Feline Medicine

"It's an adjunct for pain management," says Fetch dvm360 Conference speaker Dr. Matthew Brunke.

Cats are masters of disguising pain and illness, but this kitty litter is designed to help reveal their true colors.

When a pet owner says the word V-E-T, a cat hears D-I-E. But you can fix that.

Feline leukemia virus sounds like a horrifying diagnosis to cat owners. But there is much hope for your feline patients with this infectious disease.

Leaving behind any rough edges or diseased tissue when removing teeth from cats with this painful condition is a big no-no, says Dr. Heidi Lobprise.

For the good of dog, cat and human health, here's the latest on these infectious bacteria.

Your feline patients don't consider themselves predators in your veterinary clinic-they considers themselves the prey. It's time to reframe, not blame.

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

Yes, you CAN rehab a cat. Really! Here's a short guide.

Nat Geo WILD's Animal ER in a Houston specialty practice showcases how hard veterinarians and their teams work, how the wonders of modern medicine reach all the way to pets, and where that money from the vet bill goes. (Hint: Better medicine.)

Traditional Chinese medicine provides Dr. Sally Barchman, CVA, an opportunity to create a unique pain management treatment plan for each veterinary patient.

I know what you're thinking: "Didn't we get rid of rabies?" It depends on which domesticated species we're talking about. In dogs, we're doing great! In cats, not so much.

Whether a pet has just had a major operation or it has suddenly stopped happily eating whatever drops into its food bowl, Dr. Deborah Linder has a few tricks up her sleeve to help bring that appetite back.

Diagnosis and treatment can be simplified by assessing whether the disease is in the acute or chronic state.

New to the ICU? Keep this calculations chart on hand so you can spend more time saving and less time scratching your head.

Dr. Garret Pachtinger shares the many reasons felines and canines vary in medical responsesespecially when it comes to drug doses.

Because, cmon, as veterinary professionals, we know cats arent just going to outright say those three little words. Here's a handout depicting the telltale signs that a feline friend is giving his human heart-eyes.

Comparing a cat's initial concentration of this assay with the results at discharge and during follow-up may help assess survival time.

Surgery team, assemble! Its time for veterinarians to let their Super Techs reveal the heroes they were born to be.

From performing blood typing to administering blood transfusions, here are the blood products you should have on hand in your veterinary hospital.

Elizabethan collars are so four centuries ago. Is it time to step into the present with these new takes on the old solution to post-treatment patients biting or scratching themselves?

The cat, which had history of heartworm disease, presented with rear leg lameness.

Let's get to the bloody basics of defects in red blood cells, how they can cause anemia and what you (yes, you!) can do about it.

Many cat owners think their full-figured feline freeloaders were made for a life of luxury and ease. Encourage mental and physical exercise with these fast, frugal enrichment ideas.

You need to give an elevator speech to clients about your Fear Free certification. Let us do the talking for you.

These minuscule beasties can wreak havoc across animal species (and your veterinary clients, too). Here are tips to stop 'em.

We asked, and dvm360 survey respondents answered. Heres what these veterinary professionals do when it comes to performing and examining fungal cultures in their practices.

How can you talk to pet owners about euthanasia when their immediate reaction is to flinch away from the very word? Here are some tips to help your veterinary team smooth the transition for clients.

Each Veterinary Medicine Essentials package covers diagnostic steps, treatment plan guidance and the latest updates, plus resources to share with your entire veterinary team and your clients.

Caring for pets in their final moments is a frequent reality for veterinary professionals. Here are 30 of the most raw, poignant, honest and sometimes rueful confessions to highlight this special responsibility you have to your patients.