Jennifer L. Garcia, DVM, DACVIM

Cats that are immune to the powers of catnip may still be able to enjoy that special brand of feline fun with alternative plant materials that may work just as well.

A new study shows that intervention with pimobendan may be helpful in asymptomatic dogs with structural cardiac changes.

In pneumonia and pyothorax cases, treatment while awaiting test results is recommended, but not in bronchitis cases.

A 10-day observation period is recommended in dogs with mild clinical signs as most pathogens involved in this respiratory disease are viral.