Feline Medicine

The guidelines stress the importance of individualized vaccine recommendations based on a host of factors related to patient exposure and susceptibility risk.

Understanding the mechanisms involved with PU/PD, in addition to obtaining a careful medical history, can help clinicians select the appropriate diagnostic tests.

Eating issues in cats—whether too much or too little—may have a behavioral cause. Here’s why, and what to do about it.

Identifying and responding appropriately to both acute and chronic pain requires an understanding of the nuances of feline behavior.

Top headlines of the week: State VMAs endorse Feline Fix by Five Months, rabies update, drug DISCO, and The Vet Blast Podcast with guest Steve Dale.

Four state VMAs have joined the major national veterinary organizations in endorsing the spaying and neutering cats before age 5 months.

Research shows that traditional methods for heartworm testing using nonheated samples likely underestimate the true prevalence of feline heartworm.

A new study finds an explanation for why it’s so difficult for owners of obese cats to restrict their pet’s diet.

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The investigational trial will evaluate the safety, efficacy, and potency of using stem cells to treat cats with refractory gingivostomatitis.

Newborn puppies and kittens can become compromised quickly. Here’s what you need to know when caring for these fragile animals.

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The annual scholarships are awarded to two college students who are dedicated to advancing feline medicine.

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New survey results show that cat owners who suffer from pet-related allergies are willing to do whatever it takes to keep their feline family members.

Shelter cats with FHV-1 are more likely to be euthanized than adopted. The ultimate goal of this new study is to give shelter cats a better chance at a full and healthy life.

When it comes to heartworms, cats may be overlooked but they’re certainly not immune. Here’s what you need to know about feline heartworm disease.

Imoxi Topical Solution for Cats provides protection against some of the most common internal and external parasites.

Causes of feline diarrhea range from simple infection to cancer. By characterizing the diarrhea and running simple tests, the practitioner can identify the pathology and stop the mess.

Summer is just about here, and so are the mosquitoes. Here’s why—and how—to talk to your clients about heartworm disease prevention in cats.

Why cats shouldn’t be overlooked when it comes to routine heartworm testing.

The big cats were tested via fecal sampling, which does not require general anesthesia.

Health experts continue to reassure veterinarians and pet owners that animal cases are very rare, and there is no evidence that pets can transmit the virus to people; thus routine pet testing is not recommended at this time.

It sure is, and here’s how veterinary technicians can play their part.

Idexx Laboratories has made its SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) RealPCR Test available in response to requests from veterinarians as well as clinical evidence that animals can—rarely—become infected with the novel coronavirus.

A symptomatic cat in Belgium has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, but experts reiterate that there is no proof that animals can transmit the disease.

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Subtle, nonspecific clinical signs coupled with no identifiable trigger make pancreatic disease an elusive diagnosis.

Researchers from Colorado State University want to stop feline enteric coronavirus before it has a chance to mutate into feline infectious peritonitis.

This virtual conference, hosted by the American Association of Feline Practitioners, will allow veterinary professionals to participate from the comfort of their desks or on the go.