The Effects of Pregnancy Status on Lacrimal Caruncle Temperature, Intraocular Pressure and Rectal Temperature in Cats: A Preliminary Study
This study presents a preliminary report that documents a noteworthy reduction in RT in pregnant cats (38 ± 0.7°C) as compared to cats in anoestrus. Pregnancy also has an effect on the IOP. It was hypothesised that the hormonal changes induced by pregnancy in cats would have a substantial impact on IOP and RT. Although body temperature can be measured using LCT, RT should still be utilised as the reference measurement site.
Authors
- Tarık Şafak (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6178-4641)
- Elif Doğan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3321-8116)
- Candemir Özcan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2186-5305)
- Ayşe Başak Dellalbaşı (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5796-5298)
Institutions
- Kastamonu University (TR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Veterinary Medicine and Science
- Published
- 2024-10-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/vms3.70077
- Citations
- 6
- Primary Topic
- Veterinary Medicine and Surgery
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.83