Clinical evaluation of multimodal environmental modification (MEMO) in the management of cats with idiopathic cystitis
Clinical evaluation of multimodal environmental modification (MEMO) in the management of cats with idiopathic cystitis
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DOI：
10.1016/j.jfms.2006.02.002
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发表时间：
2006-08-01
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1.7
通讯作者：
Bolus, Roger R.
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作者：
Buffington, C. A. Tony;Westropp, Jodi L.;Bolus, Roger R.
这项前瞻性观察性研究评价了在多模式环境改良（MEMO）后，客户报告的特发性膀胱炎猫下尿路体征（LUTS）和其他异常体征的复发。研究了46只客户拥有的患有特发性膀胱炎的室内饲养猫，根据复发性LUTS病史和无尿石症或细菌性尿路感染的证据进行诊断。除了他们通常的护理，客户还根据详细的环境历史为MEMO提供了建议。通过客户联系对病例进行10个月的随访，以确定MEMO对LUTS和其他体征的影响。LUTS、恐惧、紧张、呼吸道症状显著减少（P < 0.05），攻击行为和下肠道症状有减少的趋势（P < 0.1）。这些结果表明，MEMO是一个有前途的治疗室内饲养的猫与LUTS，并应随访前瞻性对照临床试验。(C)2006 ESFM和AAFR由Elsevier Ltd.出版。保留所有权利。
This prospective observational study evaluated client-reported recurrence of lower urinary tract signs (LUTS) and other signs of abnormalities in cats with idiopathic cystitis after institution of multimodal environmental modification (MEMO). Forty-six client-owned indoor-housed cats with idiopathic cystitis, diagnosed based on a history of recurrent LUTS and evidence of absence of urolithiasis or bacterial urinary tract infection were studied. In addition to their usual care, clients were offered recommendations for MEMO based on a detailed environmental history. Cases were followed for 10 months by client contact to determine the effect of MEMO on LUTS and other signs. Significant (P < 0.05) reductions in LUTS, fearfulness, nervousness, signs referable to the respiratory tract, and a trend (P < 0.1) toward reduced aggressive behavior and signs referable to the lower intestinal tract were identified. These results suggest that MEMO is a promising adjunctive therapy for indoor-housed cats with LUTS, and should be followed up with prospective controlled clinical trials. (C) 2006 ESFM and AAFR Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.