Cyclosporine use in cats and dogs (3:15)

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.

Adapted from a human eczema survey, the 0-to-30 scale proved consistent and responsive to change, though it fell short on ear disease.

In honor of Feline Diabetes Awareness Month, Kelly Cairns, DVM, MS, DACVIM (SAIM), explains what the new AAHA guidelines mean for diabetic cats, from spotting early clinical signs to weighing treatment options and building a long-term plan with clients.

The agency says the manufacturer, Arrow Reliance, has not adequately recalled the frozen food, which carries no expiration date and may still be in owners’ freezers.

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.

A new version of an injectable antibiotic, first approved in 2008, is approved only for dogs, as 2 of its inactive ingredients may be toxic to cats.