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A New Easy-to-Learn Fear-Free Method to Stop Purring During Cardiac Auscultation in Cats
Oct 31, 2025 Prospective multicenter trial

A New Easy-to-Learn Fear-Free Method to Stop Purring During Cardiac Auscultation in Cats

The "larynx hold" stops loud purring in 89% of cats during cardiac exams, with equal success by students and specialists in a 582-cat trial.

Key Finding: Simple "larynx hold" maneuver stopped loud purring in 89% of cats
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5 min read Animals (MDPI)

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