Feline Medicine

Cushing's is a disease of middle-aged to older cats (7-12 years), and may be caused by a pituitary tumor (90% are adenomas), pituitary hyperplasia, adrenal tumors, adrenal hyperplasia, by non-endocrine tumors (usually lung) or it may be iatrogenic.

Let's look at the applicability of measuring blood pressure, methods of assessment and the interpretation of results in clinical practice.

Cats are notorious for concealing pain.

The etiology of plasma cell pododermatitis, an unusual condition in cats, is not known.

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.