Two Antibiotics That Are Not Ideal for UTIs
A study in the January 2020 Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine retrospectively evaluated urinary tract infections (UTIs) and urine culture and susceptibility results for...
MOPP Chemotherapy Is a Viable Alternative
Lymphoma accounts for 30% of all forms of neoplasia in cats. Most feline lymphoma cases are characterized as medium to high grade, and multi-agent...
Ranitidine (Zantac) Recalled by FDA
On April 1, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requested that all ranitidine (brand name Zantac) products be removed from the market due to...
Measuring Pain in Cats
We have always known that a cat in pain is less active, especially if she is battling orthopedic issues. It can be difficult, though,...
Cats Losing Sight
The first clue to vision loss in your cat is usually a behavior change. She may move more cautiously, possibly bump into things. She...
Understanding Vaccines
Vaccines, which induce an immune response that protects against infectious diseases, are vital to good feline health. Like most medical interventions, though, they do...
Help For Horrible Halitosis
Most cat lovers don’t mind that cat breath isn’t always minty-fresh. When your cat’s breath gets so bad that it makes you want to...
Technique for Differentiating Samples
Chronic intestinal problems are common in older cats and generally result from one of two causes: lymphocytic‐plasmacytic enteropathy (a form of inflammatory bowel disease)...
Effective Pain Control Option for Spays
A 2019 study evaluated the efficacy of a bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension (BLIS) for controlling pain in cats after undergoing an ovariohysterectomy. Forty-seven cats...
Feeding Hyperthyroid Cats
Hyperthyroidism is a common condition in older cats. Symptoms include weight loss, muscle wasting, increased appetite, increased thirst and urination, vomiting, unkempt appearance, and...
Feline Panleukopenia
Feline panleukopenia, sometimes referred to as feline distemper or FPV, is a feline parvovirus. Like other parvoviruses, this virus attacks rapidly dividing cells, such...
Watch for Early Constipation Signs
Constipation is a relatively common problem in middle-aged to older cats. Male cats tend to be at a slightly higher risk. Causes can be...