Feline Medicine

Ever wonder how a mouse would factor on the Weight Watchers "point" system? It may help clients with overweight cats.

Veterinary feline expert Dr. Elizabeth Colleran has two ways to bring in those feline patients you haven't seen in ages-or may have never seen.Dr. Elizabeth Colleran, DABVP (feline practice), offers two ways to bring in those feline patients you haven't seen in ages-or may have never seen.

Show clients how to turn cat carriers into cat nap beds.

Live from the CVC: Dr. Elizabeth Colleran says don't interruptFrom the CVC in Kansas City, medicine channel direcor Mindy Valcarcel discusses these quick tips from Dr. Elizabeth Colleran's presentation on building better relationships with clients.

This article provides an overview of the analgesic effects of buprenorphine in cats.

A study looks at whether cats with chronic kidney disease are more likely to develop gastric pathology as a result of uremia.

Dr. Ilona Rodan gives pointers to identify subtle signs of pain in cats in the hospital-and at home.Recognizing pain and providing needed analgesia have allowed enhanced quality of patient care and improved comfort for our feline patients. But cats don't show signs of pain as other species do-and that makes it more difficult to recognize and assess. Instead, we have to look to changes in an individual cat's behavior to identify pain in the cat.

A study looks at the health risks associated with cat bite wounds in people.

Download these handouts to help clients recognize signs of fear at home.

Dr. Ilona Rodan discusses some of the most common medical conditions and veterinary procedures that can trigger a painful response in feline patients.

This study makes it clear that you shouldn't be so quick to brush off that cat bite, particularly if it's to the hand.

An overview of our current understanding of feline epilepsy, including diagnostic testing and treatment.Why they did itThere is a lack of scientific literature about epilepsy in cats, and much of the terminology as well as diagnostic and treatment recommendations have been extrapolated from experience with dogs and people. This article reviews the available literature and provides an overview of our current understanding of feline epilepsy, including diagnostic testing and treatment.Overview

Cater to cats and clients with these feline-friendly hospital design ideas.

Put these feline-focused handouts to work for your veterinary clinic today.

A study looks at the importance of identifying risk factors and performing preemptive screening for chronic kidney disease.

Toss outdated myths to the curb with the one cat video your clients need to see.

This information about survival times and prognostic factors can provide valuable information for clinicians to better educate owners about treatment expectations and outcomes.

Dr. Wade Gingerich explains how the right instruments can make all the difference when performing feline oral surgery and dental procedures.

Share these fun feline tidbits with your clients on social media.

A study looks at the diagnosis and treatment of hypoadrenocorticism in cats.

An overview of guidelines created to provide veterinarians and pet owners with practical tips aimed at improving the quality of life of household cats.

Get more cat clients in your door-and keep them coming back-with this feline-friendly advice.

Use this handout to talk to clients about what good healthcare means for their cat-in the veterinary hospital and at home.

If you want more feline patients flocking to your veterinary hospital, see how many of these cat-friendly concepts you can implement in practice.

A study looks at the association between chronic kidney disease and UTIs in cats.