Feline Medicine

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The guidelines outline lifetime care and cat-friendly approaches to improve feline health and well-being.

This new digital resource will help veterinary professionals access and gather vital information quickly.

Physical activity and creative mealtime strategies can support weight loss, boost quality of life, and bond cats more tightly with their humans.

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Treating constipated cats can frustrate many veterinarians due to the chronic, recurrent nature of the disease. Developing an effective management strategy can improve outcomes for these patients.

Understanding the varied patterns of cutaneous lesions, response to treatment, and management of secondary issues is important for control of feline allergies.

With cats wreaking havoc on the country’s wildlife, the Australian government has proposed recommendations intended to ensure the continued survival of native species and ecological communities.

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Cats that are immune to the powers of catnip may still be able to enjoy that special brand of feline fun with alternative plant materials that may work just as well.

In most cats, hyperthyroidism is a relatively straightforward diagnosis, but some cases require a more extensive workup, including measurement of the complete thyroid hormone panel.

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The new name reflects the organization’s commitment to the health and well-being of pet cats, homeless cats, and shelter cats.

A recent study suggests that shelter cat adoption may be beneficial to both children with autism spectrum disorder and their parents.

The more than 1000 member practices must cease performing unnecessary declaw procedures within 6 months.

Cats are clearly obligate carnivores. So, why are cat foods so high in carbohydrates, and what should be done about it?

A systematic, streamlined examination style that uses minimal touch to maximize data while minimizing stress.

On this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast, Adam Christman, DVM, MBA, is joined by Kash Kuruppu, DVM, who discusses the history of cat breeds and the significance of DNA testing.

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Elura increases appetite and weight gain in cats suffering from chronic kidney disease.

If you ask a random cat owner what they are doing for environmental enrichment for their cat, their likely response would be “What is environmental enrichment?” And that is precisely the problem.

Understanding how tooth resorption is diagnosed and classified enables you to provide better patient care and to increase patient comfort.

Does your feline exam need a tune-up? Here are some handy tips for improving your process, your findings, and the patient and staff experience.

Problematic behavior in cats often can be traced to something more than just being naughty. Before offering clients recommendations to curtail the behavior, consider these potential factors.

To correct this frustrating behavior, veterinary teams need to work closely with clients to forge a comprehensive management strategy. Here’s how.

The widening geography of pet travel has increased an already significant problem in animal shelters and other veterinary facilities that house commingled animals. Here’s the latest.

To set the stage for probing the human anti-malaria drug mefloquine as an agent for combatting feline corona- and caliciviruses, researchers map out its pharmacokinetic profile in cats.

Nearly all veterinary patients with diabetes are managed with a combination of insulin therapy, diet, and weight management. Here’s the latest.

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