Robo-Tuffy Provides Hands-on Training
Students honing their emergency skills at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine owe gratitude to a special feline named Fluffy, who doesn’t meow and never needs a litter box. Fluffy is a robotic cat equipped with a mechanical pulse and heart, artificial lungs and electronic hardware and software capable of simulating cardiac arrest, lung diseases, shock and other medical conditions. She and a canine version named Jerry are believed to be the first of their kind used in veterinary schools. Think of Fluffy as a high-tech pet version of the popular battery-operated board game Operation, which tests players’ hand-eye coordination and motor skills.
Cat Research Woes
Why has feline health research fallen behind? Heres the scoop.
Modern Imaging: Many Ways to Scan a Cat
Four technologies are currently used - X-rays, ultrasound, MRI and CT scans.
CT Scans: An Inside View
Computed tomography has become a valuable diagnostic tool for veterinarians. Heres how it may one day help your cat.
MRI: The New Frontier
Use of this modern diagnostic tool is burgeoning these days in veterinary medicine. Heres how it can help your cat.
Ultrasound Provides Inside Information
Veterinarians increasingly depend on this technology to diagnose feline disorders.
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Current Research
Investigating the Role of the Enzyme Glucokinase and Blood Sugar Control in Diabetic Cats