Firstline - Digital Edition - 04/01/2012

A small, spotted cat from Bolivia's cloud forests, first kept as a pet by someone who thought it was a house cat, has been confirmed as a species new to science.

We all get the same 24 hours, whether you are a new graduate drowning in student debt, a technician working a double, or Ariana Grande on tour.

A new online hub offers quick tips, client handouts, and practical guides to help veterinary teams both make clinic visits easier on cats and get more in for routine care.

Despite growth in enrollment, fewer than 5% of US dogs and cats are insured, while rising veterinary costs are increasingly affecting treatment decisions and access to recommended care.

A survey of more than 26,000 adults in 14 countries found that many people are open to adopting a pet but hold back because of what they don't know about the animal's past.

A pain management protocol is only as good as the conversation behind it.

Mindy Cannon, MBA, explains what 4CYTE is, how it is dosed, and where veterinary practices can find it, in this episode of The Vet Blast Podcast presented by dvm360

Christopher Lee, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, DACVM (Parasitology), explains Toxoplasma gondii facts, including why most indoor cats rarely shed, as well as pregnancy-safe litter tips for cat health.