| Feline reproduction: problems and clinical challenges. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 21704900 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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AUDIENCE: Many veterinarians are closely involved with pedigree cat breeding and have become familiar with the unique characteristics of feline reproduction and breeding management. However, even veterinarians who do not have involvement with the pedigree cat fancy require a basic knowledge of the reproductive problems that are most likely to be encountered in working with non-breeding pet cats as well as stray and feral cats. CLINICAL CHALLENGES: This article reviews reproductive problems and challenges in both sexes - namely, ovarian remnant syndrome, mammary fibroadenomatous hyperplasia, congenital anomalies of the reproductive tract and pregnancy diagnosis in the queen, and cryptorchidism and low libido in the tom. EVIDENCE BASE: Feline reproduction has not received the amount of investigation and attention that has been directed at canine reproduction. The result is that less data is available both for description of normal reproduction and for management of common problems. This article reviews most of the available evidence for the conditions discussed. Efforts should focus on making information more readily available to the practitioner and expanding the knowledge base in this important area of feline medicine. |
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Authors:
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Susan Little |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of feline medicine and surgery Volume: 13 ISSN: 1532-2750 ISO Abbreviation: J. Feline Med. Surg. Publication Date: 2011 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2011-06-27 Completed Date: 2011-09-21 Revised Date: 2011-12-14 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100897329 Medline TA: J Feline Med Surg Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 508-15 Citation Subset: IM |
Copyright Information:
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Copyright © 2011 ISFM and AAFP. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
Affiliation:
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Bytown Cat Hospital, 422 McArthur Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1K 1G6. susanlittledvm@gmail.com |
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Animals Cat Diseases / diagnosis*, surgery* Cats Cryptorchidism / diagnosis, surgery, veterinary Female Fibrocystic Breast Disease / diagnosis, surgery, veterinary Hyperplasia / diagnosis, surgery, veterinary Libido / physiology Male Mammary Glands, Animal / pathology Ovarian Diseases / diagnosis, surgery, veterinary Pregnancy Reproduction / physiology* Syndrome Uterus / abnormalities, surgery |
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Comment In:
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J Feline Med Surg. 2011 Nov;13(11):874-5
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22063211
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