Feline Medicine

The Cat Friendly Practice Program reaches a key milestone and launches new initiatives.

Petco Love and Bissell Pet Foundation aim to increase vaccine awareness and immunization service during National Pet Vaccination Month

Two veterinary students displaying extraordinary effort and commitment in accelerating feline care will be awarded $2500 each.

The 2022 recognition is funded by Boehringer Ingelheim and will be presented at the congress of the International Society of Feline Medicine in Greece.

An expert outlines the risks and treatments.

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In this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, Dr Adam Christman interviews Steve Dale, CABC, on the topic of feline allergies.

Meghan E. Herron, DVM, DACVB, spoke at VMX about handling common feline nuisance behaviors that cause stress for clients.

Put your parasitology chops to the test with these 11 questions. 

The Cats Fanciers' Association released its Top 10 most popular cat breeds list.

In this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, Dr Adam Christman interviews Kash Kuruppu, DVM, about how the oral microbiome is quickly becoming an important marker in the early detection of dental disease.

Early detection and routine therapy are key to preventing periodontal disease.

The work of Niels C. Pedersen, DVM, PhD, provided a foundation for investigators studying an antiviral drug for treating COVID-19.

Cats have an inherent need to scratch. Pet parents have an inherent desire to protect their furniture. Both can be achieved.

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Meghan E. Herron, DVM, DACVB, shares tips to help clients with cats who love to perch on their countertops.

Can a cat's anxiety with their environment really manifest in physical symptoms?

Claire Fellman, PhD, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVCP, discusses what to expect with continuous glucose monitors.

In light of National Cat Health Month, we have featured 3 videos spotlighting feline care tips.

Cats have natural needs that, when unmet, can lead to troublesome behaviors. Meghan E. Herron, DVM, DACVB, shares how to create an environment that serves those needs.

The company will conduct research on feline stomatitis and canine periodontal disease to inform development of its cat and dog dental health tests.

Claire Fellman, PhD, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVCP, talks about different insulin options and what the literature tells us about their effectiveness in lowering blood-glucose levels.

Claire Fellman, PhD, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVCP, explains the difference between tightly controlling glucose and focusing more on the clinical signs and other factors of diabetes in cats.

Claire Fellman, PhD, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM), DACVCP, shares the pros and cons of low-carb vs "ultra" low-carb diets in cats with diabetes.

Elanco’s new prescription medication is indicated to control postoperative pain associated with surgical procedures.