Feline Medicine

Signalment:

Coming in August: Dr. Carmichael will complete his discussion on feline oral diseases including odontoclastic resorptive lesions, treatment options for fractured teeth, feline gingivitis/stomatitis syndrome and feline oral neoplasia.

The CAPC guidelines are based on the concept that awareness of heartworms and other parasites can increase compliant use of broad-spectrum agents.

Albuquerque, N.M.-The American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) published its strategy to dealing with the nation's 73 million feral or abandoned free-roaming cats, advocating trap-neuter-release (TNR) programs and, in some cases, euthanasia.

The E.R.D.-HealthScreenTM Feline Urine Test can detect disease in feline patients before signs appear.

An owner depends on the veterinarian to assess the danger of any potential disease to his or her dog or cat. In some instances, these dangers are well known by the general public (rabies, distempter, FeLV), and owner's may request these "preventative measures".

Recently a colleague in private practice asked me for advice about how to treat cystine bladder stones formed by a 5.5 year-old, spayed female Siamese cat. Although textbooks that he consulted contained information about cystine urolithiasis in dogs, he was unable to find recommendations for this disorder in cats. How would you manage this case?

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.