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Anesthetic Effects Of Dexmeditomidine-Tiletamine/Zolazepam Combination In Cats Undergoing Ovariohysterectomy, Nunnapas Jiwlawat, Cholawat Pacharinsak, Sumit Durongphongtorn
Anesthetic Effects Of Dexmeditomidine-Tiletamine/Zolazepam Combination In Cats Undergoing Ovariohysterectomy, Nunnapas Jiwlawat, Cholawat Pacharinsak, Sumit Durongphongtorn
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
Common injectable anesthetics in cats are alpha-2 receptor agonists and tiletamine/zolazepam. Xylazine shows higher rate of side effects because its lower specificity to alpha-2 receptors than dexmeditomidine. However, the use of drug combinations in cats is not much known. Therefore, alternative anesthetic combination should be investigated. Here, we examined the use of tiletamine/zolazepam with two doses of dexmedetomidine in cats. A total of 24 female cats, weight 3.05 ± 0.10 kg (mean ± SEM). Cats were randomly blinded given intramuscularly injection (IM) with either of such drug combination, representing dosage of low dose dexmedetomidine 7.5 μg/kg with tiletamine/zolazepam 3 mg/kg; …
Stifle Joint Reconstruction Technique Using Fascia Lata In A Cat With Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture, Hern-Yeu Lee, Wei-Yau Shia, Tien-Huan Hsu, Wei-Ming Lee
Stifle Joint Reconstruction Technique Using Fascia Lata In A Cat With Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture, Hern-Yeu Lee, Wei-Yau Shia, Tien-Huan Hsu, Wei-Ming Lee
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
A two-year-old spayed female mongrel cat presenting with right hind limb lameness with intermittent weight bearing while walking was taken to the veterinary medicine teaching hospital of National Chung Hsing University. Both drawer test and tibial compression test were positive, stifle radiography showed synovial fluid had become more radiopaque. The tentative diagnosis for the cat was rupture of the right cranial cruciate ligament (CrCL), medical management using corticosteroids was prescribed with anticoagulants and surgical treatment recommended. Intracapsular reconstruction was performed and the postoperative recovery of this cat presented normal physical status with improved right hind limb weight-bearing activity. This report …
Feline Inductive Odontogenic Tumor In A Young Cat, Chakkarin Satthathum, Sunee Kunakornsawat, Chaiyan Kasorndorkbua
Feline Inductive Odontogenic Tumor In A Young Cat, Chakkarin Satthathum, Sunee Kunakornsawat, Chaiyan Kasorndorkbua
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
A 6-month-old, 4.45 kg, intact, male domestic shorthair cat was presented with a gingival mass located on the left rostral maxilla and second left upper premolar tooth. Intraoral x-ray of the left rostral maxilla revealed left maxilla bone lysis with a unilocular cystic lesion. The cytology result revealed an epithelial cell tumor .A left rostral maxillectomy was performed and the tumor was submitted for histological assessment .Histopathological diagnosis of the tissue revealed a feline inductive odontogenic tumor .There was no evidence of tumor recurrence 24 months after surgery.
Gangliosidoses In Cats, Latticha Pluemhathaikij, Waruntip Bunyaputikul, Katriya Chankow, Benchaphorn Limcharoen, Nardtiwa Chaivoravitsakul, Rampaipat Penchome, Sawang Kesdangsakonwut, Kasem Rattanapinyopituk, Wijit Banlunara
Gangliosidoses In Cats, Latticha Pluemhathaikij, Waruntip Bunyaputikul, Katriya Chankow, Benchaphorn Limcharoen, Nardtiwa Chaivoravitsakul, Rampaipat Penchome, Sawang Kesdangsakonwut, Kasem Rattanapinyopituk, Wijit Banlunara
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
Two 3-month-old, male, domestic short hair, cats of the same litter were presented to the small animal teaching hospital with the clinical sign of head tremor for 2 weeks. Three months later, the clinical sign had worsened. Both kittens had loss of balance and showed intention tremor. Physical examination revealed hypertelorism, depressed bridge of the nose and back pain. Radiography showed shortened cervicothoracic vertebral bodies. Both kittens died at 8 and 9 months of age, case no.1 and 2 respectively. Both carcasses were submitted for necropsy. Both brains were grossly normal. The costal cartilages of both cats were deformed into …
Successful Treatment Of Demodicosis Due To Demodex Cati In A Cat Using Spot – On Formulation Of Fluralaner, Piyarat Chansiripornchai, Niwat Chansiripornchai
Successful Treatment Of Demodicosis Due To Demodex Cati In A Cat Using Spot – On Formulation Of Fluralaner, Piyarat Chansiripornchai, Niwat Chansiripornchai
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
This case report describes the successful use of fluralaner in treating demodicosis caused by Demodex cati in a cat. A 4.2 kg 10 – year – old spayed female Siamese short – haired cat was presented with a 5 – month history of severe dermatitis. The cat had been treated at previous animal hospitals with a variety of drugs such as antimicrobials, glucocorticoids and ectoparasiticides on separate occasions but the clinical signs remained severe. Microscopic examination of skin samples revealed the presence of D. cati. The cat was treated with a single dose of spot – on formulation of fluralaner …
The Feasibility And Image Quality Of Using Soft Embalming Cadaver Dogs And Cats For Radiographic And Ultrasonographic Training, Chutimon Thanaboonnipat, Nan Choisunirachon, Chalika Wangdee, Srireepong Kiertkrittikhoon, Voraphan Na Songkhla, Sirakarnt Dhitavat, Chanyaratt Chaichareonchon, Lampetch Vimuktalop, Kiatpichet Komin
The Feasibility And Image Quality Of Using Soft Embalming Cadaver Dogs And Cats For Radiographic And Ultrasonographic Training, Chutimon Thanaboonnipat, Nan Choisunirachon, Chalika Wangdee, Srireepong Kiertkrittikhoon, Voraphan Na Songkhla, Sirakarnt Dhitavat, Chanyaratt Chaichareonchon, Lampetch Vimuktalop, Kiatpichet Komin
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
Diagnostic imaging techniques, especially radiography and ultrasonography, have been applied as routine diagnostic tools in clinical practice of both human and veterinary medicine. Soft embalmed cadavers by Thiel’s method is a new method for preserving dead bodies that has been increasingly used in medical education especially in diagnostic imaging fields. The aims of this study were, first, to examine the feasibility of using canine and feline soft cadavers in radiographic and ultrasonographic study and training. Second, to evaluate the procedure score and image quality score of radiography and ultrasonography using the soft cadaver dogs and cats as the model. All …
Left Lateral Liver Lobe Torsion In A Siamese Cat, Dongwook Kim, Ki-Jeong Na, Dongwoo Chang, Gonhyung Kim
Left Lateral Liver Lobe Torsion In A Siamese Cat, Dongwook Kim, Ki-Jeong Na, Dongwoo Chang, Gonhyung Kim
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
A 6-year-old neutered male Siamese cat was presented with an acute onset of vomiting, anorexia and lethargy lasting for four days. An abdominal mass was palpated on physical examination. The cat showed severe anemia, elevated liver enzymes and hypoalbuminemia. Abdominal ultrasonography revealed a suspected hepatic mass without blood flow within the affected region. Computed tomography was performed to better visualize the abdominal cavity and blood flow. Prompt diagnosis of torsion of the left lateral liver lobe was made and immediate surgery for liver lobectomy was performed. Histopathological examination revealed no evidence of neoplasia. The cat remained clinically normal during the …
Molecular And Antigen Detection Of Dirofilaria Immitis Infection In Client-Owned Cats In Bangkok, Thailand, Sukullaya Ritthikulprasert, Pipat Jirapiti, Siwaporn Pengpis
Molecular And Antigen Detection Of Dirofilaria Immitis Infection In Client-Owned Cats In Bangkok, Thailand, Sukullaya Ritthikulprasert, Pipat Jirapiti, Siwaporn Pengpis
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
Feline heartworm disease, caused by Dirofilaria immitis infection, can be potentially fatal to cats. Screening for the infection in cats is important in endemic areas. Clinical utility of molecular techniques for diagnosis of feline heartworm disease is not clearly determined. The objective of this study was to evaluate whether a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay could be used for detection of D. immitis infection in cats that were concurrently tested for D. immitis antigen. Blood samples were collected from 100 client-owned cats in a veterinary teaching hospital. Whole blood samples were tested for D. immitis antigen and extracted for total …
Survival Time And Prognosis Factors In Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Cats With Congestive Heart Failure, Lalida Tantisuwat, Panduangjai Puangampai, Pornchanok Panpakdee, Thitinan Tangarsasilp, Sirilak Disatian Surachetpong
Survival Time And Prognosis Factors In Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Cats With Congestive Heart Failure, Lalida Tantisuwat, Panduangjai Puangampai, Pornchanok Panpakdee, Thitinan Tangarsasilp, Sirilak Disatian Surachetpong
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a common myocardial disease in cats. Nowadays, there is no study determining the survival time of cats affected with HCM in Thailand. This study aimed to evaluate the survival time in HCM cats with congestive heart failure (CHF) in Thailand and to determine the factors associating with survival time. A retrospective study was performed in 47 HCM cats to analyze survival time and the association of survival time and factors including sex, age, breeds, weight, physical findings, the presence of complications, medication and echocardiographic findings. The data was analyzed by the Log-Rank test and displayed with …
Prevalence Of Feline Immunodeficiency Virus & Feline Leukemia Virus In Clinically Healthy Cats In Khon Kaen Province, Kawintra Aiyaranoi, Nichapart Boonchalaew, Natcha Chawnan, Sukdiphat Chotiku, Jaruwan Kampa
Prevalence Of Feline Immunodeficiency Virus & Feline Leukemia Virus In Clinically Healthy Cats In Khon Kaen Province, Kawintra Aiyaranoi, Nichapart Boonchalaew, Natcha Chawnan, Sukdiphat Chotiku, Jaruwan Kampa
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
FIV and FeLV infections are mostly studied among clinically sick cats; therefore, results may deviate from the true prevalence in a whole population. By using a commercially available kit, the infections were observed in 216 clinically health client-owned cats in Khon Kaen province, Thailand. A cross-sectioned study was undertaken to estimate the presence of FIV and FeLV infections in the cats which underwent health checkup from October 2016 to January 2017. The prevalence of FIV-antibody positive and FeLV-antigenic cats were 6.1% and 3.1%, respectively, and co-infection was not identified. The updated information provides necessary guidelines for veterinarians to provide preventive …
New Methods To Differentiate Cardiac And Non-Cardiac Disease Cats From Thoracic Radiographs, Pakapol Fucharoen, Wannisa Pankham, Siwakorn Thong-In, Sirapop Juengthanasomboon, Sirilak Disatian Surachetpong
New Methods To Differentiate Cardiac And Non-Cardiac Disease Cats From Thoracic Radiographs, Pakapol Fucharoen, Wannisa Pankham, Siwakorn Thong-In, Sirapop Juengthanasomboon, Sirilak Disatian Surachetpong
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
The objective of this study was to distinguish between cats with cardiac disease and non-cardiac disease by using parameters obtained from thoracic radiographs. This study was performed in 49 cats with a mean age of 7.7±4.79 years. Weight, sex and breed of all cats were randomly chosen. Echocardiography was used as a gold standard to diagnose cardiac disease and separate the cats into two groups, cardiac disease (n=31) and non-cardiac disease (n=18). Five parameters were measured from the right lateral radiographs including 1) the cardiac length (L), 2) the cardiac width (W), 3) the width of the caudal vena cava …
Efficacy Of 10% W/V Fipronil Spot-On Against Tick (Rhipicephalus Sanguineus) Infestation On Cats, Sonthaya Tiawsirisup, Wilai Rattanatayarom
Efficacy Of 10% W/V Fipronil Spot-On Against Tick (Rhipicephalus Sanguineus) Infestation On Cats, Sonthaya Tiawsirisup, Wilai Rattanatayarom
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
The efficacy of 10% w/v fipronil spot-on for treatment and prevention of Rhipicephalus sanguineus infestation on cats was examined. Twelve cats were randomly allocated into two groups which were the treatment and control groups. The treatment group received 10% fipronil spot-on at a dosage of 6.7 mg/kg on day 0. A group of 60 R. sanguineus was released to feed on each cat on days -7, -2, 3, 7, 14, 21, and 28. The ticks were counted and removed on days -4, 3, 6, 10, 17, 24, and 31. The infested ticks on the cats were also counted but not …
Treatment Of Microsporum Canis Infection In A Cat Using A Fungal Vaccine, Piyarat Chansiripornchai, Nipattra Suanpairintr
Treatment Of Microsporum Canis Infection In A Cat Using A Fungal Vaccine, Piyarat Chansiripornchai, Nipattra Suanpairintr
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
Successful treatment of Microsporum canis infection in a 8 - year – old, male Thai - mixed breed cat using a fungal vaccine containing inactivated M. canis by 3 subcutaneously injection 14 days apart was reported. A reduction of the lesions and hair regrowth had improved by day 14 after the first injection. There were no adverse effects in the cat during the entire treatment. The results of this study indicate that an inactivated M. canis vaccine may be effective therapy for M. canis infection.
The Multidrug-Resistant Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Clinical Isolates From Dogs And Cats Expressed Three Multidrug Efflux Systems Simultaneously, Kanchana Poonsuk, Rungtip Chuanchuen
The Multidrug-Resistant Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Clinical Isolates From Dogs And Cats Expressed Three Multidrug Efflux Systems Simultaneously, Kanchana Poonsuk, Rungtip Chuanchuen
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
The objective of this study was to examine the expression of 4 clinically-important Mex systems including MexAB-OprM, MexCD-OprJ, MexEF-OprN and MexXY in the Pseudomonas aeruginosa clinical isolates from dogs and cats. The isolates exhibited high level of resistance to multiple antibiotics clinically important. All of them simultaneously overexpressed up to three different Mex systems, including MexAB-OprM, MexEF-OprN and MexXY as determined by RT-PCR. None of the isolates overexpressed MexCD-OprJ. Expression of mexF was measured by using quantitative real-time RT-PCR. Transcription level of mexF varied (i.e. 4-219 fold) but was at least 4 fold higher than that of PAO1. DNA sequence …
Recombinant Human Follicle Stimulating Hormone And Growth Factors Improve The Meiotic And Developmental Competence Of Cat Oocytes, Theerawat Tharasanit, Chommanart Thongkittidilok, Thanida Sananmuang, Mongkol Techakumphu
Recombinant Human Follicle Stimulating Hormone And Growth Factors Improve The Meiotic And Developmental Competence Of Cat Oocytes, Theerawat Tharasanit, Chommanart Thongkittidilok, Thanida Sananmuang, Mongkol Techakumphu
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
In vitro embryo production has proven as potential tool for understanding factors involving developmental biology of embryos. This study aimed at examining the effects of recombinant human follicle stimulating hormone (rhFSH) on meiotic resumption and also on developmental competence of cat oocytes. Experiment 1 studied mRNA expression of luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), epidermal growth factor (EGF) and insulin like growth factor-1 (IGF-1) receptors (R) in cumulus cells. mRNA expression of LH receptor in cumulus cells after oocyte maturation was additionally examined. Experiment 2 examined the effect of different rhFSH concentrations (0.01, 0.05, 0.1 and 1 IU/ml) on …
Survey Of Toxoplasma Gondii In Taipei: Livestock Meats, Internal Organs, Cat And Dog Sera, Ying-Bin Taiching Fuh, Albert Taiching Liao, Yun-Ming Taiching Pong, Meng-Chih Taiching Tung, Chang-Young Taiching Fei, Dah-Sheng Lin
Survey Of Toxoplasma Gondii In Taipei: Livestock Meats, Internal Organs, Cat And Dog Sera, Ying-Bin Taiching Fuh, Albert Taiching Liao, Yun-Ming Taiching Pong, Meng-Chih Taiching Tung, Chang-Young Taiching Fei, Dah-Sheng Lin
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
Toxoplasma gondii (T. gondii) is an important food-borne zoonotic protozoa. Infection occurs when humans and warm-blooded animals consume raw or lightly cooked cysts containing meat or sporulated oocysts contaminated food. T. gondii infection has been observed in food animals in many countries suggesting the significance of food animals in the epidemiology of toxoplasmosis. However, there is no report regarding T. gondii infection in food animals other than pigs in Taiwan. Therefore, in this study, pork, pig livers, mutton, chicken flesh, chicken hearts, chicken livers, gizzards, and imported beef sold in the supermarkets in Taipei were examined for T. gondii deoxyribonucleic …
Application Of Flow Cytometry For Early Diagnosis And Monitoring In Cats With Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia, Parkorn Limlenglert, Anudep Rungsipipat, Rosama Pusoonthornthum
Application Of Flow Cytometry For Early Diagnosis And Monitoring In Cats With Immune-Mediated Hemolytic Anemia, Parkorn Limlenglert, Anudep Rungsipipat, Rosama Pusoonthornthum
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
The study aimed to apply flow cytometry (FC) for early detection and monitor of treated response cats withIMHA by measuring immunoglobulin-G (IgG) and immunoglobulin-M (IgM) on red blood cells. Coombs' test and FCmethod were performed in twenty-nine cats including: ten clinically normal client-owned cats and nineteen anemiccats with packed cell volume of less than 27%. Five anemic cats were positive for Coombs' test and had significantlyhigh levels of IgG and IgM on the red blood cells with high level of mean fluorescene intensity (MFI) measured by theFC method. In seven out of the fourteen anemic cats with negative Coombs’ results, …
The Antinociceptive Effects Of Tramadol On The Thermal Threshold Response In Cats, Saowanee Jiwlawat, Sumit Durongphongtorn
The Antinociceptive Effects Of Tramadol On The Thermal Threshold Response In Cats, Saowanee Jiwlawat, Sumit Durongphongtorn
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
The study is of the antinociceptive effects of tramadol on the thermal threshold response in eight cats using athermal threshold-testing device which contained a heater element and a temperature sensor placed on the shavedlateral thoracic area. Each cat randomly received an intramuscular administration of tramadol 2 mg/kg, morphine 0.2mg/kg and saline 0.04 ml/kg (placebo) at a weekly interval from an observer unaware of the treatment. The thermalthresholds were measured and recorded by activation of the heater until the cat showed a positive response (e.g. skinflicks, turning and looking at the probe and jumping forwards). Three baseline measurements were made at …
Reorganisation Of Cell Cytoskeleton Of Cat Oocytes Matured In Vitro, Theerawat Tharasanit, Mongkol Techakumphu, Chainarong Lohachit
Reorganisation Of Cell Cytoskeleton Of Cat Oocytes Matured In Vitro, Theerawat Tharasanit, Mongkol Techakumphu, Chainarong Lohachit
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
Developmental capacity of domestic cat oocyte matured in vitro is poor when compared to that of in vivo matured oocyte. While cytoplasmic maturation of the oocytes is essentially required for embryo development, little is really known about distribution of cell components during the course of in vitro maturation (IVM). The aims of this study were to examine and to describe the changes in the distribution of microtubule and actin microfilaments in relation to stage of nuclear maturation during IVM. Cumulus oocyte complexes were matured in vitro for 0, 6, 12, 18 and 24 h and then labeled with immunofluorescent dyes …
Tape Worm Joyeuxiella Sp. Infection In A Cat: A Case Report, Sudchit Chungpivat, Anudep Rungsipipat, Komkrich Tienkum
Tape Worm Joyeuxiella Sp. Infection In A Cat: A Case Report, Sudchit Chungpivat, Anudep Rungsipipat, Komkrich Tienkum
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
A four years old, mixed breed cat was reported to have a Joyeuxiella sp. tapeworm infection. Upon necropsy, The most striking lesion was a diffuse chronic catarrhal enteritis along with a heavy tapeworm infection in the small intestine. The tapeworms were identified as the genus Joyeuxeilla, Family Dilepididae, based on the morphology which were comprised of 2 sets of reproductive organs in a mature segment and only one egg in each egg capsule, in the gravid segments. This is the first report of Joyeuxiella sp. tapeworm infection in Thailand.
Immunohistochemical Detection Of Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis In A Cat, Nopadon Pirarat, Yumi Une, Yasuo Nomura
Immunohistochemical Detection Of Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis In A Cat, Nopadon Pirarat, Yumi Une, Yasuo Nomura
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
A female, 10-month old, mixed breed cat showed clinical signs of severe dehydration, purulent nasal discharge, dyspnea, severe crepitating lung sounds and no response to antibiotic treatment. Upon necropsy, histopathology revealed severe, diffuse, fibrinopurulent pleuropneumonia and numerous, homogeneous, amphophilic, intranuclear inclusion bodies in the pulmonary alveolar macrophages, bronchial and alveolar epithelium and bronchial glandular epitheliums. Immunohistochemical studies using 3 different monoclonal, anti-Feline Herpesvirus type 1 antibodies, revealed immunoreactivity of viral antigen in the lung that was associated with the histopathological changes. Monoclonal, anti-glycoprotein B, antibody showed the strongest immunoreactivity.