MT20-011: Feline congenital primary hypothyroidism: Establishing normal reference intervals and treatment guidelines
Hypothyroidism is a disorder characterized by a deficiency of thyroid hormone and is not well understood in kittens. The condition
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W97-FOLEY: The influence of age and passive systemic immunity on the severity and duration of feline enteric coronavirus infection
The researchers hope to confirm the existence of age-related resistance to FECV infection, and to determine whether natural infection can
W19-035: Effects of a Surrogate Mother on Misdirected Oral Behaviors in Orphaned Neonatal Kittens
Thousands of kittens are separated from their mothers each year, either due to maternal death, neglect, or accidental separation. Many
W11-012: A Cohort-controlled Study of Diarrheagenic E. coli , Concurrent Enteric Infection, and Failure of Passive Transfer as Contributing Risks for Mortality in Kittens
It is estimated that a staggering 180 million kittens are born each year to the owned and feral cat population
W11-013: Intestinal Biofilm Formation by Enterococci in Kittens – Determining the Identity and Virulence Determinants of Those Associated with Life and Death
Diarrhea is frequently a primary or contributing cause of death of foster-age kittens. Among the causes of diarrhea, bacterial culprits
W09-002: Nutritional adequacy and performance of raw food diets in kittens
There are many benefits claimed for feeding raw food diets to cats, including improved immune function. Although 4% of U.S.
W09-022: Prevalence, identity, and antimicrobial susceptibility of enteroadherent Enterococcus spp. infection in kittens with and without diarrhea – A new pathogen?
Kitten diarrhea is a frustrating problem for which few causes, and therefore few treatments, have been identified. Although the intestinal
W00-019: Pharmacokinetics of Enrofloxacin in Kittens: Optimizing Antibiotic Therapy for Pediatric Patients
Bacterial septicemia is a leading cause of mortality in kittens from 10 days to 4 weeks of age. The seriousness
MT18-003: Metagenomic and metabolomic analysis of the short term and long term effects of antibiotic therapy on the intestinal microbiota in growing kittens and their relation to the overall health status of these kittens
Antibiotic treatment has repeatedly been in the spotlight as a determinant factor for the creation of a disrupted gastrointestinal microbiota