In collaboration with the American College of Veterinary Pathologists.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCase Summary: A 5-year-old male neutered Persian cat was referred for investigation of a 4 week history of weight loss, inappetence and intermittent vomiting. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and inflammatory bowel disease were diagnosed, and despite immunosuppressive therapy and assisted enteral nutrition, the cat experienced persistent anorexia, vomiting and severe weight loss. After 2 additional weeks of treatment, the cat developed acute-onset neurological signs associated with severe hyperammonaemia and was euthanased.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Antiplatelet medications are increasingly used in dogs. Remote analysis of platelet activity is challenging, limiting assessment of antiplatelet drug efficacy.
Hypothesis/objectives: To evaluate a method used in humans for stimulation and remote analysis of canine platelet activity.