Quantitative sensory testing with Electronic von Frey Anaesthesiometer and von Frey filaments in non-painful cats- a pilot study

Authors
H Machin, E Kato, C Adami

Lab
Department of Clinical Sciences and Services, Royal Veterinary College, University of London, Hatfield, UK

Journal
Veterinary Anaesthesia and Analgesia

Abstract
Quantitative sensory testing with both the EVF and the VFF was feasible in healthy cats; however, the willingness of the cats to cooperate was negatively affected by the repetition of the measurements on the second day. The presence of the cat owners seemed to facilitate the trial. There was a fair agreement between the EVF and the VFF (ICC = 0.49; CI: 0.13 – 0.70).

BIOSEB Instruments Used:
Von Frey Filaments (Bio-VF-M)