New CATalyst Council data show cat visits growing for a third straight year. The bigger question for practices may be how many new kittens are still coming in as they age.
News|Articles|October 26, 2026
Counting down 2026’s top dvm360 articles #10-6
Author(s)Justin Louis, Content Producer
New treatment guidelines, a genetic first in cats, and fresh options in anesthesia make up the first half of our countdown of the year’s most-read stories.
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From the exam room to the research lab, 2026 gave veterinary professionals plenty to read about. Updated guidelines changed the conversation around feline diabetes, a genetic first in cats made headlines, and practical advice on everything from kidney disease to antimicrobial stewardship kept readers coming back. Over the next 2 installments, we’re counting down the year’s top 10 dvm360 articles, starting with numbers 10 through 6.
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