hospital.The meningiomas were classified as fibrous in case 1,2 and 4, and as microcystic in case 3. The fluid analysis in Case 4 revealed a protein rich fluid with neoplastic meningeal cells. Histology of the wall surrounding the fluid in case 4 revealed tumoral meningothelial cells lined against dura mater, without epithelial lining.All cats improved neurologically after surgical removal of the tumour. Follow-up MRI in cases 2 and 3 performed 6 months post operatively identified focal thickening of the meninges in the two cases (2 and 3).Relevance and novel informationThis case series describes four cats with brain meningiomas associated with a pseudocystic component of unknown origin. Including one microcystic meningioma which has not been previously reported in the veterinary literature. The pseudocyst didn't seem to affect the clinical outcomes and postoperative MRI for these four cats.</p>","PeriodicalId":15851,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"1098612X261494688"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-09-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149038668","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}

{"title":"EXPRESS: Undenatured type II collagen enhances mobility in cats: a randomized placebo controlled cross over field study.","authors":"Claudia Piemontese, Marzia Stabile, Caterina Vicenti, Laura Fracassi, Luca Lacitignola, Elena Garcia-Pedraza, Giulia Tesse, Antonio Crovace, Francesco Staffieri","doi":"10.1177/1098612X261494397","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X261494397","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the effects of a complementary feed containing undenatured type II collagen on mobility and degenerative joint disease (DJD)-associated pain in client-owned cats with mild to moderate DJD. Methods This prospective, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, cross-over clinical study (coded 3361) included twenty cats (13 females, 7 males; mean age 8.7± 3.5 years; mean weight 4.8 ± 0.8 Kg). After Ethical Committee approval (n. 01/2021/DETO) and written informed consent, cats underwent physical and radiographic examination. Cats with confirmed DJD and no significant comorbidities were randomized to receive either undenatured type II collagen or placebo chews once daily for 12 weeks, followed by a six-week washout period and crossover to the alternate treatment. Client-specific outcome measurements (CSOM), the short form of the Feline Musculoskeletal Pain Index (FMPI-sf) and quality of life (QoL) assessments were completed at baseline, 6 weeks and 12 weeks. Results Fourteen cats completed all study visits. Cats receiving undenatured type II collagen showed significant reductions in absolute CSOM and FMPI-sf scores at 6 and 12 weeks compared to baseline (P=0.006 and P=0.009, respectively), reflecting improved mobility and reduced musculoskeletal discomfort. QoL scores improved significantly (P=0.002). After 12 weeks, percentage variation in CSOM and FMPI-sf scores had a higher reduction in the collagen group than placebo (-27% and -30% vs +0.4% and +40%). Furthermore, 57% of cats in the supplemented group achieved a clinically meaningful reduction in CSOM (≥ 2 points) after 12 weeks, compared with 28% in the placebo group. Conclusions and relevance Daily supplementation with undenatured type II collagen improved caregiver-reported mobility and reduced DJD-associated pain in cats with mild to moderate DJD, supporting its potential role as a complementary feed for feline musculoskeletal health.</p>","PeriodicalId":15851,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"1098612X261494397"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-09-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149030430","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}

{"title":"EXPRESS: Pull-out strength of cannulated compression headless screws and cortical screws in the feline sacrum.","authors":"Matthias Kornmayer, Jana Klement, Yury Zablotski, Christoph Thorwaechter, Josef Wieser","doi":"10.1177/1098612X261494395","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X261494395","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>The aim of this study was to compare the pull-out strength of cannulated compression headless screws (CCHSs) of two different lengths with that of cortical screws in the feline sacrum.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this experimental study, 30 cadavers of adult Domestic Shorthair cats were randomly assigned to three groups: single 2.4 mm cortical screws engaging 60 % of the sacral width (CS 60, n = 10), 2.5 mm CCHSs engaging 60 % of the sacral width (CCHSs 60, n = 10), and 2.5 mm CCHSs engaging 40 % of the sacral width (CCHS 40, n = 10). Screws were inserted into feline sacra and tested for pull-out strength using a universal testing machine at a constant displacement rate of 0.2 mm / sec up to 20 mm. Peak pull-out force (PPF), displacement at PPF and stiffness were calculated from the load-displacement curves and compared among groups using Fisher's ANOVA and the Welch test. Post-hoc pairwise comparisons were performed using Student's t-tests and the Games-Howell test. Statistical significance was set at p ≤ 0.05.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Pairwise comparison of PPF showed significant differences between the CS 60 and CCHS 60 groups (p = 0.05) and between the CS 60 and CCHS 40 groups (p = 0.05). No significant difference was detected between the CCHS 60 and CCHS 40 groups (p = 0.98). For displacement at PPF and stiffness, no significant differences were identified in the pairwise comparison.</p><p><strong>Conclusion and relevance: </strong>Fully threaded cortical screws provide greater holding strength than partially threaded CCHSs in cadaveric feline sacra. In addition, a single short CCHS offers holding strength comparable to that of a CCHS of the conventionally recommended length.</p>","PeriodicalId":15851,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"1098612X261494395"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-09-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149030755","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}

{"title":"EXPRESS: EFFECTS OF INTRAMUSCULAR AND INTRANASAL ADMINISTRATION OF MEDETOMIDINE ON SEDATION AND SOME CARDIOPULMONARY VARIABLES IN HEALTHY CATS.","authors":"Marti Sarra Ferrer, Sarah Faucher, Caroline Didier, Mathieu Giry, Stijn Schauvliege, Patrick Verwaerde, Géraldine Jourdan","doi":"10.1177/1098612X261493783","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X261493783","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>ObjectivesTo compare the sedative and cardiopulmonary effects following either intranasal (IN) or intramuscular (IM) administration of medetomidine in healthy male cats undergoing neuter procedure.MethodsA total of 26 client-owned healthy cats, aged 7 - 60 months, weighing 4 [3-6] kg (median [min-max]) presented for neutering were included in this blinded, randomized, prospective clinical study. The cats were randomly assigned in two groups to receive medetomidine (40 µg/kg) by IN (16 cats) or IM (10 cats) routes. Sedation was scored during premedication (just before and 10, 15, 20 minutes after medetomidine administration) and during recovery (at the moment of orotracheal extubation, 1 and 2 hours after) with a simple descriptive scale (SDSS) ranging from 0 (no sedation) to 3 (maximum sedation) and a composite scale (CSS) ranging from 0 (no sedation) to 19 (maximum sedation). Heart rate (HR), respiratory frequency (RR), non-invasive arterial blood pressure (NIBP) and haemoglobin oxygen saturation (SpO2) were recorded at the same time points as sedation was assessed.ResultsSedation scores significantly increased for both groups at all time points after medetomidine administration. However, cats in the IM group achieved a higher maximal sedation score and earlier than cats in the IN group (CSSmax 16 [13-17] at TCSSmax 18 [10-20] min versus 14 [9-17] at 20 [15-20] min respectively). HR significantly decreased in both groups after medetomidine administration, but decrease was less pronounced and shorter in IN group. Regarding adverse effects, sneezing, swallowing and vomiting were significantly increased immediately after IN administration.Conclusions and relevanceIN medetomidine (40 µg/kg) can be an alternative, non-invasive route to IM administration for premedicating healthy cats before general anaesthesia for neutering. IN medetomidine premedication produced sufficient sedation with a slower onset and shorter duration but less cardiovascular effects compared to IM in cats.</p>","PeriodicalId":15851,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"1098612X261493783"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-09-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149017122","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}

{"title":"EXPRESS: Detection of Mycoplasma species and respiratory pathogens in cats with rhinitis and healthy cats.","authors":"Julia Deveci, Katharina Kerner, Elisabeth Müller, Yury Zablotski, Bianka Sibylle Schulz","doi":"10.1177/1098612X261491898","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612X261491898","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To investigate the prevalence of Mycoplasma spp. in cats with rhinitis compared to healthy cats and to evaluate factors associated with detection.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A total of 46 cats with rhinitis and 37 asymptomatic controls were prospectively enrolled. Nasal swabs were collected, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays for Mycoplasma spp., Mycoplasma felis, feline herpesvirus (FHV), feline calicivirus (FCV), Bordetella bronchiseptica (B. bronchiseptica) and Chlamydia spp. were performed. All Mycoplasma spp.-positive samples underwent sequencing for species identification.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>PCR analysis revealed a significantly higher prevalence of Mycoplasma spp. in cats with rhinitis compared to healthy controls (28.3% vs 5.4%; p = 0.037). Mycoplasma felis was detected in 21.7% of rhinitis cases but in none of the controls (p = 0.017).FHV was significantly more prevalent in cats with rhinitis (39.1% vs 8.1%; p = 0.027). In addition, detection of FHV was significantly associated with detection of Mycoplasma spp. and M. felis within the rhinitis group. FCV (17.4% vs 5.4%; p = 0.352) and Chlamydia spp. (4.3% vs 0%; p = 0.481) did not differ between groups. B. bronchiseptica was not detected in either group.</p><p><strong>Conclusions and relevance: </strong>The findings support an association between Mycoplasma detection, particularly M. felis, and feline rhinitis, suggesting clinical relevance of these organisms in feline upper respiratory tract disease. The observed association between Mycoplasma detection and FHV suggests potential viral-bacterial interactions in the pathogenesis of feline upper respiratory tract disease.</p>","PeriodicalId":15851,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"1098612X261491898"},"PeriodicalIF":2.6,"publicationDate":"2026-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148990245","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}