Urology/Nephrology

WSU veterinarians unveil a groundbreaking genetic test for early detection of chronic kidney disease in cats, enhancing pet health and longevity.

Mark J. Acierno, DVM, MBA, DACVIM (SAIM), professor at Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine, offers a detailed run-through of the incontinence exam

The first phase of the project will focus on targeted gene therapy to treat chronic kidney disease in felines

A recent study explored the effect of inhaled albuterol sulfate in reducing blood potassium levels in felines, which offers a potential treatment option for urinary obstruction-related hyperkalemia

Christopher Byers, DVM, delivered a session on CKD in cats at the 2025 Fetch Charlotte conference in North Carolina

These natural and pharmaceutical therapies aid by reducing the reabsorption of sodium and water

Vetigenics is seeing encouraging results of a completed study for an antibody aimed at treating oral melanoma in dogs, used in combination with palliative radition.

Early diagnosis and treatment can help manage the disease and improve quality of life for affected patients.

Recent research has found the compound AB070597 had a positive impact on older felines' kidneys

Veterinarians should become familiar with new definitions and recommendations for managing urinary tract infections in dogs and cats to promote antimicrobial stewardship.

Common canine uroliths, including struvite, were covered during a session at the Fetch dvm360 Conference in Atlantic City

Natalie Marks, DVM, CVJ, CCFP, Elite FFCP-V, talks about 2 of the most common forms of incontinence

These videos offer information on oxidative stress, chronic kidney disease, diagnostics, and treatment

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

Addison’s disease, and why it should be added to every differential list, was discussed in a session at the 2024 Fetch dvm360 Conference in Kansas City

Over the 5-year collaboration, Purina will grant GV Ling Urinary Stone Analysis Laboratory up to $200,000, annually

Team from Osaka Metropolitan University make breakthrough in feline induced pluripotent stem cell research

Alex Sigmund, DVM, DACVO, discusses health issues that topical steroids and an antiglaucoma therapy can cause, ahead of his lecture at Fetch Kansas City

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

Updates on the launch of the first mobile CT scanner available for Australian pets; and learn about the innovative device which simplifies placement of urinary catheters in female dogs

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

Phenylpropanolamine Hydrochloride chewable tablets (ZyVet Animal Health) is the first bioequivalent to Proin for treatment of canine urethral sphincter hypotonus.

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

This is the first rapid test using urine developed by the Virginia Tech College of Engineering, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine