Feline Medicine

Disease of the oral cavity is a common problem, particularly in middle-aged to older cats.

Assisted reproductive technologies in small animals are not a 21st century invention; the first artificial insemination in dogs was performed in 1780 and the first description of an oocyte at the microscopic level was that of a canine oocyte, in 1827.

Awareness of the possibility of pain is the first step to its alleviation and prevention.

Permethrin, a synthetic type I pyrethroid, is found in many flea and tick shampoos, dips, foggers, spot-ons, and sprays as well as many household and yard insecticide formulations.

A cat may become fearful, anxious or highly aroused in situations that are unpredictable, those that have been previously fear evoking, or when there is a perceived threat.

Inappropriate elimination, both housesoiling and urine spraying (vertical marking) are the most common feline behavior problems seen at behavior referral practices.

Feline asthma arises from a heterogeneous and poorly characterized group of conditions of the bronchi.

Some of your clients are struggling financially. Here's what you should and shouldn't be doing to help them pay for pet healthcare.

Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) remains a daunting disease-its pathogenesis is unclear, it can be difficult to diagnose, especially in the dry form, and it is uniformly fatal.

Team members don't know what to say to educate clients about feline heartworms.

We know the truth. You don't comply with your hospital's standards of care when it comes to your own pets. See the surprising data and explore why it might just be human nature.

The cat's name was Whoops, and it fit the rascal perfectly. He arrived in a pet carrier and would hiss and slap at the cage door if anyone even looked in his direction.

Cats are obligate carnivores. This statement is news to no one, and yet we often don't recognize the importance of that statement or feed them accordingly.

Lower urinary tract diseases of cats are a common, and sometimes frustrating, group of clinical problems that practitioners must deal with.

Washington -- The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) again delayed implementation of its new rules to fight identity theft. The enforcement date for the controversial Red Flags rule is now Nov. 1, 2009, the agency reports today in a prepared statement.

San Francisco -- San Francisco may become the second U.S. city to adopt legislation banning the declawing of cats for non-therapeutic reasons.

Bethesda, Md. - Cost plays a major role in keeping some pet owners from having their cats neutered, according to a new study.

Fort Collins, Colo. - During problem appointments, veterinarians tend to hid behind their stethoscopes, which may lead to inferior patient care, according to a new study.

This client handout spells out renal care to improve compliance.

Are the cats in your practice crying out for attention? Here's how to meet their needs and attract the best cat-owning clients.

A smaller animal can yield bigger profits.

My cat's a pain, but she requires your care-and kindness.

In this video, Dr. Benjamin Hart discusses the process of habituating cats to riding in the car.

As preventive medicine catches on and medical therapies improve, cats are living longer and longer.

Obese dogs, potentially diabetic cats, and kidney problems: Break down the savings in diet foods and diagnostics vs. disease management and expensive procedures later.

Download this PDF with explanations of the most common treatments for cats and dogs with chronic kidney disease.

National Report -- Southwest Airlines is making the sky friendlier to more species, allowing small dogs and cats to fly in plane cabins with their owners.

Overland Park, Kan. -- The Federal Drug Administration (FDA) approved a drug to treat hyperthyroidism in cats.

Please review the various causes of abdominal lymphadenopathy in cats.

As more governments look to enforce mandatory sterilization, the AVMA is standing firm in its opposition to the programs.