Alfred M. Legendre, DVM, DACVIM

Feline leukemia virus is endemic wherever there are free-roaming cats.

There are a number of classes of antifungal drugs.

Blastomycosis affects dogs, cats, horses, sea lions, lions, rhesus monkeys and polar bears. Dogs are the species most often infected.

Paraneoplastic syndromes may develop from the excessive production of hormones from an adenomatous or carcinomatous gland.

Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is feared by people who breed cats.

Histoplasmosis is a systemic fungal infection caused by Histoplasma capsulatum.

Nasal problems are a frequent reason for seeking veterinary care.

Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is feared by people who breed cats. It is also frustrating to the veterinarian because of the difficulties in making a definitive diagnosis.

Nasal problems are a frequent reason for seeking veterinary care. Sneezing that produces a nasal discharge or frank hemorrhage must be evaluated to identify the underlying cause.

Feline leukemia virus was initially isolated from a household of cats in Scotland by Dr. Jarrett in 1964.

Clients are always somewhat reluctance to treat pets with chemotherapy because of the horror stories that circulate about the use of chemotherapy in people.

Paraneoplastic syndromes may develop from the excessive production of hormones from an adenomatous or carcinomatous gland.

Research in antifungal drugs has increased dramatically in the last two decades with the advances in organ transplantation and the epidemic of AIDS.

Histoplasmosis is a systemic fungal infection caused by Histoplasma capsulatum.