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{"title":"Total hip replacement in a cat with contralateral pelvic limb amputation.","authors":"Alexandros Bourbos, Francesco Piana, Sorrel Judith Langley-Hobbs","doi":"10.1177/20551169241232297","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/20551169241232297","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Case summary: </strong>A 10-year-old male neutered domestic shorthair cat, which had previously had its contralateral pelvic limb amputated, was treated for coxofemoral degenerative joint disease (DJD) with a total hip replacement. The long-term outcome was favourable and no complications were recorded. Interestingly, the contralateral coxofemoral joint left at the time of the previous amputation developed DJD and became a source of pain for the cat and was subsequently excised.</p><p><strong>Relevance and novel information: </strong>This case report shows that total hip replacement is a viable option in cats with coxofemoral DJD and a contralateral limb amputation. Retained joints in amputated limbs may develop osteoarthritis and be a source of pain for a cat.</p>","PeriodicalId":36588,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports","volume":"10 1","pages":"20551169241232297"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11041533/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140867449","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Prevalence of <i>Toxoplasma gondii</i> IgM and IgG positive cats in Los Angeles County, California.","authors":"Roubina Honarchian, Tracy Yen, Eva Ganz, Gie Kang","doi":"10.1177/20551169231222107","DOIUrl":"10.1177/20551169231222107","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of <i>Toxoplasma gondii</i> IgM and IgG positive cats in Los Angeles County, California. <i>T gondii</i> antibodies are common in sera from cats in most reported studies around the world. Although the majority of infected cats never develop clinical disease, development of acute infection and recrudescence of latent infection secondary to immunosuppression has been reported. Knowledge of the serologic status of <i>T gondii</i> may be important when considering immunosuppressive treatments.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong><i>T gondii</i> IgM and IgG antibody titers were measured in 225 cats. Sera from owned cats tested at a multispecialty veterinary hospital were included both retrospectively and prospectively (n = 125). Sera from feral cats tested through a collaborating humane society were included prospectively (n = 100).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of the 13 (5.8%) cats with IgM titers, 10 were positive at the minimal cut-off titer (1:64), one cat was clinically ill and none were currently positive for IgG antibodies, suggesting false-positive results for nine cats, giving an adjusted IgM prevalence rate of 1.8% (95% CI 0.7-4.5). A total of five (2.2%) cats were positive for IgG antibodies and no cat was positive for both antibodies.</p><p><strong>Conclusions and relevance: </strong>Most studies of <i>T gondii</i> antibodies in cat sera from California have shown higher prevalence rates, suggesting the cats in this municipality have a low risk of exposure. The study emphasizes that serological test results do not necessarily correlate to the presence of clinical illness.</p>","PeriodicalId":36588,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports","volume":"10 1","pages":"20551169231222107"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10901050/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139991377","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Positioning head tilt observed in two cats with myasthenia gravis.","authors":"Shinji Tamura, Yuya Nakamoto, Yasuhiro Sozu, Yumiko Tamura","doi":"10.1177/20551169231224534","DOIUrl":"10.1177/20551169231224534","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Case series summary: </strong>A 1-year-old castrated male domestic shorthair cat was suspected with myasthenia gravis (MG) based on neurological examination, complete blood count (CBC), serum biochemistry, radiography and electrophysiological examination. In addition, a 9-year-old spayed female domestic shorthair cat was diagnosed with MG based on neurological examination, CBC, serum biochemistry, radiography, ultrasonography and increased acetylcholine receptor antibody titre. Positioning head tilt (PHT) was observed at the time of diagnosis in both cats.</p><p><strong>Relevance and novel information: </strong>Although the pathophysiology of PHT in cats is not fully understood, the mechanism for PHT in cats with MG may be similar to that of cats with hypokalaemic myopathy, supporting our hypothesis that muscle spindle dysfunction causes PHT.</p>","PeriodicalId":36588,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports","volume":"10 1","pages":"20551169231224534"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-02-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10865950/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139736313","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Metastatic pancreatic carcinoma with neuroendocrine differentiation in a cat.","authors":"Aline Nochi Berto, Gisele Augusta Amorim de Lemos, Felipe Martins Negreiros Navolar, Giovana Wingeter Di Santis, Marcelo de Souza Zanutto","doi":"10.1177/20551169231213504","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/20551169231213504","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Case summary: </strong>This report describes the case of a 7-year-old male neutered domestic mixed-breed cat that was initially referred to the Veterinary Hospital of the State University of Londrina for evaluation of a 2-week history of abdominal distension and a 2-day history of anorexia, infected with feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV). Abdominal ultrasound revealed an expansive mass located around the pancreas and right hepatic lobe. In the transoperative macroscopic observation, multiple white nodules were visualized in the liver, pancreas, mesentery, intestine, stomach and peritoneal wall. Immunohistochemical examination revealed that neoplastic cells demonstrated a strong positivity for AE1/AE3 and CK20. A sparse immunoreactivity to chromogranin A was observed, which demonstrates neuroendocrine cell labeling. The histopathologic changes associated with the immunohistochemical profile confirmed the diagnosis of metastatic carcinoma with neuroendocrine differentiation, originating from the pancreas.</p><p><strong>Relevance and novel information: </strong>Neuroendocrine tumors of the pancreas are rare and are associated with a poor prognosis in humans. In humans, approximately 7% of neuroendocrine tumors develop in the pancreas, and the 5-year survival rate for a pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor is 53%, according to the American Cancer Society. To our knowledge, only one case has been described in the feline species so far. Due to the rarity of this type of tumor in cats, there is little information about predisposition related to age, sex or breed, as well as the main clinical signs presented, survival time and treatment options.</p>","PeriodicalId":36588,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports","volume":"10 1","pages":"20551169231213504"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-02-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10858661/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139724393","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Cystoscopic-guided laser ablation of intramural ectopic ureters in a female cat.","authors":"Nicole H Gibbs, Larry G Adams, Masahiro Murakami, Julie Commons, Sarah Ml Steinbach","doi":"10.1177/20551169231220248","DOIUrl":"10.1177/20551169231220248","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Case summary: </strong>An 8-month-old female spayed domestic shorthair cat was presented for chronic urinary incontinence (UI). Since being adopted 6 months earlier, the cat had a history of urine leakage during both activity and rest. Baseline blood work and urine culture showed no significant abnormalities and no evidence of a urinary tract infection. An abdominal CT with excretory urography followed by a focal urinary tract ultrasound revealed a suspected right intramural ectopic ureter (EU) and potential left EU. Cystoscopy confirmed bilateral intramural EUs. Cystoscopic-guided laser ablation (CLA) of both EUs was performed. The cat developed temporary urinary obstruction (UO) 36 h after the procedure, which was medically managed with prazosin and buprenorphine. Ultimately, the cat's urinary signs completely resolved with no UI recognized after the procedure and the cat has remained continent during 18 months of follow-up.</p><p><strong>Relevance and novel information: </strong>CLA of intramural EUs is routinely performed in dogs, but this technique has not been previously reported in cats with this condition. Although post-procedural urinary tract signs were initially present, the cat ultimately had an excellent outcome with resolution of UI after this procedure.</p>","PeriodicalId":36588,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports","volume":"10 1","pages":"20551169231220248"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-02-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10846241/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139698524","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Urethral entrapment by an overlapping dislocation of the pubic symphysis in a cat.","authors":"Tiffany Pereira, Julie Besson, Delphine N Rault, Tiare Delaune","doi":"10.1177/20551169231219067","DOIUrl":"10.1177/20551169231219067","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Case summary: </strong>A 1-year-old neutered male domestic shorthair cat was referred with suspected uroperitoneum. Ultrasonography showed peritoneal effusion. CT further revealed a bilateral sacroiliac joint disruption associated with an overlapped dislocation of the pubic symphysis, resulting in an abnormal trajectory of the urethra with extramural urethral compression. An open reduction and internal fixation of the pubis with correction of the urethral trajectory was performed under general anaesthesia. The uroperitoneum was determined to originate from a cystocentesis.</p><p><strong>Relevance and novel information: </strong>This report describes an unusual case of urethral obstruction secondary to overlapping dislocation of the pubic symphysis with urethral entrapment and concurrent bilateral sacroiliac luxation. To the authors' knowledge, acute urethral obstruction owing to fractures of the pubis, without urethral laceration, has never been described.</p>","PeriodicalId":36588,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports","volume":"10 1","pages":"20551169231219067"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-02-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10846030/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139698526","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Electrochemotherapy for the treatment of basal cell tumours of the nasal planum in three cats.","authors":"Alvaro Salmoral, Chiara Penzo, Stephen Baines","doi":"10.1177/20551169231213499","DOIUrl":"10.1177/20551169231213499","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Case series summary: </strong>Malignant basal cell tumours may be seen on or near the nasal planum in cats, and include basal cell carcinomas, which are common, and basosquamous carcinomas, which are rare. Reported treatments for these tumours include surgical excision, radiotherapy, photodynamic therapy and cryosurgery. This report describes the successful management of basal cell tumours with electrochemotherapy (ECT), including calcium electroporation, in three cats.</p><p><strong>Relevance and novel information: </strong>All patients had a complete response lasting at least 9 months to 1 year. The adverse effects of this treatment were minimal and were limited to nasal discharge, sneezing and scabs at the treatment site. ECT and calcium electroporation are a safe, minimally invasive and effective option for the treatment of feline basal cell carcinoma and basosquamous carcinomas.</p>","PeriodicalId":36588,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports","volume":"10 1","pages":"20551169231213499"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-02-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10846178/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139698525","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Splenic torsion in a cat with chronic anemia.","authors":"Melissa C Bucknoff, Kerry E Rolph","doi":"10.1177/20551169231216405","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/20551169231216405","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Case summary: </strong>A 4-year-old female spayed domestic shorthair cat with chronic anemia was evaluated for acute-onset lethargy, vomiting, abdominal distension, and a palpably enlarged and firm spleen. Abdominal ultrasound confirmed marked splenomegaly and concern for a splenic infarct, prompting exploratory abdominal surgery, where splenic torsion was diagnosed. A splenectomy was performed, and the cat recovered uneventfully. Splenitis was diagnosed on histopathology. Anemia improved postoperatively. The role of chronic anemia and other concurrent findings in the development of splenic torsion in this case remains unknown.</p><p><strong>Relevance and novel information: </strong>Splenic torsion has not been previously reported in cats, making this the first case of its kind. In cases of splenomegaly and abnormal splenic blood flow, splenic torsion should be considered a differential diagnosis in cats.</p>","PeriodicalId":36588,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports","volume":"10 1","pages":"20551169231216405"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10832429/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139673051","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"<i>Salmonella enterica</i> subspecies <i>enterica</i> serotype Typhimurium induced pyelonephritis and suspected multifocal myositis in a cat.","authors":"Remon Wilson, Vanessa R Barrs","doi":"10.1177/20551169231221951","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/20551169231221951","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Case summary: </strong>A 2-year-old male neutered domestic shorthair cat presented with an acute onset of muscular pain, ataxia and fever. Serological tests for <i>Toxoplasma gondii</i> IgM and IgG, cryptococcal antigen, feline immune deficiency virus antibody and feline leukaemia virus antigen were all negative. Brain and spinal MRI showed evidence of myositis and bilateral renal parenchymal abnormalities and pyelectasis. <i>Salmonella enterica</i> subspecies <i>enterica</i> serotype Typhimurium 1,4, [5],12:i:1,2 was isolated from urine and was susceptible to amoxycillin, amoxycillin-clavulanic acid, enrofloxacin and trimethoprim-sulfonamide. All clinical signs resolved after a 2-week treatment course with oral amoxycillin-clavulanate. A repeat urine culture 7 days after completing the antimicrobial course was negative.</p><p><strong>Relevance and novel information: </strong>Infection with <i>Salmonella</i> species is uncommon in cats and has not previously been reported in association with pyelonephritis or generalised myositis. The importance of performing urine culture in the initial diagnostic investigation of cats with pyrexia is highlighted in this case report.</p>","PeriodicalId":36588,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports","volume":"10 1","pages":"20551169231221951"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10832421/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139673050","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Feline herpesvirus-1-related multiple respiratory eosinophilic nodules in an adult cat receiving long-term oral prednisolone.","authors":"Helen S Philp, Lynelle R Johnson, Eunju April Choi, Robert J Brosnan, Robert T Slater","doi":"10.1177/20551169231220291","DOIUrl":"10.1177/20551169231220291","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Case summary: </strong>A 10-year-old male castrated domestic shorthair cat was presented for evaluation of a 3-day history of increased inspiratory effort. The cat had received prednisolone 1 mg/kg PO q24h for 1 year due to chronic diarrhea. On physical examination, the patient exhibited severe stridor, intermittent open-mouth breathing and bilateral mucopurulent nasal discharge. Subcutaneous emphysema was palpated over the dorsal cervical region. Mild hypoventilation (PvCO₂ 55.1 mmHg; approximate reference interval 35-45 mmHg) was identified. Cervicothoracic radiographs showed marked gas tracking within cervical soft tissues with concurrent laryngeal thickening, pulmonary nodules, a bronchial pulmonary pattern, pneumomediastinum and aerophagia. The cat was hospitalized and treated overnight with oxygen and intravenous fluid therapy before anesthesia the next day. On laryngoscopy, a large tracheal mass was observed arising from the right subglottic region and was removed using biopsy forceps. CT revealed an additional mass at the level of the tracheal bifurcation causing marked luminal narrowing of the trachea and proximal main bronchi. The cat made a good initial recovery, although moderate stridor persisted. Five days later, the cat was re-examined due to recurrence of respiratory distress and orthopnea, and the owner elected euthanasia. Histopathology revealed severe nodular obstructive eosinophilic plasmacytic laryngotracheitis with intranuclear inclusion bodies positive for feline herpesvirus-1 on immunohistochemistry.</p><p><strong>Relevance and novel information: </strong>This report describes the presentation and management of a cat with respiratory distress secondary to intratracheal eosinophilic masses caused by feline herpesvirus-1. Although the outcome was ultimately unsatisfactory, to the authors' knowledge, this clinical presentation has not been previously reported.</p>","PeriodicalId":36588,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery Open Reports","volume":"10 1","pages":"20551169231220291"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-01-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10829494/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139651863","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}