Feline Medicine

Karen Roach, RVT, VTS (ECC), discusses one hospital's capability for handling blood donors as well as the types of blood collected from canine and feline patients

Government officials are urging pet owners to avoid feeding pets raw diets amid multiple cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in felines and raw pet food recalls

Karen Roach, RVT, VTS (ECC), discusses caring for pets and livestock during a wildfire or other disaster event

Objects can get caught around the base of the tongue, knot up in the stomach, and become lodged in the pylorus or further down in the gastrointestinal tract

A Top 5 episode of dvm360's The Vet Blast Podcast is revealed in our 2024 countdown.

The document offers tips for minimizing the risk of the highly pathogenic avian influenza in felines and highlights the virus' growing threat to these animals

Alveo Technologies Inc. and the Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology IZI are collaborating on a pathogen test that can deliver quick and precise results

Recent research has found the compound AB070597 had a positive impact on older felines' kidneys

Last revised in 2015, the document provides guidance for addressing underdiagnosis and undermanagement of the disease, as well as fresh data on prevention, testing and treatment

Mark J. Acierno, DVM, MBA, DACVIM, shares different available options for appetite stimulation and nausea relief in feline patients with chronic kidney disease

Researchers found famciclovir decreases recovery time in kittens with infectious upper respiratory disease and may reduce corneal disease

Veterinarians in the US can now treat feline infectious peritonitis with the breakthrough antiviral GS-441524

A new study demonstrated the efficacy of outpatient care for cats exposed to toxic lilies

The oral product from Nutramax may be beneficial for normalizing serum cobalamin and methylmalonic acid concentrations.

A 10-month-old kitten survives FIP with 2 recently available medications

Kelly Foltz, CVT, LVT, RVT, VTS (ECC), explains why it's important to have a multimodal approach to analgesics in the management of feline pain

Christopher G. Byers, DVM, DACVECC, DACVIM (SAIM), CVJ, explains the difference between obstructive and restrictive breathing patterns

AAFP celebrated its 50th anniversary by sharing the organization's official name and logo change at the 2024 AAFP Annual Conference

Christopher G. Byers, DVM, DACVECC, DACVIM (SAIM), CVJ, discusses common adverse effects of SGLT2 inhibitors and clinical signs of eDKA

Management of the condition includes postoperative therapy and follow-up care

Christopher G. Byers, DVM, DACVECC, DACVIM (SAIM), CVJ, explains how Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors are used to manage diabetes mellitus in cats

The technological innovation is an expansion of the NOBIVAC NXT platform, and a breakthrough achievement against one of the most common feline diseases

Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC, talks about the importance of nutrition and supplements in helping stressed cats relax

Christopher Pachel, DVM, DACVB, CABC, discusses medical concerns that can manifest themselves in a cat’s behavior, ahead of his lecture at Fetch Coastal in Atlantic City

Pacagen’s novel product uses nanobodies to neutralize cat allergens

Molnupiravir has shown to be a promising option for treating feline infectious peritonitis as a first- and second-line therapy

Researchers made the discovery in tissue from 2 cats that had died in 2008, and say it provides new understanding of the disease

Tips for veterinary professionals were discussed during a session at the Fetch dvm360 Conference in Kansas City

This year’s event is supported by corporate sponsor Schwarzman Animal Medical Center and category sponsors Blue Buffalo Natural, MedVet, Banfield Pet Hospital, Thrive Pet Healthcare and PRN Pharmacal.

Innovative treatment has saved more than 250 cats from disease previously thought to be untreatable