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Cutaneous Asthenia (Ehlers–Danlos Syndrome) In A Cat, Banu Dokuzeylül, Eli̇f Demet Altun, Tamer Hali̇t Özdoğan, Hasan Hakan Bozkurt, Seçki̇n Serdar Arun, Mehmet Erman Or
Cutaneous Asthenia (Ehlers–Danlos Syndrome) In A Cat, Banu Dokuzeylül, Eli̇f Demet Altun, Tamer Hali̇t Özdoğan, Hasan Hakan Bozkurt, Seçki̇n Serdar Arun, Mehmet Erman Or
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS), or dermatosparaxis, is a rare hereditary disease of the connective tissue, which is characterized by skin hyperextensibility and laxity. In the present article, the case of a crossbred female spayed cat, at the age of 2 years, was presented with hyperelasticity of the skin, alopecia, and an ulcerative wound on the left hind leg. The animal's dorsum was hyperextensible, smooth to the touch, and could be easily torn with minor traumas. To the best of the authors' knowledge, the present report is the first documented feline case of cutaneous asthenia in Turkey.
Dorsal Luxation Of The Scapula In A Cat, Serhat Özsoy, Özlem Güzel
Dorsal Luxation Of The Scapula In A Cat, Serhat Özsoy, Özlem Güzel
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Dorsal luxation of the scapula is a rare orthopedic disorder caused by traumatic rupture of the muscles supporting the scapula. The presented case consisted of an adult cat in which luxation of the scapula had occurred due to trauma. During clinical examination, dorsal displacement of the scapula was evident upon manipulation of the limb. Radiological examination did not reveal any fractures or other concurrent injuries. In the surgical treatment of the patient, the muscles were sutured in place. The patient regained its normal gait without any complications within 4 weeks.
Assessment Of Amiodarone Effects On Intact Cats' Electrocardiograms, Farzad Gouya, Ali Shabestari Asl
Assessment Of Amiodarone Effects On Intact Cats' Electrocardiograms, Farzad Gouya, Ali Shabestari Asl
Turkish Journal of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Amiodarone can be used for treatment of ventricular and supraventricular arrhythmias in canine medicine, but its exact role in feline electrocardiography and its side effects have not been proven. The aim of this study was the evaluation of amiodarone and its different dosages' effects on intact feline heart electrocardiograms. Eight healthy stray cats were selected and control electrocardiogram was obtained. Amiodarone tablets were prescribed twice daily at 10 mg/kg for 7 days. The same protocol was repeated with doses of 15 and 25 mg/kg. Hexagonal electrocardiograms were obtained at the end of each stage. Electrocardiograms were evaluated for P amplitude …