Feline Medicine

An outbreak of canine distemper virus killed 72 tigers at a popular tourist attraction in Thailand, ruling out earlier concerns about avian influenza and raising questions about disease risks in captive tiger populations.

The afoxolaner chewable tablet is the most recent drug to receive an EUA from the FDA to treat New World screwworm in feline and canine patients.

Patent ductus arteriosus is a congenital heart defect that requires timely surgery.

A fatal highly pathogenic avian influenza infection in a domestic cat linked to wildlife and a separate backyard poultry detection point to ongoing spillover risks for animals sharing outdoor environments.

Royal Canin unveils a new diet for cats with diabetes and home care kits at VMX 2026.

Robenacoxib tablets from ZyVet Animal Health are bioequivalent to Onsior (Elanco Animal Health).

The product from Virbac contains ursolic acid that inhibits messenger RNA expression changes associated with muscle atrophy.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) may progress to feline small cell gastrointestinal (GI) lymphoma, researchers say. Texas A&M University is testing a new treatment option for the cancer.

Virbac acquired an oral solution of methimazole, known as Felanorm in the US and Thyronorm outside the US. The drug is the first FDA-approved generic methimazole oral solution for hyperthyroidism in cats.

What exactly is Felycin-CA1, and how does it work?

FelineVMA is providing the resource that was authored by a task force of board-certified veterinary specialists and a veterinary technician specialist in dentistry.

The monoclonal antibody from Zoetis previously received marketing authorization in Europe.

Cornell University is enrolling client-owned cats in an 11-week trial of AKS-562c, a once-weekly GLP-1 Fc-fusion candidate designed to reduce appetite and produce clinically meaningful weight loss while closely monitoring safety and tolerability.

The FDA determined that Credelio Cat may be effective in treating New World screwworm infestations in cats and kittens.

Discover the latest advancements in feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) treatment and diagnosis in veterinary medicine, featuring expert insights on effective strategies and alternatives.

Gallant is developing FDA-regulated, off-the-shelf mesenchymal stromal cell therapies to rapidly modulate inflammation, support tissue repair, and make stem cell treatment broadly available to cats and dogs.

This completion is a crucial requirement in the approval process for a drug.

Not all cats need to be treated for giardiasis, Michael Lappin, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, explained in a lecture at the 2025 New York Vet Show.

Solovecin by Dechra is a generic antibiotic for the treatment of skin infections in dogs and cats.

Veterinary teams enhance feline diabetes management through personalized care, effective communication, and evolving treatment options for improved quality of life.

Feeding practices, weight management, and low-carbohydrate food choices can significantly improve long-term health and treatment outcomes for cats with diabetes.

The new California bill prohibits any form of claw removal in cats except when performed for therapeutic reasons.

Zoetis' relfovetmab product is a long-acting anti–nerve growth factor monoclonal therapy for cats.

Discover insights on senior feline health and behavior changes in this interview with dvm360.

Community programs offering veterinary preventive care for free-roaming cat colonies can help mitigate public health risks, the CDC says.