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Bueno de Souza F, Volpi Gonçalves N, Peruch Bonatelli S, Frey Belotta A, Salgueiro Geraldes S, Mamprim MJ, Chalfun Guimaraes-Okamoto PT, Gomes Lourenço ML, Rodrigues Ramos PR, Canevese Rahal S, Melchert A. Renal resistive index in obese and non‑obese cats. Vet Ital 2022; 58. [PMID: 37219836 DOI: 10.12834/vetit.2294.15564.2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2020] [Accepted: 08/03/2021] [Indexed: 05/24/2023]
Abstract
This study aimed to compare renal function between obese and normal‑weight healthy cats, using intrarenal resistive index (RI), serum symmetric dimethylarginine (SDMA), and serum creatinine, and to identify the variables that might influence intrarenal RI. Thirty crossbred client‑owned cats met the inclusion criteria and were allocated into two groups: Control and Obese. Body weight, body mass index (BMI), body condition score (BCS), SAP, serum SDMA, urea, and creatinine were evaluated. B‑mode and Doppler ultrasound of the kidneys were done. RI evaluation was in the interlobar artery. SDMA and intrarenal RI were compared between groups, also considering the gender of the cats. A correlation analysis between intrarenal RI with the other parameters was performed. SDMA was higher in the Obese group. Intrarenal RI was higher in females than males in the Obese group. Obese females presented higher RI and SDMA than Control females. A positive correlation was observed between RI, age, body weight, and BMI. Six obese cats (40%) showed increased RI. The increase in body weight, BCS, and BMI resulted in a simultaneous increase in RI and SDMA. The RI may assist in monitoring renal function, and may be associated with preclinical kidney changes in obese cats.
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Affiliation(s)
- Fúlvia Bueno de Souza
- Department of Veterinary Clinic, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Univ Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Department of Veterinary Clinic, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Univ Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Departament of Veterinary Surgery and Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Univ Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Departament of Veterinary Surgery and Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Univ Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Clinic, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Univ Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Departament of Veterinary Surgery and Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Univ Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Clinic, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Univ Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Departament of Physics and Biophysics, Institute of Bioscience- IBB, Univ Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Departament of Veterinary Surgery and Animal Reproduction, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Univ Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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- School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Univ Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Botucatu, SP
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de Souza FB, Nakiri IM, Lourenço NDO, da Silva GG, Paschoalini DR, Guimarães-Okamoto PTC, Melchert A. Prevalence of Intestinal Endoparasites With Zoonotic Potential in Domestic Cats From Botucatu, SP, Brazil. Top Companion Anim Med 2018; 32:114-117. [PMID: 29291773 DOI: 10.1053/j.tcam.2017.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2017] [Revised: 10/16/2017] [Accepted: 10/24/2017] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
Abstract
Intestinal endoparasites in cats have received increasing attention worldwide due to the increase in the population of cats and their intimate relationship with people. However, concern about the zoonotic potential of these agents is still small. The aim of this study was evaluating the occurrence of intestinal endoparasites, the most prevalent ones, as well as the profile of affected cats. We conducted a survey of the medical records of cats treated at Small Animal Medical Clinic, in the Veterinary Hospital of the University of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences-campus Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil. Medical records between January 2011 and September 2015 were evaluated, including all cats presenting with gastrointestinal clinical disorders and had positive parasitological stool sample tests (Faust and Willis techniques) for any type of endoparasite. We evaluated the data obtained from these cats, such as sex, breed, age, diet, street access, history of parasitic diseases and season of the year. From the 1725 cats evaluated during this period, there were a total of 60 positive cases. Among these cats, 60% were males and 40% were females. Regarding breeds, 68.3% were mixed breeds, 21.7% Persian, 8.3% Siamese, and 1.7% Himalayan. The ages ranged from 1-11 years old, with an average age of 2 years and 5 months. However, cats up to 6-months old were the most frequently affected. The highest incidence of parasitized cat was for Giardia sp. (65.0%), followed by Ancylostoma spp. (40.0%), Dipylidium caninum and Toxocara cati (8.3% each). It was observed that 65% of cats presented single infections and 35% mixed infections. This survey analyzed only positive cases of gastrointestinal endoparasites, so it diverges in some respects from other results in the literature. Asymptomatic cats were not considered, but they may be carriers that eliminate parasites in the environment. However, all intestinal endoparasites isolated in cats in this study represent a potential risk of zoonotic infections, which highlights the importance of this data for the adoption of preventive measures, especially in young male cats, which were the most frequently affected in this study and in others.
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Affiliation(s)
- Fúlvia Bueno de Souza
- School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Botucatu, SP, Brazil
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- School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Botucatu, SP, Brazil
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- School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Botucatu, SP, Brazil
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- School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Botucatu, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Clinic, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), Botucatu, SP, Brazil.
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