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Computed Tomographic Findings Of Primary Renal Tumors In Dogs And Cats, Daji Noh, Jaejin Shim, Sooyoung Choi, Hojung Choi, Youngwon Lee, Kija Lee
Computed Tomographic Findings Of Primary Renal Tumors In Dogs And Cats, Daji Noh, Jaejin Shim, Sooyoung Choi, Hojung Choi, Youngwon Lee, Kija Lee
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
Primary renal tumor is uncommon in dogs and cats, with few previous computed tomography (CT) reports. Previous studies have reported that contrast-enhancing CT is helpful in differentiating the type of renal tumors. This study aimed to describe CT findings of renal tumors in dogs and cats and identify contrast-enhancing pattern according to 3 post-contrast phases. In this retrospective study, the following CT findings were recorded for each patient: (1) renal tumor involvement, (2) enhancement pattern, (3) vascular invasion, (4) presence of lymphadenopathy and organ metastasis, (5) presence of mineralization, and (6) attenuation values of renal tumors on pre- and post-contrast …
Reversible Pulmonary Hypertension Secondary To Bronchopneumonia In A Kitten, Jidapa Tosuwan, Sirilak Disatian Surachetpong
Reversible Pulmonary Hypertension Secondary To Bronchopneumonia In A Kitten, Jidapa Tosuwan, Sirilak Disatian Surachetpong
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
A five-month-old Siamese kitten was presented with acute respiratory distress. The kitten had respiratory acidosis. The result of the feline N-terminal prohormone of brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) test kit was abnormal. Thoracic radiography revealed patchy lung infiltration and cardiomegaly. Severe right heart enlargement and an intermediate probability of pulmonary hypertension were suggested from echocardiography. Pulmonary hypertension secondary to severe pneumonia was suspected. The kitten was treated with oxygen supplementation, antibiotics and pimobendan. The clinical signs, radiography and echocardiography returned to normal after 30 days of treatment.
Survival Time And Factors Influencing Survival Time In Cats With Arterial Thromboembolism In Thailand, Sirilak Disatian Surachetpong, Selapoom Pairor, Thanika Atiptamvaree, Tanawan Mangklabruks
Survival Time And Factors Influencing Survival Time In Cats With Arterial Thromboembolism In Thailand, Sirilak Disatian Surachetpong, Selapoom Pairor, Thanika Atiptamvaree, Tanawan Mangklabruks
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
This study aimed to report the survival time and to determine factors influencing survival time in cats with arterial thromboembolism (ATE) in Thailand. The medical records of 89 ATE cats presenting from January 2016 to December 2018 at four referral centers in Thailand were reviewed. The median survival time of ATE cats was 31 days (interquartile range 3-59 days). Cats with an age of at least 5 years (7 days; 95% confidence interval (CI) 0-25.961) had a shorter survival time than those with an age <5 years old (136 days; 95% CI 0-643.216) (p=0.021). Persian cats (450 days; 95% CI 0-37.552) had a longer survival time than other breed cats (15 days; 95% CI 0.799-7.201) (p=0.044). The multivariable Cox-regression analysis showed that a higher concentration of alanine aminotransferase (ALT) (p=0.002; Hazard ratios (HR)=1.002), circulating glucose (p=0.031; HR=1.005), and creatinine (p=0.011; HR=1.207) were associated with an increased risk of death. In conclusion, the survival time of cats with ATE in Thailand is reported. Age and breed influence the survival time of cats with ATE. The concentration of ALT, circulating glucose and creatinine is associated with an increased risk of death.
Validation Of Commercially Available Eia Kit For Measurement Of Feline Plasma Kisspeptin, Prattana Tanyapanyachon, Junpen Suwimonteerabutr, Olga Amelkina, Kaywalee Chatdarong
Validation Of Commercially Available Eia Kit For Measurement Of Feline Plasma Kisspeptin, Prattana Tanyapanyachon, Junpen Suwimonteerabutr, Olga Amelkina, Kaywalee Chatdarong
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
Circulating kisspeptin is described to be related with the reproductive system. Astudy of plasma kisspeptin levels, thus, willprovide the better understanding of reproductive endocrinology in the domestic cat. The present study aimed (i) to validate the only available commercial kisspeptin EIA kit which is currently used in humansto be used in domestic catsand (ii) to determine and compare the plasma kisspeptin levels at different reproductive stages. The intra-assay coefficient of variation (CV) was 11.13%. The inter-assay CV ranged from 5.00 –8.25%. The parallel graphs represented the homology between human kisspeptin and feline endogenous kisspeptin. The recovery rate ranged from 78% …
Epidemiology Of Characteristics And Risk Factors For Overweight In Cats Visiting An Animal Hospital In Bangkok, Thailand, Vachira Hunprasit, Chaiyot Tanrattana, Siwaporn Pengpis
Epidemiology Of Characteristics And Risk Factors For Overweight In Cats Visiting An Animal Hospital In Bangkok, Thailand, Vachira Hunprasit, Chaiyot Tanrattana, Siwaporn Pengpis
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
A cross-sectional study aimed to estimate the prevalence and to investigate the characteristics of overweight/obese cats visiting an animal hospital in Bangkok, Thailand. Electronic medical records of feline patient visiting the Small Animal Teaching Hospital, Chulalongkorn University between January 1, 2017 and December 31, 2017 were reviewed. The cat’s information included age, breed, sex, neutering status and body condition score. Associated demographic factors and overweight/obesity using idealweight as a reference was performed by logistic regression. The prevalence of feline overweight/obesity was 8.1% (95%CI: 7.4% - 8.9%). From the multivariable logistic regression, age, sex, neutering status, breed and interaction of age …
Epidemiologic Evaluation Of Feline Urolithiasis In Thailand From 2010 To 2017, Vachira Hunprasit, Pinit Pusoonthornthum, Lori Koehler, Jody P. Lulich
Epidemiologic Evaluation Of Feline Urolithiasis In Thailand From 2010 To 2017, Vachira Hunprasit, Pinit Pusoonthornthum, Lori Koehler, Jody P. Lulich
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
This cross-sectional study describes the epidemiological data of feline urolithiasis in Thailand. Information on 923 feline uroliths submitted from Thailand to the Minnesota Urolith Center between January 2010 and December 2017 was evaluated. The frequency of urolith types, the relationships between urolith type and breeds and sex, were analyzed. Calcium oxalate was the most common urolith (49.5%) and was commonly found in male cats (OR = 1.81; 95%CI: 1.39, 2.36) with a mean age of 6.3±3.2 years. Struvite was the second most common urolith (38%), more frequently found in females (OR = 1.46; 95%CI: 1.11, 1.91) with a mean age …
Evaluation Of Two Cryopreservation Protocols On Cauda Epididymal Spermatozoa Characteristics In Domestic Cats, Kanokwan Thammapradit, Suppawiwat Ponglowhapan
Evaluation Of Two Cryopreservation Protocols On Cauda Epididymal Spermatozoa Characteristics In Domestic Cats, Kanokwan Thammapradit, Suppawiwat Ponglowhapan
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
Various protocols of feline spermatozoa cryopreservation have been reported and used in clinical practice. To compare the quality of post-thawed epididymal spermatozoa subjected to two different sperm freezing protocols, sperm samples were collected from domestic cats (n=7) after castration and divided into 2 aliquots as for Protocol 1 (P1) or Protocol 2 (P2). In P1, after centrifugation, sperm pellets were extended with Tris-based egg yolk extender (TEY) containing 3% glycerol and held for 60 min (5°C) prior to the second dilution (1:1) with 7% glycerol and 1% Equex STM Paste. The straws were frozen by lowering the goblets in three …
Viability And Growth Of Preantral Follicles Derived From Cryopreserved Ovarian Tissues Of A Cheetah (Acinonyx Jubatus) Post-Mortem, Grisnarong Wongbandue, Nae Tanpradit, Daraka Thongthainun, Paweena Thuwanut, Kaywalee Chatdarong
Viability And Growth Of Preantral Follicles Derived From Cryopreserved Ovarian Tissues Of A Cheetah (Acinonyx Jubatus) Post-Mortem, Grisnarong Wongbandue, Nae Tanpradit, Daraka Thongthainun, Paweena Thuwanut, Kaywalee Chatdarong
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
This study aimed to investigate freezing effects of ovarian tissues on survival of preantral follicles and observing in vitro growing of preantral follicles retrieved from cryopreserved ovarian cortical tissues of a cheetah post-mortem. After 29-hour cold storage, ovarian cortices were cut into small pieces (2.0 x 2.0 x 1.0 mm3) and allocated to be frozen using a passive cooling container (n = 3 pieces) or vitrification (n=3 pieces). After one year of storage, 43 (10/23) and 21% (12/58) follicles isolated from ovarian tissues cryopreserved using a passive cooling device (slow freezing rate) and vitrification, respectively, were viable (positively stained with …
Role Of Matrix Metalloproteinases In Animals, Sariya Asawakarn, Tanong Asawakarn
Role Of Matrix Metalloproteinases In Animals, Sariya Asawakarn, Tanong Asawakarn
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
Matrix metalloproteinases are a family of calcium-dependent and zinc-dependent endopeptidases, which excrete from many cell types. These enzymes can hydrolyze extracellular matrix proteins. The most important inhibitor of MMPs is tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs). The imbalance between MMPs and TIMPs causes pathological condition in human and animals. This review focuses on structural, role and several reports of MMPs in horse, dog, cat, fish and avian. Over production of MMPs is associated with tissue destruction and erosion of cartilage in equine osteoarthritis, especially MMP-2 and MMP-9. In canine and feline, many evidences reported about MMPs and cancer such as MMP-2 …
Time Of The First Embryonic Cleavage Indicates Cat Blastocyst Quality, Nuttha Klincumhom, Ampika Thongphakdee, Mongkol Techakumphu, Kaywalee Chatdarong
Time Of The First Embryonic Cleavage Indicates Cat Blastocyst Quality, Nuttha Klincumhom, Ampika Thongphakdee, Mongkol Techakumphu, Kaywalee Chatdarong
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
Time of the first cleavage has been used as an indicator to determine developmental rate and quality of embryos in many species. The aim of this study was to examine effect of time of the first cleavage on cat embryo development and blastocyst quality. After in vitro fertilization, embryos were observed twice at 27 and 42 hours. Embryos cleaved at 27 hours post-fertilization (pf) were classified as early cleaved embryos and were separated from the remainder which were determined as delayed cleaved embryos (cleaved between 27 and 42 hours). These two groups were separately cultured in the same condition for …
The Molecular Identification Of Mycoplasma Haemofelis And Mycoplasma Haemominutum In Cats Suffering From Haemoplasmosis In Thailand, Sudchit Chungpivat, Meena Sarikaputi, Supparin Jirasukprasert, Siriluk Jenchangkol, Nareerat Viseshakul
The Molecular Identification Of Mycoplasma Haemofelis And Mycoplasma Haemominutum In Cats Suffering From Haemoplasmosis In Thailand, Sudchit Chungpivat, Meena Sarikaputi, Supparin Jirasukprasert, Siriluk Jenchangkol, Nareerat Viseshakul
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
Haemotrophic Mycoplasma is the obligatory bacteria formerly classified to the genus Haemobartonella. This blood mycoplasma is responsible for the cause of a cat disease, haemoplasmosis or feline infectious anemia (FIA). The housed cats evidenced by cachexia, high fever and a certain degree of anemic condition have been reported with FIA worldwide. However, this disease is only a presumptive case in Thailand where the disease is presumably endemic. We examined two cats suffering from FIA tested with the standard microscopic examination. With the destruction of erythrocytes, one cat had only a mild clinical condition while the other was severe. The parasitized …
The Expression Of C-Erbb2 Oncogene Protein As A Prognostic Factor In Feline Mammary Tumors, Mataya Taweechart, On-Uma Sirayayon, Grisnarong Wongbandue, Supradit Wangnaitham, Achariya Sailasuta, Sudson Sirividhayapong, Anudep Rungsipipat
The Expression Of C-Erbb2 Oncogene Protein As A Prognostic Factor In Feline Mammary Tumors, Mataya Taweechart, On-Uma Sirayayon, Grisnarong Wongbandue, Supradit Wangnaitham, Achariya Sailasuta, Sudson Sirividhayapong, Anudep Rungsipipat
The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine
The study looked at the relationship between the expression of c-erbB2 oncogene protein, histological types, PCNA and AgNORs indices, in feline mammary tumors. Sixty, surgically resected, mammary tumors from cats were collected and histological processed. The expression of c-erbB2 oncogene protein was detected by immunohistochemistry and was seen in benign hyperplasia, adenosis and malignant groups. The c-erbB2 oncogene protein expression in malignant, feline mammary tumors was 41.67% (25/60) which could be divided into simple tubular ACC, 25% (6/24), simple papillary ACC, 78.6% (11/14), solid carcinoma, 26.7% (4/15) and cribiform carcinoma, 57.14% (4/7). There were statistically significantly differences (p<0.05) in the expression of c-erbB2 oncogene protein between simple tubular ACC, compared with simple papillary ACC and solid carcinomas. The expression of c-erbB2 oncogene protein in specimens, classified by histological malignancy grades revealed, grade I, 42.11% and grade II, 41.46% but there was no statistically significant difference between them. An evaluation of a proliferative marker shown by a mean (±SD) of PCNA, was 34.63±23.87 and the mean (±SD) of AgNORs was 1.23±0.18. There was no significant difference between the PCNA and AgNORs index of both the histological types and the histological malignancy grades. However, a statistical difference of mean PCNA and AgNORs indices was noted in both c-erbB2 positive and c-erbB2 negative groups. The mean PCNA indices and AgNORs indices in c-erbB2 positive samples were 26.52±18.68 and 1.12±0.27 respectively, while the c-erbB2 negative ones were 39.43±26.24 and 1.28±0.19 respectively. In conclusion, c-erbB2 oncogene protein expression is considered to be an effective prognostic factor for adenocarcinoma subtypes of feline mammary tumors as it is in human and canine cases. However, integration of all the parameters (c-erbB2 oncogene protein, PCNA index, AgNORs index, histological types and clinical data) may achieve a more precise prognosis in feline, mammary tumor cases.