Feline Medicine

A 10-month-old kitten survives FIP with 2 recently available medications

AAFP celebrated its 50th anniversary by sharing the organization's official name and logo change at the 2024 AAFP Annual Conference

Management of the condition includes postoperative therapy and follow-up care

Christopher G. Byers, DVM, DACVECC, DACVIM (SAIM), CVJ, explains how Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors are used to manage diabetes mellitus in cats

The technological innovation is an expansion of the NOBIVAC NXT platform, and a breakthrough achievement against one of the most common feline diseases

Pacagen’s novel product uses nanobodies to neutralize cat allergens

Molnupiravir has shown to be a promising option for treating feline infectious peritonitis as a first- and second-line therapy

Researchers made the discovery in tissue from 2 cats that had died in 2008, and say it provides new understanding of the disease

Tips for veterinary professionals were discussed during a session at the Fetch dvm360 Conference in Kansas City

This year’s event is supported by corporate sponsor Schwarzman Animal Medical Center and category sponsors Blue Buffalo Natural, MedVet, Banfield Pet Hospital, Thrive Pet Healthcare and PRN Pharmacal.

Innovative treatment has saved more than 250 cats from disease previously thought to be untreatable

A lecture at the Fetch dvm360 Conference in Kansas City explained how stress can cause feline interstitial cystitis and explored its diagnosis and management

Colorado’s health department published a guidance document for veterinary professionals testing felines for avian flu and indicators of an H5N1 infection

Root canals were performed to save the teeth of a tiger and a cheetah at the Cincinnati Zoo

Two of these felines were indoor-only pets

A new study showed that this cell-sizing method is useful for characterizing feline lymphoma and predicting patient survival time

How new medications on the market are improving the lives of cats and pet owners.

A recent study examined the usefulness of ESR in felines with acute diseases

A cat urine test kit developed in Thailand uses litterbox samples to screen for risk of kidney disease, gallstones, or cystitis

Empowering clients through education and technology

The information learned from a recent study can be used to enhance conservation efforts of the Panthera leo

The International Society of Feline Medicine and the American Association of Feline Practitioners updated the guidelines on the long-term use of NSAIDs in felines

A new product in the pet industry helps guide cats to the litter box

The compounded treatment became available by veterinary prescription of individual patients in all states on June 1, 2024

A new peer-reviewed paper published in BMC Veterinary Research shows the potential veterinary use of weight loss drug implant

Pheromone diffusers can be a valuable tool for veterinary teams and clients seeking to help relieve their pet’s stress

How artificial intelligence technology transformed one senior cats health journey

Trupanion analyzed over 20 years’ worth of data to identify common concerns for cats

This serious, even fatal neurological reaction could impact more than half a million cats in the United States

The author shares tips for practicing feline medicine while mitigating fear, anxiety and risk of injury