Feline Medicine

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.

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.

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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.