Publications by authors named "Alexandra Kennedy"

Article Synopsis
  • Limited information exists on neosporosis in adult dogs, prompting a study on clinical signs, treatments, and outcomes in a specific case series of 21 dogs with confirmed diagnoses in Sydney, Australia.
  • The study revealed diverse clinical symptoms, such as generalized myopathy and intracranial disease, with many dogs showing high serum creatine kinase levels and various MRI abnormalities.
  • Treatment outcomes varied significantly, with some dogs fully recovering and others facing relapses, highlighting the challenges in managing adult neosporosis despite some dogs surviving past one year post-diagnosis.
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Objectives: Ureteral obstruction (UO) in cats causes acute kidney injury and typically requires surgical intervention. Information is required about potentially modifiable risk factors to inform prevention strategies.

Methods: A case-control study was performed to assess risk factors associated with feline UO.

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