Feline Medicine

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.

Dr. Sue Ettinger says treatment options aren't great, so watch for these oral tumors early on.

CVC educator Dr. Margie Scherk says take it case-by-case and assess muscle and body condition.

The New York Times says whisker fatigue is plaguing cats. The solution? A $40 feeding dish.

Here's our weekly rundown of new and notable veterinary products.

Otitis in cats may not be common in your veterinary clinic-but here's a quick update to prep for the next time you see a cat with itchy ears.

Despite highs and lows, you chose a career in veterinary medicine. And here's a group of people who know exactly what you're going through.

When it comes to chronic gastrointestinal cases, its time to throw out your outdated terms and diagnoses.

If your veterinary clients think food puzzles need no introduction, theyll likely end up with bored, frustrated felines. Share these tips for easing cats into the idea of working for their food

Dr. Chen Gilor illuminates two common mistakes you may be making when diagnosing this common endocrine disease.

Dont let your veterinary practice commit these feline faux pa(w)s with old, painful cats.

A positive result can have a dramatic impact on a cat and its owners. These researchers set out to determine the reliability of four in-clinic veterinary products.

How many pets are getting adequate dental care at your practice?

This milk protein concentrate from the milk of hyperimmunized cows, should be your next big moo-ve toward managing pain in feline patients

To get to the bottom of a tough otitis presentation in a patient, it's time for technicians to perform a little sleuthing.

Our writer told veterinary team members to cover zoonotic diseases in their clients' new puppy and kitten visits. This state veterinarian wants you all to know your state veterinarian is an excellent resource.

A recent study suggests that cats presenting with higher blood pressure when diagnosed with hypertension could benefit from greater doses of amlodipine.

Less stress can be truly life-saving in these feline patients just trying to catch their breath.

Placing a ureteral stent in cats with benign ureteral obstruction may preserve renal function.

Highly trained and experienced team members with the proper credentials can handle delicate procedures as well as-or better than-their bosses. So why do veterinarians have to be involved at all?

We'll give you a hint: saying, "we've always done it this way" isn't how you should go about pain management.

Expert Ralph Harvey, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVA, shares his awesome advice for handling a case of a cat with acetaminophen toxicosis.

Dr. ELise Christensen shares a few her favorite medication options for fast fixes during situational anxiety, panic and phobia.

Make sure clients are aware of the signs of heart disease with this in-depth infographic.

A lost voice brought this cat in to see his veterinarian, but hepatosplenomegaly was found on radiographic examination. Work through this case with the team at the University of Tennessee.