Feline Medicine

Q: Could you review the causes and management of diabetes mellitus in older cats?

In DVM Best Practices on Feline Medicine (May, 2002), I wrote about feline ear mites and dermatophytes, two common infectious diseases often seen in feline practice.

Dr. Ray Dillon explores the challenges practitioners face when diagnosing heartworm disease in cats.

Idexx Laboratories, Inc. introduces the new Snap® Feline Heartworm Antigen test kit, an in-clinic diagnostic test that detects antigen from Dirofilaria immitis infection in cats.

Schaumburg, Ill.-Adding to its swine, bovine and equine recommendations, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) puts forth judicious use of antimicrobial guidelines for cats and dogs.

Feline asthma is defined as a chronic inflammatory disease of the lower airways that results in cough, wheeze and exercise intolerance.

Purina introduces two new products to help monitor cats with diabetes.

Alameda, Calif.-The Alabama Veterinary Medical Association (ALVMA) establishes its first spay/neuter program for dogs and cats of the state's low-income residents after a pet rescue foundation promises to donate $2.5 million for the project.

A lower urinary tract disease has been diagnosed in your cat. Here are some tips on how you can help your cat avoid another flare-up in the future.