Quantitative sensory testing with Electronic von Frey Anesthesiometer and von Frey filaments in nonpainful cats: a pilot study.

摘要: Abstract Objective Measurement of sensory thresholds could represent a complementary tool to behavioural pain scores in cats. The aim this study was investigate the feasibility quantitative testing (QST) with Electronic von Frey Anesthesiometer (EVF) and filaments (VFF) healthy cats, assess limits agreement (LOA) between two devices. Study design Prospective clinical study. Animals A total 15 client-owned Methods Two investigators (A B) carried out measurements independently. EVF VFF were applied on upper lip at level medial aspect stifle. 1-hour interval allowed sets taken by B; each investigator repeated entire session after 24 hours. LOA analysed intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), Bland Altman method. Results QST both feasible cats; however, willingness cats cooperate negatively affected repetition second day. presence cat owners seemed facilitate trial. There fair (ICC = 0.49; 95% confidence interval: 0.13–0.70). Conclusions relevance Our findings indicate that may be used for Further trials will needed verify usefulness feline patients suffering from actual chronic pain.