Conditional Approval for Important New Drug
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conditionally approved Varenzin-CA1 (molidustat oral suspension) for the control of nonregenerative anemia associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD)...
Heads Up on Ringworm
The fungal infection called ringworm is spread via direct contact with fungal spores. Contact could be from an animal with an infection, combs or...
Yes, Anesthesia Involves Risk
Bringing your cat to the veterinary hospital for a procedure under general anesthesia is never fun. It’s scary, and you leave hoping all goes...
A Worrisome Hernia Injury
A hernia of the diaphragm can be life-threatening. A hernia is a gap in the tissues in the body, usually caused by blunt trauma,...
Technology Comes to Cat Treat Manufacturing
Pet owners tend to be conservation oriented and want to do what is best for their pets. One company is relying on the new...
Avian Flu in Cats
Avian influenza is still a factor in our lives, hence the high prices for eggs due to the outbreaks last year. Dogs and cats...
Heat Exhaustion in Cats
While cats love napping in the sun, hot weather brings a risk of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
Cats can get overheated the same ways...
Excellent Advice for Lameness Detection
During a recent Vet and Tech webinar, Dr. Clare Goh of Colorado State University gave some helpful reminders for veterinarians trying to do an...
Inaccurate Weight Estimates in Cats
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania looked at estimates of cats’ weights that were made on admission to the emergency department to see how...
Your Cat’s Microbiome and Her Health
Your cat’s microbiome refers to the natural colony of microorganisms that live in and on her body. These microorganisms can include bacteria, fungi, and...
Thinning-Hair Problems
Alopecia, which is complete or partial hair loss, is often seen in cats, but it is usually secondary to another problem. It is never...
Bartonella Infections
Q: Could you help me with some accurate information on Bartonella in cats? I recently found a cat that has dental disease. She had...