Chronic activation of the renin‐angiotensin‐aldosterone system (RAAS) promotes and
perpetuates the syndromes of congestive heart failure, systemic hypertension, and chronic …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is the most common metabolic disease of domesticated cats,
with most affected cats being geriatric (> 12 years of age). The prevalence of CKD in cats …

In 2000, a group of experts was convened to develop comprehensive guidelines for the
identification and treatment of systemic hypertension in cats and dogs. In 2007, the …

The primary focus of monitoring anesthetized patients is the assessment of depth of
anesthesia, cardiovascular and pulmonary consequences of the anesthetized state, and …

Objectives Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) appears to be common in cats and, based
on pilot data, a prevalence of 15% has been hypothesized. The objectives were to screen a …

Practical relevance: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed
diseases in older cats. In most cats, CKD is also a progressive disease and can be …

Although several reviews on canine leishmaniasis have been published, none thoroughly
described clinicopathologic abnormalities and their clinical usefulness. The aim of this …

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is defined as the presence of structural or functional
abnormalities of one or both kidneys that have been present for an extended period, usually …

Background and goals Cats have become the most popular pet in the United States, yet
statistics about veterinary care for cats remain troubling. Although most owners consider …

Background The number of pet cats is increasing in most countries, often outnumbering pet
dogs, yet cats receive less veterinary care than their canine counterparts. Clients state the …