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View article: EXPRESS: Effect of trauma on the concentration of selected feline acute-phase proteins
EXPRESS: Effect of trauma on the concentration of selected feline acute-phase proteins Open
Objectives: To evaluate selected acute phase proteins (APPs) in 61 cats (mainly stray, domestic shorthair aged 2 months to 17 years, 39 males and 22 females) presented with acute trauma at the university teaching hospital of XXX. Methods: …
View article: The AB Blood Group System Phenotype Does Not Play a Role in Toxoplasma gondii Infection in Cats
The AB Blood Group System Phenotype Does Not Play a Role in Toxoplasma gondii Infection in Cats Open
Previous studies have evaluated the association between different blood groups and human infection with Toxoplasma gondii. No similar studies exist in cats. The objective of this study was to evaluate the role of some risk or protective fa…
View article: Comparison of Hemostatic Activity in Canine Leukoreduced Cryoprecipitate, Cryopoor Plasma, and Fresh Plasma
Comparison of Hemostatic Activity in Canine Leukoreduced Cryoprecipitate, Cryopoor Plasma, and Fresh Plasma Open
Background To date, no studies have reported the evaluation of hemostatic activity in canine leukoreduced cryoprecipitate (LR‐CRYO) and leukoreduced cryopoor plasma (LR‐CPP). Objectives We aimed to compare the hemostatic activity of LR‐CRY…
View article: Evaluation of a point-of-care test for quantitative determination of total thyroxine in feline serum
Evaluation of a point-of-care test for quantitative determination of total thyroxine in feline serum Open
Objectives Total thyroxine (TT4) evaluation is the most commonly used first-line test for the diagnosis and monitoring of cats with hyperthyroidism. Vcheck T4 is a point-of-care immunoassay that measures TT4 using a Vcheck V200 analyser. T…
View article: Antibacterial Effect of Canine Leucocyte Platelet-Rich Plasma (L-PRP) and Canine Platelet-Poor Plasma (PPP) Against Methicillin-Sensitive and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius
Antibacterial Effect of Canine Leucocyte Platelet-Rich Plasma (L-PRP) and Canine Platelet-Poor Plasma (PPP) Against Methicillin-Sensitive and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius Open
Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (SP) is a commensal and opportunistic pathogen of skin and mucosal surfaces, isolated from healthy dogs and from canine pyoderma cases. It has recently gained attention due to its increasing antibiotic resis…
View article: Relationship between urinary neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin and selected biochemical and urinary parameters in dogs naturally infected with Leishmania infantum
Relationship between urinary neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin and selected biochemical and urinary parameters in dogs naturally infected with Leishmania infantum Open
Background and Aim: Leishmania infantum infection in dogs has several clinical manifestations. Glomerulonephritis, caused by circulating immune complexes, may cause proteinuria and progress to kidney failure, which is the primary cause of …
View article: Antibiotic Resistance Genes Carried by Commensal Escherichia coli from Shelter Cats in Italy
Antibiotic Resistance Genes Carried by Commensal Escherichia coli from Shelter Cats in Italy Open
Antimicrobial resistance is a widespread global health problem. The presence of resistant bacteria and antibiotic resistance genes has been demonstrated not only in humans but also in animals, including pets. Stray cats share the urban env…
View article: FeliLeish: An Update on Feline Leishmaniosis and Factors Associated with Infection in Different Feline Populations from Italy
FeliLeish: An Update on Feline Leishmaniosis and Factors Associated with Infection in Different Feline Populations from Italy Open
Feline leishmaniosis is a worldwide infection caused by the parasite of the genus Leishmania transmitted by sandflies. Based on the complexity of epidemiology and diagnosis of this infection, the role of cats in the epidemiology and clinic…
View article: Do Blood Phenotypes of Feline AB Blood Group System Affect the SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Serostatus in Cats?
Do Blood Phenotypes of Feline AB Blood Group System Affect the SARS-CoV-2 Antibody Serostatus in Cats? Open
Cats are susceptible to coronavirus infections, including infection by human severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV). In human ABO system blood groups, alloantibodies can play a direct role in resistance to infectious dise…
View article: Can Stray Cats Be Reservoirs of Antimicrobial Resistance?
Can Stray Cats Be Reservoirs of Antimicrobial Resistance? Open
The emergence and spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global problem that requires a One Health approach. Despite several studies have reported the role of companion animals as reservoirs of AMR, limited information is available …
View article: Evaluating the association between blood genotype or phenotype and haemoplasma infection in UK and Italian cats
Evaluating the association between blood genotype or phenotype and haemoplasma infection in UK and Italian cats Open
Background In humans, blood groups are associated with varying prevalence of infections. The aim of this study was to determine if associations exist between the feline AB blood group system and haemoplasma infection. Methods Data from two…
View article: Critically Appraised Topic on Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) in Dogs: An Advisable Treatment for Skin Diseases?
Critically Appraised Topic on Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) in Dogs: An Advisable Treatment for Skin Diseases? Open
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) is a therapeutic option that stimulates cellular function through intracellular photobiological and photochemical reactions, promoting better tissue repair and an anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and analges…
View article: In Vitro Antiparasitic Activities of Monovalent Ionophore Compounds for Human and Canine Leishmaniases
In Vitro Antiparasitic Activities of Monovalent Ionophore Compounds for Human and Canine Leishmaniases Open
The leishmaniases are vector-borne parasitic diseases affecting humans and animals, with high mortality rates in endemic countries. Infected dogs represent the main reservoir of infection. Disease control is mainly based on chemotherapy, w…
View article: Evaluation of Association between Blood Phenotypes A, B and AB and Feline Coronavirus Infection in Cats
Evaluation of Association between Blood Phenotypes A, B and AB and Feline Coronavirus Infection in Cats Open
Cats are susceptible to feline coronavirus (FCoV), a highly contagious virus with fecal–oral transmission. In people, susceptibility to coronavirus infection, such as SARS-CoV infection, has been associated with the ABO blood group, with i…
View article: Lack of association between feline AB blood groups and retroviral status: a multicenter, multicountry study
Lack of association between feline AB blood groups and retroviral status: a multicenter, multicountry study Open
Objectives The relationship between blood group antigens and disease has been studied in humans. Blood types have been associated with both decreased and increased rates of various infections. In addition, blood group expression has been s…
View article: Hemostatic Activity of Canine Never-Frozen Liquid Plasma Collected for Transfusion
Hemostatic Activity of Canine Never-Frozen Liquid Plasma Collected for Transfusion Open
This study measured the changes of hemostatic activity in liquid plasma (LP) over 7 days of storage. Five canine plasma units, divided into two aliquots were evaluated: one stored refrigerated at 2–6°C as never-frozen LP and one frozen at …
View article: Editorial: Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) in Companion and Farm Animals
Editorial: Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) in Companion and Farm Animals Open
EDITORIAL article Front. Vet. Sci., 07 February 2022Sec. Comparative and Clinical Medicine Volume 8 - 2021 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2021.834546
View article: Hematological and Biochemical Reference Values in Healthy Captive Tigers (Panthera tigris)
Hematological and Biochemical Reference Values in Healthy Captive Tigers (Panthera tigris) Open
The tiger (Panthera tigris) is an endangered species. The health of individuals is important and any data on hematological and biochemical blood values can provide valuable information; when combined with physical assessment. This data ass…
View article: Editorial: Blood Groups in Companion Animals
Editorial: Blood Groups in Companion Animals Open
EDITORIAL article Front. Vet. Sci., 30 November 2021Sec. Veterinary Experimental and Diagnostic Pathology Volume 8 - 2021 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2021.792720
View article: Use of Autologous Leucocyte- and Platelet-Rich Plasma (L-PRP) in the Treatment of Aural Hematoma in Dogs
Use of Autologous Leucocyte- and Platelet-Rich Plasma (L-PRP) in the Treatment of Aural Hematoma in Dogs Open
Leukocyte- and platelet-rich plasma (L-PRP) can accelerate the healing process by providing increased concentrations of platelet-derived growth factors. The objective of this study was to evaluate the clinical effect of L-PRP in the treatm…
View article: Effect of Leukoreduction by Pre-Storage Filtration on Coagulation Activity of Canine Plasma Collected for Transfusion
Effect of Leukoreduction by Pre-Storage Filtration on Coagulation Activity of Canine Plasma Collected for Transfusion Open
Leukoreduction of blood products is a technique used to prevent leukocyte-induced transfusion reactions and is extensively used in human, but rarely in veterinary patients. The concentration of some coagulation proteins can be affected by …
View article: A pre- and during Pandemic Survey of Sars-Cov-2 Infection in Stray Colony and Shelter Cats from a High Endemic Area of Northern Italy
A pre- and during Pandemic Survey of Sars-Cov-2 Infection in Stray Colony and Shelter Cats from a High Endemic Area of Northern Italy Open
Cats are susceptible to infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Whilst a number of studies have been performed worldwide on owned cats, limited data are available on stray, colony or shelter cats. We in…
View article: Efficacy of a Semi Automated Commercial Closed System for Autologous Leukocyte- and Platelet-Rich Plasma (l-prp) Production in Dogs: A Preliminary Study
Efficacy of a Semi Automated Commercial Closed System for Autologous Leukocyte- and Platelet-Rich Plasma (l-prp) Production in Dogs: A Preliminary Study Open
Background: To characterize the cellular composition (platelets, erythrocytes, and leukocytes) and determine platelet-derived growth factor isoform BB (PDGF-BB) concentration in canine leukocyte- and platelet rich plasma (L-PRP) produced u…
View article: Prevalence of Ca Blood Type and Alloantibodies in a Population of Horses from Italy
Prevalence of Ca Blood Type and Alloantibodies in a Population of Horses from Italy Open
A knowledge of the blood groups and alloantibodies present is essential for the safe transfusion of blood products in horses. Pre-transfusion screening and blood typing minimizes the risk of incompatible RBC transfusions and prevents immun…
View article: Prevalence of Blood Types and Alloantibodies of the AB Blood Group System in Non-Pedigree Cats from Northern (Lombardy) and Southern (Sicily) Italy
Prevalence of Blood Types and Alloantibodies of the AB Blood Group System in Non-Pedigree Cats from Northern (Lombardy) and Southern (Sicily) Italy Open
The aims of this study were to determine the prevalence of A, B and AB blood types and alloantibodies in non-pedigree cats from two regions, one in Northern and one in Southern Italy (Lombardy and Sicily, respectively). A total of 448 samp…
View article: Comparison of Conventional Tube and Gel-Based Agglutination Tests for AB System Blood Typing in Cat
Comparison of Conventional Tube and Gel-Based Agglutination Tests for AB System Blood Typing in Cat Open
Gel technology is widely used for blood typing in human medicine. It has a number of advantages over routine tube testing, including standardization, stability, smaller sample volume, ease of performance and analysis, and speed. The aim of…
View article: Feline Leishmania spp. Infection in a Non-Endemic Area of Northern Italy
Feline Leishmania spp. Infection in a Non-Endemic Area of Northern Italy Open
Feline leishmaniosis (FeL) is an emerging vector-borne feline disease, with increasing numbers of cases reported and studies performed internationally. This study aimed to update the epidemiological status for FeL in stray cats in Milan, n…